SAD, BUT.....

I think people have moved on to places with faster responses, like Facebook forums. I guess they have their place, but no way to build a real community like we've had here. I think when we lost the 'chat' feature it was a HUGE blow. I mourn the way it was and the people we have lost.

Conversely, I am so grateful to have had the last 17 years here. Made some wonderful friends, some fine memories, and received/gave lots of support.

Cheers, HT.

Post Edited (Lynnwood) : 4/15/2022 9:15:23 AM (GMT-6)

I haven't been to other forums. My depression ebbs and flows. This is a particularly bad day so here I am. But I understand there were more people in and out back then. I came here initially on the Crohn's forum, under a different username. That was back when I had hope I could get through that. But it's all been a disaster. No friends , never married, no children, etc. Oh yes, I'm selfish that's why right. I'm so selfish but I have prayed for humility. Yet if I was so selfish you think I would have learned by now.

It's interesting when you hear people say you just need to get outside yourself and help others. But what if you're such a freak that no one wants your help? Reminds me of Louis CK at a chic designer shop in NYC. He wanted to spend a lot of money to buy stuff, but they didn't even want his money because he didn't fit in.

Of course you can still help people anonymously. But part of helping people is becoming part of a community that helps people. You find that purpose and identity with others with the same purpose. But nobody wants to be around you. Not because you're mean or unfriendly, but just because you don't fit in for whatever reason. And I'm not talking about racial or gender issues, though I could understand that. But you're just kind of a freak. Maybe you like classical music or something so then that makes you a racist.

It's all crazy. Everything is so tribal. You've really got to tow the line in whatever group you find yourself in.

I really hope this forum doesn't end. It's help me so much through the years.

Like Petrodog, my depression comes and goes. I don't go on any other forums.

Wondering if anything can be done to get the chat feature again?

I'm glad joined. Intermingled with a few ripples.
Thank you. 🥰😷
I don't have anything poignant so here a fun bit.

We should all go down to the river, and swim.

Listen to Bruuuuce on the 8 track.
Fire is nice... warm marshmallows, hotdogs
Beer. Wowzers!!

Good night all!