I'm not a psychiatrist nor do I have any training or experience in that field, but if anyone here would like to have someone to talk to, please, don't hesitate to give me a call. I may not know what to say, but I do have broad shoulders and I've been told I'm a good listener.
Personally, I'm doing okay and hope to continue the same way until the current world situation clears itself up, and have no fear, it will. We'll get through this and come out stronger in the end. After reading a few of the above postings, I want to say a big THANK YOU to all those offering hope, encouragement, and their time to anyone having a problem at the moment. You people speak to the core of this website, and exemplify what this place is all about. No, it's not about sex and never has been; it's about honestly caring for and helping your fellow humans. You make me feel so lucky and proud to be a member of this wonderful family that it brings tears to my eyes when I read and 'feel' the love that is behind your words. I love all of you!
If you're feeling bored during this Covid-19 epidemic I’d like to suggest
you take a peek at a story I collaborated with SueBrasil, a brilliant author.
It's about a mistake in judgment a lady makes concerning a friend, based
on the hurtful words of someone that only thinks of himself. Will that
conniving person succeed in ruining a beautiful friendship, or will she see
through his lies? It's gradually creeping up towards the 30,000 mark
and we’d love any votes or hearing whatever comments you may wish
to make. It is listed in my profile under ‘FAVOURITES’ as Apologize.
www.lushstories.com/stories/first-time/apologize.aspx Is everyone else done with this year. So much has happened that I'd love to wake up and it be 2021. I had one good thing happen which was my grandson was born in January. After it went downhill. Because of the corny virus we had to stay away from our loved ones like everyone else in the world. I watched my grandson grow in pictures even though he only lives two miles away. My best friend is immunocompromised so I could not see her and she was also only a couple miles down the road. We were making summer plans for swimming and about her grandson due in July. Also trying to figure out when she could meet mine. On June 13 she turned 52 and on June 21 she died. It is hard for me even now to believe she is not here. She was my mom, sister, best friend rolled into one. I don’t have anyone like that anymore and don't think I will.
Now this month already has brought another death as my s/o's uncle passed on Monday the day after is 82 birthday. This is one of those kind you see often. On top of this we found out another family member has inoperable cancer and only has a month to live. He's another in his early 50's. This is the person my kids call uncle. We spent all of our vacations with him. It hits really hard. All three had some form of Cancer.
I've also been going through my own medical issues. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, as well as different deficiencies and the surgery I was hoping for to help my pain the doctor won't do at this time. It's all just too much. Now I have to make the hard decision of do I send my littley to school or have her do remote.
I'm just putting it all out here. I want to say Fuck Cancer and Fuck this virus. Sorry I rarely curse but this year just sucks.
i will never commit suicide. why? fomo. what's around the next corner? will trump die or recover from covid? will someone finally get a good photograph of nessie? etc.
always look on the bright side of life.
i lost my left leg mid-thigh in may. i'm 70. it's time i retired anyway.
Its been a minute since I came in here
and an even longer minute since I came in here to talk about my feelings and what not.
My emotions have been everywhere.
One minute I feel nothing, Which feels almost as bad as feeling everything but in an entirely different sort of way.
then it all changes...
Maybe its because of the state of the world currently I don't know or maybe its some other things that have more recently happened but I am struggling to see the good in anything or anyone..even in people I know are good.
Literally everywhere you look something bad is happening..
People just get worse and worse....
I'm not sure how coherent that rant of sorts actually was..
Maybe I'll feel better now
I wandered into Lush to find some BDSM stories, and some stories about lust.
I am delighted to have found stories about love as well, especially here in the Forum.
What a great community.
And thanks to sprite for opening this topic. I have lived a privileged life, and I know it, but have friends and family who struggle with depression, including one whom I had to get to the hospital for an OD (deliberate).
As for listening, I have a phrase for that: a silent ear.
Thanks to you all.
James
An incredibly talented, but modest Polar Bear, often mischievous, but never malicious!
I do still see emails though, they alert my , so please remember that you can still get hold of me if you're struggling and need a friend, send me an email and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. 
