@ladybug7 I don’t think anyone expects you to fix anything or say it will be ok (no one but that person can make it ok, whatever ok is), but the fact that you are willing to listen is one of the best tonics for this, even if it is a temporary respite. You are offering a gift that truly is priceless for some—caring to listen with intent.
Hope everyone struggling can find the strength and support to get through it. Hope we can all be more empathetic and can be patient to provide a listening ear to those who need it.
The struggle is real as been thinking about my brother I lost lat year.
@FunCartel_ well good because I definitely feel pretty helpless at being able to fix or do much for people. 😆🤦🏼♀️ I struggle a lot myself and I know it would be nice if someone was there for me. 🤷🏼♀️ So I really want to do that for other people. Its a really small world we are all a part of.
@ladybug7 Don’t underestimate yourself. Sounds like you would come to a discussion with great understanding of the struggle others are going through. The sad part is, and I think you know this, there really isn’t a magic elixir for anyone. But a good listener like yourself can be a pot of gold to someone struggling.
But there is a magic elixir, for some of us at least - it's cuddles. The problem is that it can be rough on others to provide. I wish it wasn't.
@cde123 So a cuddle and your problems are cured long term?
I've been struggling since 1987.
Definitely struggling a lot right now. I lost my wife to cancer in March, and I recently kindled a relationship with a lovely young woman. Unfortunately I didn’t treat her right and now my heart is broken twice and I hurt so much.
@JohnnyZen That is heartbreaking. Sometimes we treat people poorly when we are buried in grief and either we don’t realize it or don’t care. I hope you find someone wonderful when you are ready.
Not struggling or anxious but I am welcoming the end with open arms and it can't come any quicker.
Sure is taking its sweet ass time though that's for sure.
@TheFunCartel Just might be.
Definitely feeling this! My partner has become obsessed with with her AI companion and the loneliness has been fierce. Touch for me almost seems like ancient Jedi mastery lol…
@cde123 Then you are fortunate.
@cuddlebuddyJTX I’ll bite. What is this AI companion your partner has?
@cuddlebuddyJTX my brother is having the same issue with his old lady. I don't understand what is happening with the AI that is not in their relationship but... It could be worth exploring what it is doing for her. See if you guys can't find a hobby to do together that is removed from devices. My husband left me around Thanksgiving last year and I would have done anything to fix it... He was not in the same school of thought so, if you can see a way 🤷🏼♀️ idk maybe it's none of my business I likely have zero idea of what I'm talking about but... It might be worth a shot.
@ohnonotagain that sounds a whole lot like depression. You okay? I mean if you aren't experiencing this to some extent you probably haven't been paying attention but.... Really? You straight?
The struggle has been long and lonely, and it's only gotten lonelier with the years. Honestly just need someone to play with my hair and hold me.
Sometimes I feel like the world is a Tuxedo and I am a pair of brown shoes.
@TheFunCartel (or any of my compatible and trusted cuddlers 😁)
😭😭😭😭😭 Sometimes you have great aspirations and put lots of time and resources effort, and it all goes south! So tired of all the misleading people .😟😢💔💔