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JakeShade · 61-69, M
very moving... thank you. I had a period where I felt similar to how you do... in my case it had a lot to do with an acutely unsupportive (anti-supportive) relationship and mostly the stress that came with that.
I've been free of that for 18 months and have not had a single moment where I felt like you describe here. I know your pressures are different, and especially the stress of raising a child can get overwhelming at times.
I *do* try to listen to others (I mean really LISTEN) but fear that I'm often missing opportunities and that others *hide* from that kind of openness and therefore support, just like *I* do in real life...
Thank you for sharing...
I've been free of that for 18 months and have not had a single moment where I felt like you describe here. I know your pressures are different, and especially the stress of raising a child can get overwhelming at times.
I *do* try to listen to others (I mean really LISTEN) but fear that I'm often missing opportunities and that others *hide* from that kind of openness and therefore support, just like *I* do in real life...
Thank you for sharing...
callmecrazy · 46-50, F
Heartlander · 80-89, M
This is a week late but let me give you a big hug. It looks like your (love) tank may on "E" and you're still driving uphill :) (<---- a smile of encouragement)
Pull off the road, find a nice radio station and have a good cry. A police officer will be by soon and they love helping people. It's what they do.
I can't tell you how many "end of my rope" stories I've listened to over the years, including a few of my own. In every case I was wrong, there was more rope. Enough to make a bow and stick a foot or two into loops while resting and figuring out what to do next.
Bad things happen to very good people. Just look at the headlines. You have lots and lots company, you are not alone. Misfortune bonds us even though we are strangers, not for the sake of shared misery but for shared hope.
Pull off the road, find a nice radio station and have a good cry. A police officer will be by soon and they love helping people. It's what they do.
I can't tell you how many "end of my rope" stories I've listened to over the years, including a few of my own. In every case I was wrong, there was more rope. Enough to make a bow and stick a foot or two into loops while resting and figuring out what to do next.
Bad things happen to very good people. Just look at the headlines. You have lots and lots company, you are not alone. Misfortune bonds us even though we are strangers, not for the sake of shared misery but for shared hope.
callmecrazy · 46-50, F
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. It actually did make me smile 😀. Sometimes it's the little things that may seem insignificant to others, such as reading your comment to my story, that make so much of a difference. I know I'll be okay 😀
I must ask though...what you said about pulling over, does that really happen? I kind of have a "thing" for police officers ☺️. They do always seem so nice and helpful. I can't believe I even said that. I'm really losing it now!
I must ask though...what you said about pulling over, does that really happen? I kind of have a "thing" for police officers ☺️. They do always seem so nice and helpful. I can't believe I even said that. I'm really losing it now!
Heartlander · 80-89, M
Yes, it happens.
I often leave the main roadway for an empty parking lot or side street to check phone messages or e-mail, make phone calls, or adjust the Sirius(sp?) route. A few time the police came by to check on me to see if I as OK (or maybe I looked suspicious). Always friendly. always offered assistance.
I've known a few police officers as neighbors or fellow members of the reserves, and they were all super nice people.
I often leave the main roadway for an empty parking lot or side street to check phone messages or e-mail, make phone calls, or adjust the Sirius(sp?) route. A few time the police came by to check on me to see if I as OK (or maybe I looked suspicious). Always friendly. always offered assistance.
I've known a few police officers as neighbors or fellow members of the reserves, and they were all super nice people.
Hugs.. Cats are nice and lots of people do care.. But they don't interfere.. It's true tho that most "how do you do"s are just casual greetings and not invites to psychological spills.. But there are some who will listen..
Sometimes be break over little things because it's just a last straw on other major issues..
It can get better tho.. Chin up.. But don't be afraid to cry.. It happens to us all.. Usually
Sometimes be break over little things because it's just a last straw on other major issues..
It can get better tho.. Chin up.. But don't be afraid to cry.. It happens to us all.. Usually
callmecrazy · 46-50, F
Thank you for taking the time to reply Mrsgearhead ☺️. Yes, cats are great aren't they? You hit the nail on the head with it being the "last straw". That is it! I was afraid I'd get condescending or invalidating comments. I don't want pity, just needed to write how I feel. Your comments are greatly appreciated!!
Hikingguy · 56-60, M
I am at a loss for words. You and I have been friends a long long time. It breaks my heart to read this and I scream out of frustration that I cannot be there to help.
But you have a lot of friends and I hope that thought of those who love you should help in just a little bit.
But you have a lot of friends and I hope that thought of those who love you should help in just a little bit.
callmecrazy · 46-50, F
