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Post by Admin Pete on Mar 19, 2018 7:44:40 GMT -5
It occurred to me after all this time (yeah I am kind of slow sometimes) that we should have a thread where members can share about the serious health or other issues they and their loved ones are going through. Please let us know what you are going through and if there is anything we can do for you. Please let us know if you would appreciate prayers and encouragement.
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Mar 19, 2018 7:56:29 GMT -5
This is certainly worth an Exalt or two. Shucks, it's probably worth a slice of butterscotch pecan pie (no carbs)!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2018 9:39:58 GMT -5
As you may know, your very own Piper lives in Austin TX. We've been experiencing a series of bombings that have been oft-spoken of in national news of late. The bomber has been apprehended as of this morning, taking his own life in the process. I'm safe, as is everyone I know and love here in the city. |
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Post by hengest on Mar 21, 2018 13:35:10 GMT -5
My long-time friend died over the holidays. Left a couple kids behind. I feel crushed by it and like I can't even grieve "properly" because I'm always running around. Can't tell which end is up. And I knew no one in her current circle of friends. Ugh.
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Post by True Black Raven on Mar 21, 2018 16:09:42 GMT -5
My long-time friend died over the holidays. Left a couple kids behind. I feel crushed by it and like I can't even grieve "properly" because I'm always running around. Can't tell which end is up. And I knew no one in her current circle of friends. Ugh. My condolences for you for and for her family. Sorry to hear of this, have an Exalt in honor of your friend and your friendship. |
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Post by Admin Pete on Mar 22, 2018 8:16:18 GMT -5
My long-time friend died over the holidays. Left a couple kids behind. I feel crushed by it and like I can't even grieve "properly" because I'm always running around. Can't tell which end is up. And I knew no one in her current circle of friends. Ugh. It seems shallow sometimes to only be able to offer people our sympathies when they have a loss of someone close to them, but ours are heartfelt and our prayers are with you too and with the kids and family. I hope that you can find the time set down and reflect on all this friend meant to you and to grieve and find closure. |
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Post by hengest on Mar 22, 2018 10:17:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies. I know everyone on the board has stuff like this, even though we all came here to talk about gaming. The condolences don't feel trivial to me, Admin Pete. |
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Post by raikenclw on Mar 22, 2018 20:18:02 GMT -5
My long-time friend died over the holidays. Left a couple kids behind. I feel crushed by it and like I can't even grieve "properly" because I'm always running around. Can't tell which end is up. And I knew no one in her current circle of friends. Ugh. My condolences. As to the practicalities of not knowing anyone in her current circle, you might try checking for any social media presence she maintained. Sometimes these have memorial pages set up by friends and relatives. |
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Post by The Archivist on Mar 23, 2018 9:25:43 GMT -5
I am sorry to hear of your loss and can only wish you and her family the best going forward and offer prayers for the healing of your hearts.
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Post by Admin Pete on Mar 24, 2018 11:47:53 GMT -5
Anyone is welcome to post here about ongoing difficulties and (particularly if someone has passed) you are also welcome to start your own thread as here and here. These types of things are welcomed so that we can share them with you and offer our moral support during difficult times. I treat this forum as being a collection of great friends who are there for one another and I have greatly valued the encouragement that I have received. |
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Post by Dartanian on Mar 26, 2018 23:03:11 GMT -5
My long-time friend died over the holidays. Left a couple kids behind. I feel crushed by it and like I can't even grieve "properly" because I'm always running around. Can't tell which end is up. And I knew no one in her current circle of friends. Ugh. I feel for you, it is tough losing friends, especially long time friends. I also offer my condolences for your loss. |
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Post by Mighty Darci on Mar 30, 2018 22:08:27 GMT -5
My long-time friend died over the holidays. Left a couple kids behind. I feel crushed by it and like I can't even grieve "properly" because I'm always running around. Can't tell which end is up. And I knew no one in her current circle of friends. Ugh. I feel for you, it is tough losing friends, especially long time friends. I also offer my condolences for your loss. , I too offer my condolences and prayers for you, and your friends children and family. |
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Post by captaincrumbcake on Apr 18, 2018 12:05:59 GMT -5
Always saddens me when I hear these things. No one is immune to loss. It happens, and we all--eventually/somehow--figure out how to deal with it and carry on.
