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OldBaldy1701E

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17. "For every step towards getting better there seemed to be two more setting me back."

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 08:46 AM

Nov 5

And for some of us, it is more like an inch forward, and a plane flight five thousand miles back.

Believe it or not, my concern is not my being better off, it is the fact that my husband and the world would be. My whole point is to stop being a burden on anyone or anything. With my current health situations, that is now impossible. And, since I am not rich, there is no wealth to compensate for that burden.

Also I don't see the need to suffer unnecessarily, And, that is what I am doing every day now. The world does not give two shits about anyone who fails, especially at life. I failed. So, why continue to use up resources that are dwindling even as we speak? There are those people who will make a difference, who will do great things.

I just need to get out of the way. Doesn't that make sense?

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Not doing well right now. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Nov 4 OP

(((hug))) and understanding the quandry Attilatheblond Nov 4 #1

Thanks. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #11

Hugs to you and healing vibes on the way to you and your husband SheltieLover Nov 4 #2

Thank you. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #12

Don't overthink. Worry about the things that need worrying, which are the things you can change, can improve. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 4 #3

The DU is the only outlet I have. OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #13

No apology needed. You want some mental health? FIND some pleasures. And beware of self-fulfilling prophecies. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 5 #19

I don't know what to say because nothing is adequate. Just know my heart goes out to you. Hugs. Srkdqltr Nov 4 #4

Thanks. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #14

The struggle is real for so many. pandr32 Nov 4 #5

Thank you. OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #15

I truly wish you much better health in the future. Maraya1969 Nov 4 #6

Thank you. OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #16

I care and I'm sure many others here do too. Bozvotros Nov 4 #7

"For every step towards getting better there seemed to be two more setting me back." OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #17

I hear you. Bozvotros Nov 5 #23

If you and hubby are on the same Obama care plan questionseverything Nov 4 #8

No, his insurance comes from his employer. OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #18

This is exactly how the bastards want us to feel. Irish_Dem Nov 4 #9

You understand that, for me, 'the bastards' are the rich in this country. OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #20

You are worth more than the whole damn power elite combined. Irish_Dem Nov 5 #22

Which, unfortunately, doesn't help me one bit. OldBaldy1701E Nov 6 #25

Big hugs to you both, Dalton. summer_in_TX Nov 5 #10

Thanks. OldBaldy1701E Nov 5 #21

While I expect things to get worse, I do have hope summer_in_TX Nov 5 #24

You have worth and your life is worth living biophile Nov 6 #27

Well, that is one of the issues. OldBaldy1701E Nov 6 #29

Find a place that has a hyperbaric chamber for wounds. Historic NY Nov 6 #26

Damnation !!!! Karadeniz Nov 6 #28