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Anonymous Coward User ID: 31120135 United States 11/24/2016 10:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dark decade of the soul here OP. Had dinner with relatives today so it wasn't that bad but I understand your sentiment. What a thoughtful, heartfelt and accurate post. I'm so glad to hear you're doing better OP, and may it continue. |
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(OP) User ID: 36232976 United States 11/24/2016 10:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dark decade of the soul here OP. Had dinner with relatives today so it wasn't that bad but I understand your sentiment. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 31120135 What a thoughtful, heartfelt and accurate post. I'm so glad to hear you're doing better OP, and may it continue. I'm getting there! It's been a long road and still a longer road to go! But thank you! And back at ya. visit my blog die spammeroAz9cP |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 71488205 United States 11/24/2016 10:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Amen -- Ditto. Did the whole rehab/jail cycle when I was younger. Finally, got help for the alcohol thing. Things have gotten a lot better for me, too, op. And, yeah, my heart goes out to the lonely-hearts at this time of year. Just remember, nobody is truly alone if someone somewhere is thinking about him or her -- and we are! |
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(OP) User ID: 36232976 United States 11/24/2016 10:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Amen -- Ditto. Quoting: Deplorable Adytum Did the whole rehab/jail cycle when I was younger. Finally, got help for the alcohol thing. Things have gotten a lot better for me, too, op. And, yeah, my heart goes out to the lonely-hearts at this time of year. Just remember, nobody is truly alone if someone somewhere is thinking about him or her -- and we are! And that makes all the difference! You're awesome, Adytum! I'm glad to here you're on a better track! Keep it up! visit my blog die spammeroAz9cP |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 63771626 United States 11/24/2016 10:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I saw a thread about people who had to spend the holidays alone this year and it really moved me. Quoting: Utmost Deplorable Publican. This was the first Thanksgiving I didn't have to spend it in jail, in rehab or in prison. Before that I was an addict; still am a 'recovering' addict and always will be. There were so many years in my addiction I spent holidays alone by choice. I know it's not the same but I know what it's like to be alone from alienating myself from everyone around me or from burning so many bridges that nobody wanted me around. I am in no way suggesting that's why some of you spent the holidays alone. At all. I'm just saying that it's important for ALL of us to remember the ones who had NO ONE to spend the holiday with; who didn't have a fancy turkey dinner with all the trimmings; without even a soul to talk to that wasn't online or on a phone; who will spend this holiday alone, cold, broken, depressed beyond comprehension; the ones who will very likely cry at some point today and many times through the rest of this holiday season. My heart is with you. My prayers are with you. My love and my soul and my spirit are with you. And remember; whatever you are going through THIS TOO will pass. No matter what it is. IT WILL PASS. Things do eventually get better. Then they get worse. Then they get better. Then they might get even better. Then they might get even worse. It's just life. If you're going through a dark night of the soul, or a dark year of the soul, or a dark decade of the soul, IT WILL PASS. I'm not the most religious person in the world and of sinners I am absolutely one of the worst and I don't deny that. But I will say an extra prayer tonight for you - if you need it. If you need to get something off your chest or vent or cry - I'm here. Feel free to reach out because this GLP'er is in your corner. I love each and every one of you. And I am thankful that you are here and found this thread. Loneliness doesn't affect me. I spent thanksgiving and every other holiday in a war. I'm perfectly happy being alone and in peace. If I can die this way 50 years from now I'll consider it a wonderful life. Of course for the snowflakes here I'm sure they want to die when they can't watch TV for a week |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 73477617 United States 11/24/2016 11:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dark decade of the soul here too. I really appreciate the kind sentiment you have offered OP. It's nice to know there are still compassionate people in this harsh world. Thank you and congratulations on your recovery. |
