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Post by swamp on Dec 2, 2016 23:02:37 GMT -5
I'm feeling very sad recently. In the last few years, as recently as yesterday, several acquaintances have passed away at very young ages, suddenly and completely unexpectedly. Things like cerebral hemorrhage, heart attack, traffic accidents, etc. they were all the type of people that made the world a better place. Often, they left minor children.
Then there are these nasty people running around who just wreak havoc everywhere they go, have no regard fir others, and they live on. Thrive even. There are 2 specific ones that cause all sorts of issues in our professional lives.
I know life isn't fair, but this just sucks. I'm just venting.
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Post by Works4me on Dec 2, 2016 23:12:11 GMT -5
I wholeheartedly agree. Unfortunately, I have no answer. I just try to comfort in the fact that I am not alone, that people,like you are in the same boat with me.
The older I get the more dead people I know.
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Post by MJ2.0 on Dec 2, 2016 23:22:19 GMT -5
Life does suck....a lot more than I wish it did. Be happy that those people existed and that you knew them.
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Post by suesinfl on Dec 2, 2016 23:53:58 GMT -5
I'm sorry for the loss of those that were good, productive people in our society, heaven knows we need more of them. Hopefully they will inspire others to carry on their good work. You are not alone in wondering why wonderful people are taken from us too soon, and other who do not deserve to breath the same air are still here. Many hugs to you and their families.
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 3, 2016 0:32:23 GMT -5
Shit happens, then more shit happens and I'm sorry.
I lost two wonderful sisters within 18 months, and the nasty sister is still here and being a bitch. I'm just thankful that I have fabulous nieces and nephews.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Dec 3, 2016 0:37:55 GMT -5
Life does suck like that. There are definitely some trades I'd like to make.
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Dec 3, 2016 0:41:19 GMT -5
Nothing to add to the thoughtful posts. I've had similar experiences lately. It just sucks.
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Post by mmhmm on Dec 3, 2016 2:44:24 GMT -5
I'm so sorry for your losses, swamp. It is disheartening to see decent, caring, giving people taken while those we find less worthy remain.
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Post by Happy prose on Dec 3, 2016 5:41:58 GMT -5
I always just think that God doesn't want those nasty people either.
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Post by mamasita99 on Dec 3, 2016 7:26:17 GMT -5
I'm sorry for all of the recent losses you have had to absorb, that would make anyone sad, especially when you lose those that have impacted the world for the better. Hugs and peace to you and their families...
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 3, 2016 8:04:12 GMT -5
Yup, my ex is still alive and DH is gone. It's an odd world. Maybe "Only the good die young " is true?
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Post by Rukh O'Rorke on Dec 3, 2016 8:11:27 GMT -5
sorry to hear so many have passed on, swamp
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Post by simser on Dec 3, 2016 8:16:32 GMT -5
I lost my best friend 2 weeks ago to alcoholism at age 30. Life isn't fair and it sucks and I'm not entirely sure how life is determined.
Hugs to you and those who loved them.
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Post by Peace77 on Dec 3, 2016 8:28:39 GMT -5
Sorry for your losses
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Post by taz157 on Dec 3, 2016 8:57:09 GMT -5
I'm sorry for all the losses.
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Post by busymom on Dec 3, 2016 9:16:08 GMT -5
I'm so sorry for your losses. I too, have lost a number of friends at a young age, and I only knew of one with a terminal illness (the rest were complete surprises). It's my faith that allows me to believe that I'll see them again, but getting used to the "new normal" without them really s*cks!
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Post by lund on Dec 3, 2016 11:18:55 GMT -5
So sorry to hear about your losses. It is so sad to lose people who still have so much to good to give or do, and it is extra tragic when those are young.
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Post by rob base on Dec 3, 2016 11:32:22 GMT -5
Dude sorry 4 ur losses. Unfortunately there are ups and downs in life. I recently went through a 3 year- 4 year funk. You just got to keep on keeping on. Try every little while (2 weeks or so ) to be a little happier / get a better frame of mind. Small increments. Try to do things u used to enjoy even if u don't enjoy them now. See if u can slowly get ur mojo back. If u don't feel it coming back I would recommend trying a therapist.
Also the best thing that helped me was coming to the realization that no one will really care more about u than u. And most OTHER people don't really care much about anything. Self dependency / self happiness is what seems to be working for me.
