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I had a friend. [View all] LuckyCharms Jul 2025 OP
Well, I'm replying anyway. I'll be up for a few more hours. Keep typing. 2MuchNoise Jul 2025 #1
Hold on to your wife... homegirl Jul 2025 #2
Neither one of us can communicate properly about it. LuckyCharms Jul 2025 #3
show her this post. mopinko Jul 2025 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author madaboutharry Jul 2025 #23
What mopinko said. madaboutharry Jul 2025 #25
Still loved Astrocyte Jul 2025 #4
Lucky UpInArms Jul 2025 #5
We might be twins! I, too, have been used by blood family and never given a chance Karadeniz Jul 2025 #7
You're a better man than I am. You inspire me to do better. chicoescuela Jul 2025 #8
Whoa, powerful post wendyb-NC Jul 2025 #9
I know you said "no response necessary" but I will talk to you for 5, 6, 7... hours anytime you LoisB Jul 2025 #10
I hope you know that so many of us here do feel your pain, mostly because we have alwaysinasnit Jul 2025 #11
..... sprinkleeninow Jul 2025 #12
Dear Lucky, Bayard Jul 2025 #13
Sending a hug and love. summer_in_TX Jul 2025 #14
You won't know how to reply and I don't know how to answer. sheshe2 Jul 2025 #15
We're here for you, LC. democrank Jul 2025 #16
Gosh, Lucky, I had no idea... hamsterjill Jul 2025 #17
Stay strong,... Dan Jul 2025 #18
I feel you pain--- I live it, in my own version Jack Valentino Jul 2025 #19
You are cherished here, Lucky. yorkster Jul 2025 #20
Type away, LC...type away. rubbersole Jul 2025 #21
Hugs to you. Big hugs. You've been through so much. Ilsa Jul 2025 #22
You have to try to get help with medication. Antidepressants. Pompoy Jul 2025 #24
This message was self-deleted by its author LudwigPastorius Jul 2025 #26
Thanks for telling your story, LuckyCharms.. Permanut Jul 2025 #27
Well, it seems that all who have Figarosmom Jul 2025 #28
I have always enjoyed your humorous post Lifeafter70 Jul 2025 #29
You gotta know True Dough Jul 2025 #30
DU loves ya brotha AZJonnie Jul 2025 #31
Being endlessly strong for others can really be a drag sometimes lostnfound Jul 2025 #32
I'm so sorry about what you're going through, LuckyCharms. calimary Jul 2025 #33
''a dewdrop on a flower or a heap of dung, the morning light sparkles on it just the same'' Donkees Jul 2025 #34
that is beautiful Annie Moosee Jul 2025 #39
It's morning, LuckyCharms. You up? 2MuchNoise Jul 2025 #35
I really can't hug you across the internet, but there's lots of DU folks that care about you. sinkingfeeling Jul 2025 #36
If writing helps Marthe48 Jul 2025 #37
I love you Kali Jul 2025 #38
I lost my best friend to suicide Annie Moosee Jul 2025 #40
As someone who is dealing with a lot of unresolved grief, I recognize a fellow traveler. VTderry Jul 2025 #41
PTSD here. Meds give me a strong baseline. I don't applegrove Jul 2025 #42
No reply necessary. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2025 #43
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