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(OP) User ID: 36232976 United States 11/24/2016 11:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I saw a thread about people who had to spend the holidays alone this year and it really moved me. Quoting: Utmost Deplorable Publican. This was the first Thanksgiving I didn't have to spend it in jail, in rehab or in prison. Before that I was an addict; still am a 'recovering' addict and always will be. There were so many years in my addiction I spent holidays alone by choice. I know it's not the same but I know what it's like to be alone from alienating myself from everyone around me or from burning so many bridges that nobody wanted me around. I am in no way suggesting that's why some of you spent the holidays alone. At all. I'm just saying that it's important for ALL of us to remember the ones who had NO ONE to spend the holiday with; who didn't have a fancy turkey dinner with all the trimmings; without even a soul to talk to that wasn't online or on a phone; who will spend this holiday alone, cold, broken, depressed beyond comprehension; the ones who will very likely cry at some point today and many times through the rest of this holiday season. My heart is with you. My prayers are with you. My love and my soul and my spirit are with you. And remember; whatever you are going through THIS TOO will pass. No matter what it is. IT WILL PASS. Things do eventually get better. Then they get worse. Then they get better. Then they might get even better. Then they might get even worse. It's just life. If you're going through a dark night of the soul, or a dark year of the soul, or a dark decade of the soul, IT WILL PASS. I'm not the most religious person in the world and of sinners I am absolutely one of the worst and I don't deny that. But I will say an extra prayer tonight for you - if you need it. If you need to get something off your chest or vent or cry - I'm here. Feel free to reach out because this GLP'er is in your corner. I love each and every one of you. And I am thankful that you are here and found this thread. Loneliness doesn't affect me. I spent thanksgiving and every other holiday in a war. I'm perfectly happy being alone and in peace. If I can die this way 50 years from now I'll consider it a wonderful life. Of course for the snowflakes here I'm sure they want to die when they can't watch TV for a week If it doesn't apply to you then why bother spreading negativity, AC? This isn't about 'snowflakes' or 'sjw's' or 'liberal' bs. This is about having compassion on those who do not have this season. Thank you for serving in our country; if that's the war you're referring to. And you don't have to be such close friends with loneliness. But I understand the frustration. Trust me, I do. I'm glad you are content, at the very least. visit my blog die spammeroAz9cP |
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(OP) User ID: 36232976 United States 11/24/2016 11:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dark decade of the soul here too. I really appreciate the kind sentiment you have offered OP. It's nice to know there are still compassionate people in this harsh world. Thank you and congratulations on your recovery. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 73477617 It will pass, friend. Thank you for your kind words too! visit my blog die spammeroAz9cP |
LadyLatigo User ID: 72591361 United States 11/24/2016 11:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I've read this forum for over a year now but never posted....but the OP's message really resonated with me. I've spent holidays alone for over 5 years now...fortunately I have work to distract me but if I think about it too much, I do feel sad & lonely. Thank you for your message...hopefully I won't be spending holidays alone for all that much longer :). It wears on a girl. |
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(OP) User ID: 36232976 United States 11/24/2016 11:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I've read this forum for over a year now but never posted....but the OP's message really resonated with me. I've spent holidays alone for over 5 years now...fortunately I have work to distract me but if I think about it too much, I do feel sad & lonely. Thank you for your message...hopefully I won't be spending holidays alone for all that much longer :). It wears on a girl. Quoting: LadyLatigo 72591361 What kind of work do you do, LL? I'm glad my message resonated. Here's to a better year! visit my blog die spammeroAz9cP |
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(OP) User ID: 36232976 United States 11/24/2016 11:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I feed two people today that I knew they were in need. I did this not to make myself feel better but to make sure they had someone during this Thanksgiving. Yes I'm that guy that always gives money to people asking for money on the corner. Quoting: Deplorable jwnlwplus4 What goes around DEFINITELY comes around! Blessings to you, friend! visit my blog die spammeroAz9cP |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 63771626 United States 11/24/2016 11:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I saw a thread about people who had to spend the holidays alone this year and it really moved me. Quoting: Utmost Deplorable Publican. This was the first Thanksgiving I didn't have to spend it in jail, in rehab or in prison. Before that I was an addict; still am a 'recovering' addict and always will be. There were so many years in my addiction I spent holidays alone by choice. I know it's not the same but I know what it's like to be alone from alienating myself from everyone around me or from burning so many bridges that nobody wanted