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Mental Health Support

XanaDUer2

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15. My family has a history of putting friends

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #14)

Tue Aug 6, 2024, 12:41 PM

Aug 2024

Over family. Its like a familial borderline personality. When she had a hysterectomy, i stayed with her days to help her. She couldn't come here to help me with my surgery due to work. I was understanding.

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Don't tell a sick person you'll check on them [View all] XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 OP

I'm so sorry *hugs* GPV Aug 2024 #1

Thank you XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #2

Don't drive, either. Still employed, but definitely GPV Aug 2024 #5

I obsess abt partney dying XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #6

They thought I had that, but putting my on GPV Aug 2024 #11

I'm so sorry your family has let you down so profoundly. femmedem Aug 2024 #3

Sometimes XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #4

That amount of anxiety must be so hard to bear. femmedem Aug 2024 #8

Her job keeps her very busy XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #7

Those closest to you can sometimes be the greatest disappointment. We are here. Sending you a big HUG! LoisB Aug 2024 #9

Like I said XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #10

I am sorry XanaDUer2. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #12

Thanks XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #13

Sitting here in agony, I can relate to that very well. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #14

My family has a history of putting friends XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #15

You remind me of this bit from Mike Burbiglia. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #16

I think I realize when I blew it XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #17

She's on vacation XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #18