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I agree that there should be a reply spot in discussions, just like in questions.
poodle,
It’s perfectly normal not to be happy at times. Thanks for your honesty about how you feel. I despise Pollyanna types of people who only pretend to be happy when they are miserable inside due to their circumstances.
Dconrad.
You have a lot of caring to do, as do all other people who have a heavy workload from caring for others. I can relate in some ways, especially if you're doing it all on your own.
Doing one caring role is draining enough; doing two or more at all hours of the day leaves very little left in the tank.
When people are getting tired and stressed from caring for someone at the level you are, it's easy to see why people in this situation can't feel happy. Very little time goes into doing things in their own lives that make them happier.
I think, where possible, sharing the load with other family members or health care professionals helps us get back more time to care for ourselves (me time) and makes us feel better.
For folks that are caring the way you are, I suppose being happy for the goodness (caring) you give to others helps a little, but I agree we all need our own personal happiness too.
I too am like others; I wish for it to be back in my life again one day.
That is not likely so I will go with the overall well being and health for my children and grandchildren.
Hahaha 🤣 I second that!
No nose, ear or some case (lip hair)
Stop aging at 25... ok maybe 30
Lots of money
Big massive house
Big massive car and sports cars
Endless romantic encounters.
Endless supply of quality wine you and beer you can drink.
Endless supply of quality food.
Living in a paradise garden
"Nothing makes us happy. Things happen as they will and we choose how to react. Because while events are not in our control, our reaction to them is."
Sums it up perfectly!!
Happiness is
...listening to your man sing emotionally with his terrible voice.
Happiness is
...buying some happiness.
Happiness is
...waking up in the morning with a cat on your head.
My favorite stuffed animal was a sock monkey. Loved him! I don’t think I gave him a name.
Happiness is
...suddenly realizing that you don't need to worry about the thing that was really worrying you.
Happiness is
...hard to master, particularly other people's happiness.
Happiness is
...being proud of who you are.
Happiness is
...having friends with the same mental disorder as you.
Happiness is
...friends who make the effort to cheer you up when you're feeling down.
Happiness is
...when your man realizes you were right all along.
Happiness is...walking alone smiling.
Happiness is
...finding something superb in the fridge, late at night.
Happiness is
...your friend getting into trouble for talking in class, and not you.
Happiness is reading that AgingCare member. LeaLonnie no longer has cancer! Yay! 😊