I'm sorry about your friend
@Deanna . :(:hug:
Aw
@Ronin , you are ever-sweet. :hug: It's ok, I forgot and broke the cardinal Rule I learned in AlAnon many years ago- Don't hope, which leads to expectation, which leads to disappointment, which can lead to resentment. I can tolerate a lot, but not hope.
It's funny, I often say and think, 'It doesn't matter', and it doesn't. But I mean I don't matter. And I don't. And I except that. I sincerely don't care anymore.
Carry on. Life to be lived, make changes, whatever. Note to self: work on memory. :rolleyes: ?
ETA, I should add, it was all my own fault, anyway. I live with such constant stress, fear and exhaustion, I pre-suppose everyone is used to doing so. Also, because my own stress and grief and fear are at an unbearable level, doesn't mean it matters to anyone else. Another Note To Self.
I have learned however, that like poverty surrounded by opulence, or families celebrating around those who don't have any, I have to manage or avoid what triggers me. I'm sorry it blind-sided me again, and I didn't see it coming or manage it better.
Hugs to you, xox. :hug:
PS, lucky, got a speedy-phone/vape-charger present! And a sweet chiropractor said we get lines in our face from the constant pain. Not sure why that makes me laugh, but it does! :laugh: I wouldn't sand-blast off the crows feet for nothing, though. ?