me around. I am in no way suggesting that's why some of you spent the holidays alone. At all. I'm just saying that it's important for ALL of us to remember the ones who had NO ONE to spend the holiday with; who didn't have a fancy turkey dinner with all the trimmings; without even a soul to talk to that wasn't online or on a phone; who will spend this holiday alone, cold, broken, depressed beyond comprehension; the ones who will very likely cry at some point today and many times through the rest of this holiday season. My heart is with you. My prayers are with you. My love and my soul and my spirit are with you. And remember; whatever you are going through THIS TOO will pass. No matter what it is. IT WILL PASS. Things do eventually get better. Then they get worse. Then they get better. Then they might get even better. Then they might get even worse. It's just life. If you're going through a dark night of the soul, or a dark year of the soul, or a dark decade of the soul, IT WILL PASS. I'm not the most religious person in the world and of sinners I am absolutely one of the worst and I don't deny that. But I will say an extra prayer tonight for you - if you need it. If you need to get something off your chest or vent or cry - I'm here. Feel free to reach out because this GLP'er is in your corner. I love each and every one of you. And I am thankful that you are here and found this thread. Loneliness doesn't affect me. I spent thanksgiving and every other holiday in a war. I'm perfectly happy being alone and in peace. If I can die this way 50 years from now I'll consider it a wonderful life. Of course for the snowflakes here I'm sure they want to die when they can't watch TV for a week If it doesn't apply to you then why bother spreading negativity, AC? This isn't about 'snowflakes' or 'sjw's' or 'liberal' bs. This is about having compassion on those who do not have this season. Thank you for serving in our country; if that's the war you're referring to. And you don't have to be such close friends with loneliness. But I understand the frustration. Trust me, I do. I'm glad you are content, at the very least. Maybe they wouldn't be so lonely if they weren't so selfish. They should go on the Internet and look at all the suffering in the world. Maybe then they will stop the negative feelings they have. |
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(OP) User ID: 36232976 United States 11/24/2016 11:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I saw a thread about people who had to spend the holidays alone this year and it really moved me. Quoting: Utmost Deplorable Publican. This was the first Thanksgiving I didn't have to spend it in jail, in rehab or in prison. Before that I was an addict; still am a 'recovering' addict and always will be. There were so many years in my addiction I spent holidays alone by choice. I know it's not the same but I know what it's like to be alone from alienating myself from everyone around me or from burning so many bridges that nobody wanted me around. I am in no way suggesting that's why some of you spent the holidays alone. At all. I'm just saying that it's important for ALL of us to remember the ones who had NO ONE to spend the holiday with; who didn't have a fancy turkey dinner with all the trimmings; without even a soul to talk to that wasn't online or on a phone; who will spend this holiday alone, cold, broken, depressed beyond comprehension; the ones who will very likely cry at some point today and many times through the rest of this holiday season. My heart is with you. My prayers are with you. My love and my soul and my spirit are with you. And remember; whatever you are going through THIS TOO will pass. No matter what it is. IT WILL PASS. Things do eventually get better. Then they get worse. Then they get better. Then they might get even better. Then they might get even worse. It's just life. If you're going through a dark night of the soul, or a dark year of the soul, or a dark decade of the soul, IT WILL PASS. I'm not the most religious person in the world and of sinners I am absolutely one of the worst and I don't deny that. But I will say an extra prayer tonight for you - if you need it. If you need to get something off your chest or vent or cry - I'm here. Feel free to reach out because this GLP'er is in your corner. I love each and every one of you. And I am thankful that you are here and found this thread. Loneliness doesn't affect me. I spent thanksgiving and every other holiday in a war. I'm perfectly happy being alone and in peace. If I can die this way 50 years from now I'll consider it a wonderful life. Of course for the snowflakes here I'm sure they want to die when they can't watch TV for a week If it doesn't apply to you then why bother spreading negativity, AC? This isn't about 'snowflakes' or 'sjw's' or 'liberal' bs. This is about having compassion on those who do not have this season. Thank you for serving in our country; if that's the war you're referring to. And you don't have to be such close friends with loneliness. But I understand the frustration. Trust me, I do. I'm glad you are content, at the very least. Maybe they wouldn't be so lonely if they weren't so selfish. They should go on the Internet and look at all the suffering in the world. Maybe then they will stop