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smirkymonkey

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63. I am so sorry to hear that Scrivener.

Sun Nov 21, 2021, 01:47 PM

Nov 2021

Why do these things always seem to happen in clusters? It's almost like the universe or god or whatever just piles it all on at once in order to overwhelm us and numb us out so that we can't really quite process it all and we just plow through it.

We have had more family bad news since I started this and I will not be going home now for T-giving. I will however be going to my sister's home in Maine, so that will be nice, but the reason is a bit upsetting. Mom is getting sicker and can't be around people right now or for a while. Anyway, trying to look on the bright side and keep a positive attitude.

Thank you so much for your kind wishes! My best to you and your loved ones.

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Does anyone every go through a really bad patch? [View all] smirkymonkey Nov 2021 OP

Yes, I think so. Ocelot II Nov 2021 #1

Thank you, Ocelot II. smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #19

We all go through these "patches", it's normal human nature. I get these, also.... secondwind Nov 2021 #2

Thanks, second wind! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #20

This is something that a wise person told me long ago zanana1 Nov 2021 #45

I think more people than usual are feeling this way now. It's a triple whammy: femmedem Nov 2021 #3

Thank you, femmedem! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #21

You're welcome! And reading your replies, I see what a beautiful person you are. femmedem Nov 2021 #47

Sending good vibes, and best wishes... NT AnotherDreamWeaver Nov 2021 #4

Thank you, Dream Weaver! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #22

For some time I promised myself if it happened again, I would ask to see a therapist. I did, brewens Nov 2021 #5

Good to hear, brewens! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #24

Of course gay texan Nov 2021 #6

Thanks, gay texan! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #25

I love you Smirk. Bunch of us do. We think you are funny and smart and good looking. LakeArenal Nov 2021 #49

I hope things turn around for you soon. Haggard Celine Nov 2021 #7

Thank you, Celine! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #29

Absolutely Bayard Nov 2021 #8

Thank you! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #30

Definitely! Heartstrings Nov 2021 #9

Thank you, heartstrings! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #31

Oh, yes. peacefreak2.0 Nov 2021 #10

Thank you, peacefreak! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #32

You matter to me. Solly Mack Nov 2021 #11

Thank you, Solly Mack! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #33

I've been through many a rough patch. Some went on a long time. BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2021 #12

Thank you, Blanche! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #34

Hugs!!!! 🤗 BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2021 #67

I've been alone on holidays before. Mr.Bill Nov 2021 #13

Thank you Mr. Bill! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #35

Yes. bluecollar2 Nov 2021 #36

I haven't had a bad patch for 27 years BubbaJoe Nov 2021 #14

Good for you! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #37

Yep. I was there this time four years ago Generic Brad Nov 2021 #15

Thanks Brad! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #38

Firstly, virtual hugs to you. mwooldri Nov 2021 #16

Thank you, mwooldri! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #39

These days with the state of country and pandemic restrictions / losses I think MLAA Nov 2021 #17

Thanks, MLAA smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #40

My heart goes out to you. mountain grammy Nov 2021 #18

I'm so sorry to hear that grammy. My heart goes out to you and your daughter. smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #41

Thank you smirkymonkey.. mountain grammy Nov 2021 #48

It's just life. Aristus Nov 2021 #23

Was once told by a wise old man that you Enoki33 Nov 2021 #26

Thank you, Enoki. smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #42

Oh dear smirkymonkey... llmart Nov 2021 #27

Thank you, llmart! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #43

I think it happens to us all, unfortunately, if that helps. we can do it Nov 2021 #28

Beautifully, eloquently expressed. As others said, we all do. Here's an excerpt UTUSN Nov 2021 #44

nice panader0 Nov 2021 #58

Well just stick around here until you feel better. We'll take care of you. Vinca Nov 2021 #46

Thank you, Vinca! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #62

Yes and I'm an extrovert! Phentex Nov 2021 #50

I am going through a bad patch of a different sort. Multiple Scrivener7 Nov 2021 #51

Are you well? I hope so. Grasswire2 Nov 2021 #53

I am. In a way it's a blessing that one of the injured ones will keep Scrivener7 Nov 2021 #57

I am so sorry to hear that Scrivener. smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #63

Oh, no! Just what you needed! I don't know why these clusters happen, but they Scrivener7 Nov 2021 #64

Just wondering if you have a pet to keep you company? Grasswire2 Nov 2021 #52

You did not address this response to me, Grasswire2... ailsagirl Nov 2021 #54

Thank you, ailsagirl! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #61

people who adopt senior pets rock! Skittles Nov 2021 #55

No, I don't, but i would love a doggie. smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #60

some animal shelters do use volunteers. Grasswire2 Nov 2021 #65

Yes mnhtnbb Nov 2021 #56

Thank you so much for your kindness mnhtnbb! smirkymonkey Nov 2021 #66

I went through the worst depression I've ever had a couple years ago. panader0 Nov 2021 #59

Thank you for this. AngryOldDem Nov 2021 #68

Yes Marthe48 Nov 2021 #69

As a commiserate who has suffered some dreadful bouts of depression, I get it but did you realize ShazamIam Nov 2021 #70

Yes! Everyone does Thtwudbeme Nov 2021 #71