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Post by tskeeter on Dec 4, 2016 20:42:15 GMT -5
I'm feeling very sad recently. In the last few years, as recently as yesterday, several acquaintances have passed away at very young ages, suddenly and completely unexpectedly. Things like cerebral hemorrhage, heart attack, traffic accidents, etc. they were all the type of people that made the world a better place. Often, they left minor children. Then there are these nasty people running around who just wreak havoc everywhere they go, have no regard fir others, and they live on. Thrive even. There are 2 specific ones that cause all sorts of issues in our professional lives. I know life isn't fair, but this just sucks. I'm just venting. Swamp, how is the weather in your area? What you describe sounds a bit like SAD. I know that when I lived in Buffalo for several years, I had a real problem with the weeks and weeks of overcast weather this time of the year. Maybe you need some vitamin D therapy. In Las Vegas.
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Post by mollyanna58 on Dec 5, 2016 10:49:39 GMT -5
I always just think that God doesn't want those nasty people either. I had a nasty client, who made everyone else's life miserable. His whole town knew and loathed him, for his habit of suing people over any real or imagined slight. I used to tell people that he was immortal, because he wasn't going to heaven and Satan didn't need the aggravation he would cause in hell. Turned out I was wrong, and he died several years ago. I kept imagining the scene from the musical "Scrooge", of people dancing on his coffin while singing, "Thank you very much; that's the nicest thing that anyone's every done for me".
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 5, 2016 11:20:03 GMT -5
I always just think that God doesn't want those nasty people either. I had a nasty client, who made everyone else's life miserable. His whole town knew and loathed him, for his habit of suing people over any real or imagined slight. I used to tell people that he was immortal, because he wasn't going to heaven and Satan didn't need the aggravation he would cause in hell. Turned out I was wrong, and he died several years ago. I kept imagining the scene from the musical "Scrooge", of people dancing on his coffin while singing, "Thank you very much; that's the nicest thing that anyone's every done for me". There's 5 people whose graves I hope to dance on. Of course there are 4 who want to dance on mine so it's almost even.
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swamp
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Post by swamp on Dec 5, 2016 11:57:06 GMT -5
I'm feeling very sad recently. In the last few years, as recently as yesterday, several acquaintances have passed away at very young ages, suddenly and completely unexpectedly. Things like cerebral hemorrhage, heart attack, traffic accidents, etc. they were all the type of people that made the world a better place. Often, they left minor children. Then there are these nasty people running around who just wreak havoc everywhere they go, have no regard fir others, and they live on. Thrive even. There are 2 specific ones that cause all sorts of issues in our professional lives. I know life isn't fair, but this just sucks. I'm just venting. Swamp, how is the weather in your area? What you describe sounds a bit like SAD. I know that when I lived in Buffalo for several years, I had a real problem with the weeks and weeks of overcast weather this time of the year. Maybe you need some vitamin D therapy. In Las Vegas. The weather is crappy, I haven't seen the sun in about 2 weeks, and I probably do have SAD. I already take Vitamin D.
However, what brought this on was the death of one of my zumba instructors. She got hit by a car saving a stray dog.
She was a beautiful and kind person.
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Post by spartyparty on Dec 5, 2016 12:59:34 GMT -5
....and now I'm sending some snow your way! Sorry! ETA: It appears the system that came through my area fizzled out. No snow for you!
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Post by rob base on Dec 5, 2016 13:05:39 GMT -5
Well here's a joke to help brighten ur day a bit
Why did Adele cross the road?
To say hello from the other side. :-)
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Post by janee on Dec 5, 2016 13:23:38 GMT -5
Swamp, it does suck when you lose people in your life.
Can you and kids do something nice for someone? That sometimes picks me up when I'm down.
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Post by janee on Dec 5, 2016 13:28:58 GMT -5
But only if it doesn't add more stress!
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Post by Lizard Queen on Dec 5, 2016 13:33:16 GMT -5
So sorry for your loss. Those sudden ones are so hard to deal with for those left behind.
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Dec 5, 2016 14:46:53 GMT -5
so sorry, Swamp.
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 5, 2016 14:52:31 GMT -5
I just was sent the obit of my high school boyfriend. Omg. Not another one.
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 5, 2016 14:53:08 GMT -5
Swamp, how is the weather in your area? What you describe sounds a bit like SAD. I know that when I lived in Buffalo for several years, I had a real problem with the weeks and weeks of overcast weather this time of the year. Maybe you need some vitamin D therapy. In Las Vegas. The weather is crappy, I haven't seen the sun in about 2 weeks, and I probably do have SAD. I already take Vitamin D.
However, what brought this on was the death of one of my zumba instructors. She got hit by a car saving a stray dog.
She was a beautiful and kind person.
Double your dose
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