the negative feelings they have. Eh, I've been there too. I've been an extremely negative person before. I still can be at times. So I get it. But still. This isn't about them and I refuse to let negativity spread like that. visit my blog die spammeroAz9cP |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 4668209 United States 11/24/2016 11:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I saw a thread about people who had to spend the holidays alone this year and it really moved me. Quoting: Utmost Deplorable Publican. This was the first Thanksgiving I didn't have to spend it in jail, in rehab or in prison. Before that I was an addict; still am a 'recovering' addict and always will be. There were so many years in my addiction I spent holidays alone by choice. I know it's not the same but I know what it's like to be alone from alienating myself from everyone around me or from burning so many bridges that nobody wanted me around. I am in no way suggesting that's why some of you spent the holidays alone. At all. I'm just saying that it's important for ALL of us to remember the ones who had NO ONE to spend the holiday with; who didn't have a fancy turkey dinner with all the trimmings; without even a soul to talk to that wasn't online or on a phone; who will spend this holiday alone, cold, broken, depressed beyond comprehension; the ones who will very likely cry at some point today and many times through the rest of this holiday season. My heart is with you. My prayers are with you. My love and my soul and my spirit are with you. And remember; whatever you are going through THIS TOO will pass. No matter what it is. IT WILL PASS. Things do eventually get better. Then they get worse. Then they get better. Then they might get even better. Then they might get even worse. It's just life. If you're going through a dark night of the soul, or a dark year of the soul, or a dark decade of the soul, IT WILL PASS. I'm not the most religious person in the world and of sinners I am absolutely one of the worst and I don't deny that. But I will say an extra prayer tonight for you - if you need it. If you need to get something off your chest or vent or cry - I'm here. Feel free to reach out because this GLP'er is in your corner. I love each and every one of you. And I am thankful that you are here and found this thread. Super thoughtful. Love right back at ya Next year will be better guys! |
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User ID: 72908624 United States 11/24/2016 11:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's been a dark few years for me, anyway. Glimmers of light that only rarely pierce the gloom. Thank you for this thread. I hope it reaches the people it needs to. I had a nice Thanksgiving meal today and am grateful. I have my lights on and a roof over my head and can type these words. I know others don't have that much. I wish they did. Maybe someday there will be a day when we all get our wishes. Until then, let's keep each other company. |
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(OP) User ID: 36232976 United States 11/24/2016 11:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm in the medical field....someone is always needed to work holiday shifts and I am happy to do it. Keeping busy distracts me from the loneliness I feel during holiday season. Plus my coworkers are happy that someone is willing to work so they don't have to and can spend time with their families, as they should. Quoting: LadyLatigo 72591361 My horse is my family and he doesn't know a holiday from any other day :). He doesn't mind me working holidays one bit. That's so awesome!!! YOU HAVE A HORSE?!? Now I'm pretty jealous. And your time is coming, friend. You have a beautiful heart and wonderful energy, I can sense, and that will come back around to you a thousandfold. visit my blog die spammeroAz9cP |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 31120135 United States 11/24/2016 11:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Maybe they wouldn't be so lonely if they weren't so selfish. They should go on the Internet and look at all the suffering in the world. Maybe then they will stop the negative feelings they have. Duh. Lonely people are fed up with dealing with draining jackasses and simply wish for a kindred spirit or two in their lives. If not, better alone. It can be dealt with. Psychic vampires will not go away if allowed into one's life. Suffering manifests in many forms. |
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(OP) User ID: 36232976 United States 11/24/2016 11:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's been a dark few years for me, anyway. Glimmers of light that only rarely pierce the gloom. Thank you for this thread. Quoting: eagle's heart/aurora I hope it reaches the people it needs to. I had a nice Thanksgiving meal today and am grateful. I have my lights on and a roof over my head and can type these words. I know others don't have that much. I wish they did. Maybe someday there will be a day when we all get our wishes. Until then, let's keep each other company. Love your avatar! And yes, I agree. It's wonderful that we can all be here for each other. Thanks for stopping by my thread. visit my blog die spammeroAz9cP |
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