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eggplant

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87. i feel ya.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021, 06:26 AM

Nov 2021

I've been awake for hours staring into the dark cloud that is the future. I have no idea how I'll navigate it. Peace.

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I am just tired to the bone.. tired of it all.. [View all] Peacetrain Oct 2021 OP

I feel for you. I think many of us have reached exhaustion level. Hope things get brighter for you Walleye Oct 2021 #1

I find myself using the word "exhausted" a lot lately PatSeg Oct 2021 #8

The only thing that helps me is going out for a walk. Now cold weather is coming I don't know what Walleye Oct 2021 #12

I go outside whenever I can PatSeg Oct 2021 #40

I am sometimes immersed in British murder mysteries Walleye Oct 2021 #46

You too? PatSeg Oct 2021 #47

So true. American crime dramas are nothing but cliches, mostly. No decent writing or storyline Walleye Oct 2021 #48

Yes, there are very few Masterpiece programs PatSeg Oct 2021 #51

Yes, I am addicted xxqqqzme Nov 2021 #88

Oh you would love Acorn and/or BritBox PatSeg Nov 2021 #98

yes this. panchobarnz Nov 2021 #78

Welcome to DU! PatSeg Nov 2021 #97

Who is attacking you for being a Christian? leftstreet Oct 2021 #2

Hey, I'm an Atheist and got multigraincracker Oct 2021 #4

Can't Atheists fight over exactly WHICH god(s) they don't believe in? JustABozoOnThisBus Oct 2021 #45

So I'm learning. multigraincracker Oct 2021 #60

We believe in no god or gods, so by definition there is nothing to fight over in terms of selective Celerity Oct 2021 #76

Ummmm ... soldierant Nov 2021 #77

Calling it a metaphor is now starting to invent a different religion, as you are playing Celerity Nov 2021 #80

I'm interested in that also. ret5hd Oct 2021 #14

I'm not religious, but Christianity is frequently attacked here at DU. BlackSkimmer Oct 2021 #19

I'll "attack" any Abrahamic Monotheism, maxsolomon Oct 2021 #21

Why are you "attacking" Abrahamic Monotheism? ECL213 Oct 2021 #26

I generally don't "attack", but I will discuss the things you mention. maxsolomon Oct 2021 #30

Agreed... ECL213 Oct 2021 #54

I've seen the odd comment here and there... ShazzieB Nov 2021 #79

Where??? I have not seen that either...Where is this coming from? Escurumbele Oct 2021 #31

I've been a member here a long time. BlackSkimmer Nov 2021 #102

I don't identify as "christian" so not sensitive to this, but think the attacks are on Evangelicals. lark Nov 2021 #99

It is not usually a "you stupid Christian" attack. Jakes Progress Oct 2021 #22

See, that's the problem right there. Act_of_Reparation Nov 2021 #95

You lack theological basics. Jakes Progress Nov 2021 #103

When we are stressed, we tend to think in absolutes. vanlassie Oct 2021 #27

I wish your first paragraph in particular could be beamed into the psyche of everyone on Facebook renate Oct 2021 #34

I was immersed in this coursework for several years before vanlassie Oct 2021 #43

more words of wisdom! renate Oct 2021 #69

I learned thru a now 40 year old program called More To Life. vanlassie Oct 2021 #72

You forgot something sarisataka Oct 2021 #58

It is continual, even here. ForgedCrank Oct 2021 #66

Should I presume that was a rhetorical question? Fortinbras Armstrong Nov 2021 #96

It's very hard to get past those feeling. multigraincracker Oct 2021 #3

I am with you... Pachamama Oct 2021 #5

Just accept you as you malaise Oct 2021 #6

(((((hugs))))) 2 Meow Momma Oct 2021 #7

Being a full or partial caretaker is a physically and LuckyCharms Oct 2021 #9

So sorry about your mom and all, Peacetrain. Hortensis Oct 2021 #10

so sorry about your mother's passing... stillcool Oct 2021 #11

I am sorry for your loss. I haven't lost a family member recently but other friends & colleagues hlthe2b Oct 2021 #13

