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nobodyspecial

(2,286 posts) Mon Dec 17, 2012, 10:14 PM Dec 2012

Ever feel like the world is too much to bear? [View all]

Today is one of those days. Barely got out of bed and crying all day. Feels like 9-11 all over again, but worse when I see those babies' faces. Can't imagine what it is like for their families. I don't think I could go on.

(And don't sound the alarm. Just having trouble dealing right now. Nothing drastic planned.)

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Ever feel like the world is too much to bear? [View all] nobodyspecial Dec 2012 OP

Shootings, Senator Inouye, a friends SO, Richard Engel missing. dkf Dec 2012 #1

Just about each day is a WTF to me, but I keep moving forward. Some days I don't know if the RKP5637 Dec 2012 #2

Yes, Sometimes i feel that way too. madaboutharry Dec 2012 #3

Not feeling it today nobodyspecial Dec 2012 #5

hang in their larwdem Dec 2012 #4

Remember the news only reports bad news AldoLeopold Dec 2012 #6

I periodically go on a camping retreat for 2 or 3 weeks Speck Tater Dec 2012 #7

Yeah, I could use a retreat nobodyspecial Dec 2012 #9

If there is anything we can do, let us know, sometimes venting helps. sasha031 Dec 2012 #10

i am ready to see tj_crackersnatch Dec 2012 #8

Yes, these have been some tough days. KarenS Dec 2012 #11

Yes, I often say that I am glad that I am not younger. Marie Marie Dec 2012 #12