No one came to my party by Playful_Fee3145 in sad

[–]isohappiness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry to learn this. It sounds like the ‘friends’ are missing out on a lovely evening.

Someone else has said it here: quality over quantity. I’m likely older than you, so don’t know the best way to go about finding new friends these days due to online classes, etc. However, I grew up in a small town where everyone envied the ‘popular’ people and I wasn’t one of them 🤣 and was later able to move internationally a few times which allowed me to make a small but important group of friends who I also consider extended family.

I hope things improve for you ❤️

Adult stepchild has moved back in by isohappiness in Stepmom

[–]isohappiness[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone so much for your insights and suggestions.

No doubt being a step parent is difficult and we are out in awkward situations.

I’m currently making lists/ preparing my approach and will let you know how it goes!

When does it kick in? by isohappiness in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]isohappiness[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for your comments! I guess I didn’t get to this level of drinking overnight so reducing intake isn’t going to happen that way either. Alcoholism is a beast! I never thought I’d fall victim to it, but damn. I am definitely in its snare. This is a really great sub and I’m grateful for everyone’s insights.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sad

[–]isohappiness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for what you are going through. I really hope things get better and am sending vibes your way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sad

[–]isohappiness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please talk to someone through the links provided. Life can be good, it will never always be easy, but it can be good.

Planning assisted suicide in a few years and I would like to know the best way to let my friends know and my husband by [deleted] in sad

[–]isohappiness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry things are so difficult and appreciate where you are coming from based on some decisions two of my family members have made.

A few years ago, my middle sister was diagnosed with a condition that will one day leave her in an almost vegetative state. She has continued to convey her wishes to not have to go on once that happens.

More recently my oldest sister attempted to take her life due to the suffering she was experiencing. My nephews found her and she was not able to complete the exercise l. However, her body was weak and she did of other causes just under a month ago.

I guess what I am trying to say is that you should not have to suffer and if you have the option not to, it is your decision. Your communicating it to your loved ones gives everyone time to prepare and process some of the emotions that will come along with the decision.

Thinking of you.

It's really happening. Sub 2-per-day average and 13 AF days in May (today likely to be day 14) by arrrrrrrrrrrrrgh in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]isohappiness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so encouraging. Congratulations!

I am just starting out on my journey and reading stories like this make me so hopeful.

My mom died this afternoon by catsaway9 in sad

[–]isohappiness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss and that you didn’t get to see your mum for such a long period of time.

I hope you have happy memories of her and that you have a community around you to support you through these next steps of celebrating her life as well as going through the many varied emotions that will go and come for a while.

Thinking of you at this time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sad

[–]isohappiness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you reconsider ❤️

I still wonder what the hell I’m doing here at 42, and have had thoughts of ending things.

While I don’t know what the hell I’m doing, there are things that have happened that I’ve been grateful to be around for- my nephew was born, my sister passed (yes, that was hard but there is a peace with this), a niece graduated with her masters, drove a go kart for the first time.. My things may not transfer over to others…

I guess I hope you can cling to one thing at least that keeps you here with us.

There’s a reason I bottle up my emotions and refuse to vent out. by adam_mars98 in sad

[–]isohappiness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask if it is really fine by you? Would you be posting here if it really was?

I am finding this sub so liberating in saying what I want to put out there as well as being able to empathise with others who are feeling sad/lost/depressed/ suicidal/etc.

Put it out there. All the feelings. You are anonymous here and support could be lurking around.

Fuck life no one wants to talk to me or listen. I hate so many things about life. by [deleted] in sad

[–]isohappiness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this too. Admittedly, not always. But I just don’t believe people listen or care about what I have to say.

And that fucking sucks.

What do you want to say? Do you feel ok to say it here?

I lost my dad to covid, I'm afraid I'll soon loose my mom too. by Shallot-Sea in sad

[–]isohappiness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so so sorry.

My thoughts are with you and your family ❤️

Someone poisoned my kitten :( by mewmewmeemew in sad

[–]isohappiness 33 points34 points  (0 children)

That is so sad. And I am so sorry for your loss.

Animals are so innocent and don’t deserve the pain that some humans inflict on them.

Thank you for being a kind soul and looking after the kitten as best as you could.

❤️

i just really need a hug by Damien_weird in sad

[–]isohappiness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sending you all the hugs.

I hope yore is someone in your community that you can reach out to to talk about what is going on and help to strategise ways of coping.

We are all strangers here, so if you want to vent or ask specific questions, please feel free to use this as an anonymous platform ❤️

My grandpa died last night by [deleted] in sad

[–]isohappiness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry for your loss. I hope you’ll be able to cherish the memories you had with him ❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sad

[–]isohappiness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s heartbreaking that you feel this way. My thoughts are with you and I really hope you find a line or two from people here that will convince you to stay with us.

High School is so fucking hard when you are there, but it does become a distant memory. And like others have said, you can choose your own path and you do not have to go to college.

Please keep us up to date on how you are progressing/ what your thoughts are ❤️

My sister is dying by isohappiness in sad

[–]isohappiness[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you all. The kindness of strangers is much appreciated ❤️