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ShazzieB

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52. I'm not sure exactly what you have in mind, but I want to encourage you not to give up.

Thu Jun 22, 2023, 12:17 AM

Jun 2023

I once had the experience of finding someone close to me after he tried to kill himself. Fortunately, I got there in time, and eventually (not necessarily right away), he was glad I did. I'm glad I did, too. He fully recovered and is still alive and well today. We are both glad I got there when I did and not one minute later.

At the time, he evidently didn't think he had anything to live for, but it wasn't long before he realized how wrong he was about that. His perspective changed immeasurably in a surprisingly short time. Yours can change, too. Please give that a chance to happen. There is help available, and there are people here who care about you. We are all pulling for you.

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I think I'm done [View all] cactusfractal Jun 2023 OP

Are you OK? CentralMass Jun 2023 #1

Please dial 988 yardwork Jun 2023 #2

Please, whatever you have in mind, don't. Snark or not, your DU family is here niyad Jun 2023 #3

Please don't make a hasty decision. We all go through dark times in our lives. alwaysinasnit Jun 2023 #4

It sounds like you are in crisis. madaboutharry Jun 2023 #5

The world needs more snark! True Dough Jun 2023 #6

Hey. The world needs you and it needs your snark. We need your snark. If you don't feel like WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2023 #7

The darkest hour is just before dawn. Desert grandma Jun 2023 #8

Please don't go! redwitch Jun 2023 #9

The Universe is not indifferent, believe me. It needs your snark. LoisB Jun 2023 #10

Please stay. We need you. I am feeling like you, but posting makes me feel better. I have felt like debm55 Jun 2023 #11

Woah! Hang in there! Bit by bit. Hope things Will improve. 988 if needed.& I like a good bit o'snark electric_blue68 Jun 2023 #12

Please don't go, we need you Walleye Jun 2023 #13

Don't let the bastards win, buddy. peppertree Jun 2023 #14

Take an electronic break. I have to do it from time to time. It can do wonders. chowder66 Jun 2023 #15

Wait, are you alright? cactus, please come back and let us know you're okay. crickets Jun 2023 #16

You can see from the replies here that the universe is NOT indifferent. highplainsdem Jun 2023 #17

Is there a way for the moderators to check email addresses phylny Jun 2023 #18

Please don't go away. We care about you. LiberalLoner Jun 2023 #19

Snark can be a magic ingredient at times. Stick around blm Jun 2023 #20

I think snark is one of the best things about this universe... Think. Again. Jun 2023 #21

A shower, some tea, deep breaths. LuvLoogie Jun 2023 #22

I've been a "member" here for 17 years now elocs Jun 2023 #23

Snarkiness reveals wit. Please stay. We need you. sprinkleeninow Jun 2023 #24

I know how you feel Rachel M at 6 pm Jun 2023 #25

please hang in there Recycle_Guru Jun 2023 #26

Feel free to message me if you need to talk ismnotwasm Jun 2023 #27

Snarkiness reveals wit. Please stay. We need you. sprinkleeninow Jun 2023 #28

Or how about this idea: ecstatic Jun 2023 #29

Stay. Snark. Then stay some more. Solly Mack Jun 2023 #30

You're not done. You still have much to enjoy & contribute. CaptainTruth Jun 2023 #31

I hope you are checking in and seeing that we're not indifferent. femmedem Jun 2023 #32

Freeway cactusfractal Jun 2023 #33

Please stay, Please PM me. debm55 Jun 2023 #36

Creativity and snark. Pretty cool combination. alwaysinasnit Jun 2023 #37

Whew, thank you for checking in again, cactusfractal. crickets Jun 2023 #41

Well done Marthe48 Jun 2023 #57

You're a very good writer. I'd like to read more of your work. yardwork Jun 2023 #83

I hope you are seeing this and know you have friends here mountain grammy Jun 2023 #34

Please stay NT Nululu Jun 2023 #35

Snark is my favorite thing DUgosh Jun 2023 #38

I am a big fan of snark. I would hate to see a fellow snark connoisseur to just vanish without Beastly Boy Jun 2023 #39

We are here for you. Mosby Jun 2023 #40

Please wait 24 hours before you make a move Marthe48 Jun 2023 #42

please reach out. You can call me. Number below. Let's talk CommonHumanity Jun 2023 #43

Please stay here, we all need your snark. onecaliberal Jun 2023 #44

Don't let the shits get you down. Kid Berwyn Jun 2023 #45

Good snark is worth living for. stage left Jun 2023 #46

Please stay. 988 is a lifeline. AllyCat Jun 2023 #47

I hope this doesn't sound trite but.. BlueKentuckyGirl Jun 2023 #48

Depression lies. mzmolly Jun 2023 #49

Please don't go..We are here for you. We care about each other. Stuart G Jun 2023 #50

Please stay, cactusfractal! calimary Jun 2023 #51

I'm not sure exactly what you have in mind, but I want to encourage you not to give up. ShazzieB Jun 2023 #52

Hang around buddy canetoad Jun 2023 #53

Please find someone you trust to help you BittyJenkins Jun 2023 #54

You quote Heinlein and recognize snark when you dish it. I'm impressed. WheelWalker Jun 2023 #55

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. nt BWdem4life Jun 2023 #56

I checked back this morning because I care about you. yardwork Jun 2023 #58

Hey, snark away to me any time!! BeckyDem Jun 2023 #59

I am still here cactusfractal Jun 2023 #60

Hugggggggs. niyad Jun 2023 #61

Please hang in there. As you have seen, you have lots of support and caring niyad Jun 2023 #62

Good to know that your will to live is strong. ARPad95 Jun 2023 #63

So glad you're still here. mzmolly Jun 2023 #65

I hope you talk to people who are trained to help--it is so important Recycle_Guru Jun 2023 #70

Good for you grantcart Jun 2023 #73

So glad you're here! crickets Jun 2023 #78

So happy to read this, cactusfractal. femmedem Jun 2023 #80

Relieved to see you are still here. BlueKentuckyGirl Jun 2023 #82

I've been done with forums before, including DU, but not for good obviously. elocs Jun 2023 #64

Yeah, that was actually "done with living" cactusfractal Jun 2023 #66

If you're actually "done with living" then why not go to where you actually can get help elocs Jun 2023 #67

If you must know, I was in a state cactusfractal Jun 2023 #68

Sometimes posting as you just did is healthy as all get out. +1 BeckyDem Jun 2023 #77

internet forums can be helpful as a first step in calls for help Recycle_Guru Jun 2023 #71

Wow. Sky Jewels Jun 2023 #72

good to see you today blogslug Jun 2023 #79

Tyvm cactusfractal Jun 2023 #84

Read the room, chief. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2023 #69

I've gone through suicidal periods in my life. Mr.Bill Jun 2023 #74

You seem like an intelligent, witty person, the kind of person I'd choose as a friend. Sky Jewels Jun 2023 #75

Don't make any rash decisions and please seek help if u need it. roamer65 Jun 2023 #76

Seeing that you responded phylny Jun 2023 #81