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I See The World As A Dark World

I really hate the world we live in. And I'm not talking about what's shown on the news. I hate that I live somewhere where if a person or a dog needs help mentally, it will cost an arm and a leg to get help. That's basically like saying we need to be built perfectly or we will be punished. I hate that I have to get everywhere with a car that will also cost me an arm and a leg and where I am at risk of getting into an accident because of the potential recklessness of others. I hate that a business can turn you down without saying why but yet if I choose to leave a business, I need to leave with respect. I hate how I could be a hard worker but yet my hours could still get cut unless someone gets sick or goes on vacation. I hate that all of the best places to find work are places that are almost unaffordable to live in. I hate that when people want to visit sick relatives that are out of state, planes cannot be made more affordable so that relatives can visit them. I hate that education is promoted as an important tool in your life when really all it will leave you is in debt and without a job. I hate that I cannot talk a walk by myself because the psychos ruin the freedom for everyone. I hate more than ever that I cannot get the best out of life just because I cannot afford my life. I did not ask to be born. Someone else made that choice for me. So if that is the case, I should be able to choose my own happiness and have the best life I can get. I know everything I am saying will not make a difference but someone has got to speak their mind once in a while.

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IM5688 · 61-69, M

If I may, I'd like to add a few items to your list....
I hate it that we are taxed on the money we earn, taxed on the money we spend, and taxed on the money we try to save. I hate it that you can pay off your home with a 30 year mortgage but then you need to continue to pay tax on it or you'll lose your home. I hate that every time a car is sold, the gov't collects tax on it again.

Like you said, we can basically do nothing about any of these things, but it feels good to vent once in a while. All we can do is live with it the best we can.

Squizz5 · 51-55, M

Don't dwell on the negatives, that only leads to depression. Make sure to acknowledge the good things in life too. The world can be dark. but you can brighten it a little. Be the change you want to see in the world. Even if its just a smile and being kind to people, shine a little light into the darkness :)

PhoenixPhail · M

Thank you for these words. I know they're true, but so easy to forget in the midst of all the turmoil.

Squizz5 · 51-55, M

:) I think we all need reminders sometimes, but we can help each other. We are all in this together.

SW-User

You. I feel exactly like that. Thanks for putting it in words.

firefall · 61-69, M

The USA is a cruel and selfish, heartless place, I agree. It's not the whole world though, and elsewhere there are places where these things are not true. I'd urge you to try to find a way to emigrate - England, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, Australia would all be huge improvements on this score.

PhoenixPhail · M

I feel so much the same way. I find it so maddening that we, the people, are owned by those who are drunk with power, and that if we are to continue surviving, we have no practical choice but to continue serving them. It's insidious and insane.

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