I'm so sorry. redwitch Oct 2021 #15

Hang in there and sorry for your loss kimbutgar Oct 2021 #16

Many of us are going through this also.... and yes, it helps to share with DU.. secondwind Oct 2021 #17

I'm sorry. Mickju Oct 2021 #18

You're grieving. It will get better. maxsolomon Oct 2021 #20

Glad we left childfreebychoice Oct 2021 #23

You are not alone. Not at all. CrispyQ Oct 2021 #24

A little blessing KatK Oct 2021 #25

Who is attacking you for being a Christian???? I have seen the opposite...where is that happening? Escurumbele Oct 2021 #28

Why the badgering and harsh words? MerryBlooms Oct 2021 #73

With you. ancianita Oct 2021 #29

I hope you will be gentle with yourself, BlueSky3 Oct 2021 #32

Many of us are exhausted and with good reason. But , here is where I found hope today. BarbD Oct 2021 #33

I'm so sorry for your loss, & feeling despondent. I can relate. CaptainTruth Oct 2021 #35

It's stressful times for sure BlueJac Oct 2021 #36

Writing it down is an excellent idea. calimary Oct 2021 #37

Many here share your feelings tiredtoo Oct 2021 #38

My deepest sympathy to you, Peacetrain! I'm very sorry your mother passed. I know how you feel LaMouffette Oct 2021 #39

Sorry about your mother. Jetheels Oct 2021 #41

Oh, I'm so sorry cally Oct 2021 #42

You are in deep grief. Stay away from GD for awhile & explore the wealth of other groups here... Hekate Oct 2021 #44

Just get vaccinated and let natural selection do it's work. roamer65 Oct 2021 #49

Forgot to add this... Hekate Oct 2021 #50

Hugs to you MustLoveBeagles Oct 2021 #52

Been there. Texaswitchy Oct 2021 #53

We have politics every day of the year now unfortunately. pwb Oct 2021 #55

You're not alone ymetca Oct 2021 #56

I think a lot of us are dangerously close to burning out FakeNoose Oct 2021 #57

Sending you hugs MLAA Oct 2021 #59

Wish I could give you I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2021 #61

Panther, I'm so sorry. hamsterjill Oct 2021 #64

Thanks I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2021 #71

So sorry about your mom. Elessar Zappa Oct 2021 #67

She was my best friend too I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2021 #70

Oh, Panther, I'm so sorry Bettie Nov 2021 #94

oh markie Oct 2021 #62

You need a hug! lunatica Oct 2021 #63

Amazing Underconcern For Elderly Safety From Covid FrankTC Oct 2021 #65

I'm really sorry for your loss. Yes, writing does help, ecstatic Oct 2021 #68

My deepest condolences, Peacetrain. MerryBlooms Oct 2021 #74

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Oct 2021 #75

This is one of my favorite songs for when everything looks like crap. ShazzieB Nov 2021 #81

Grief cate94 Nov 2021 #82

Sorry about the loss of your Mom Sherman A1 Nov 2021 #83

I'm too tired to read all these comments Roy Rolling Nov 2021 #84

But I try to wake up early Roy Rolling Nov 2021 #85

And Lastly Roy Rolling Nov 2021 #86

i feel ya. eggplant Nov 2021 #87

Sorry about your loss. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2021 #89

Sorry for your loss Just_Vote_Dem Nov 2021 #90

Breathe.... Karma13612 Nov 2021 #91

Sending you a hug. Joinfortmill Nov 2021 #92

Peacetrain I am so sorry for your loss. bronxiteforever Nov 2021 #93

I am so very sorry for your loss drexelkathy Nov 2021 #100

Upside down world TFRD Nov 2021 #101

sorry to hear that... myohmy2 Nov 2021 #104