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LuckyCharms

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12. I think you do hear me.

Reply to LoisB (Reply #10)

Sat Jan 3, 2026, 01:24 PM

Jan 3

I posted something the other day about a woman I knew. A neighbor. It was cathartic. I thought it was the most honest thought I've ever put into words.

And it made me realize some things about myself. It made me reflect.

And that reflection brought a few truths home to me.

About people in general.

And those truths hit me like a ton of bricks. In a good way mostly, but in a dark way as well.

I spill my guts here on DU, because I try to motivate people with good thoughts.

But I don't know if I have that in me anymore. And that is scaring me.

I feel like everything I post is a disguise for what I really want to say.

I'm disillusioned, and it's causing me to have an existential crisis at an old age.

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No explanation necessary for me, just this ms liberty Jan 3 #1

Lucky you take of yourself first! Some semblance of bronxiteforever Jan 3 #2

It's too heavy for DU... LuckyCharms Jan 3 #9

Lucky, you gave me help. If you keep it in it will worse. We love you Lucky let it out and set yourself free. Love debm55 Jan 3 #3

You're sharing this for a reason The Blue Flower Jan 3 #4

I'm posting this because i like to post. Keeps me sane. LuckyCharms Jan 3 #5

The truly exciting, wonderful reality is...You're not Donald Trump. chouchou Jan 3 #6

I'm sorry you are feeling so hopeless now. 1WorldHope Jan 3 #7

Peace. cachukis Jan 3 #8

I hear you. You don't have to explain yourself to me. LoisB Jan 3 #10

I think you do hear me. LuckyCharms Jan 3 #12

I do and I understand. Everyone I called a friend is dead. I continuously have horrifying LoisB Jan 3 #24

Sending love and healing vibes your way, LuckyCharms Grim Chieftain Jan 3 #11

Grim Chieftain... LuckyCharms Jan 3 #13

Been singing along to "This Is Me Trying" a lot lately. A lot of us are. catrose Jan 3 #14

Hold on Wild blueberry Jan 3 #15

No apologies needed here!! OddMom20 Jan 3 #16

Confidential outlet Ksout Jan 3 #17

May the force be with you always. spike jones Jan 3 #18

... 2naSalit Jan 3 #19

Just sending hugs cate94 Jan 3 #20

Won't fumble over advice, but BaronChocula Jan 3 #21

Healing vibes and cyber hugs on the way to you, Lucky SheltieLover Jan 3 #22

When my Dad felt overwhelmed with problems, Jarqui Jan 3 #23

Then, know that we care and are sending whatever vibes you need to help you through this. OldBaldy1701E Jan 3 #25

I'm sending positive vibes you way, Lucky Niagara Jan 3 #26

🫂🫂🫂🫂 Chicagogrl1 Jan 3 #27

I know what it is like Keepthesoulalive Jan 3 #28

All of us are stronger... COL Mustard Jan 3 #29

You're clearly among Friends. BurnDoubt Jan 3 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author LuckyCharms Jan 3 #31

"Many people in my life were so used to me being their savior when they NEEDED one, True Dough Jan 3 #32

Compassion doesn't mean being a doormat for anyone Donkees Jan 3 #33

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