It always reminds me of the George Harrison song, All Things Must Pass.
My condolences to all experiencing something right now.
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Post by hengest on Apr 22, 2018 21:50:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses to my post on this thread (or even just for reading). I am massively depressed and having trouble functioning lately, but I must admit it was a bit of a boost to remember this forum and the good attitudes people have towards each other here.
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Apr 22, 2018 22:03:15 GMT -5
As further proof that we are aging and subject to the side effects of aging, my Ma-in-law had two sorta strokes and is suffering from Confusion. We drove to Missouri to care for her and I ended up in ER with much blood loss from a pinprick that I didn't feel but soaked two towels, much upholstery, and a partridge in a pear tree. All of which washed clean from almost all bloodstains. This will be our 2018 summer vacation.
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Post by bravewolf on Apr 23, 2018 1:18:08 GMT -5
As further proof that we are aging and subject to the side effects of aging, my Ma-in-law had two sorta strokes and is suffering from Confusion. We drove to Missouri to care for her and I ended up in ER with much blood loss from a pinprick that I didn't feel but soaked two towels, much upholstery, and a partridge in a pear tree. All of which washed clean from almost all bloodstains. This will be our 2018 summer vacation. Dagnabbit, man! It sounds like you are okay now, at least. I pray recovery for your mother in law, pronto. |
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Post by bravewolf on Apr 23, 2018 1:21:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses to my post on this thread (or even just for reading). I am massively depressed and having trouble functioning lately, but I must admit it was a bit of a boost to remember this forum and the good attitudes people have towards each other here. Thanks for sharing Hengest - this is a compassionate lot here & it's a special quality of the members. I hope you get the best of your depression soon. We all remember and root for you, mate. |
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Post by Jakob Grimm on Apr 25, 2018 7:36:36 GMT -5
To everyone undergoing difficulties in life I offer my support and prayers and good wishes for the best. For hengest, depression is a tough one and having been through it all I can say is hang in there, keep believing and talk to your friends, IRL and on here. We support you! |
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Post by Hexenritter Verlag on Apr 25, 2018 13:00:37 GMT -5
It was suggested I post about my concerns about my friend with who I was working on my Dieselpunk project with. She is in her early 30s & I've known her since she was 22yo. Though we've had our issues over the years we keep reconnecting. She's been dealing with a lot lately. Her home life is not good - I won't get into the details but her & her family are not on good terms. She works long hours at a hospital working graveyard on 7 days & then off, all the while going to college to better her opportunities. I found out that she was recently has been diagnosed with diabetes so that is making matter worse, plus she deals with depression. As she lives across the country so I can only be there emotionally, which is hard.
She is a good person & I worry about her a lot. The project I can get back to myself but I feel like I should wait to work on it when she can contribute. It simply feels wrong otherwise. But the project is ultimately unimportant; as her well being is vastly more important to me. Yet there is only so much I can do for her which upsets me. She has until September till she finishes school and maybe able to change her schedule or even move since she has mentioned it. Since I've known her her home or family life has been rough & she blames herself, though from what I know of the situation she hasn't done anything wrong. She needs to get into a better situation if not only for her mental health but her physical well being as well.
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Post by True Black Raven on May 1, 2018 11:11:56 GMT -5
As further proof that we are aging and subject to the side effects of aging, my Ma-in-law had two sorta strokes and is suffering from Confusion. We drove to Missouri to care for her and I ended up in ER with much blood loss from a pinprick that I didn't feel but soaked two towels, much upholstery, and a partridge in a pear tree. All of which washed clean from almost all bloodstains. This will be our 2018 summer vacation. , how is you Ma-in-law doing? For that matter how are you doing? |
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Post by True Black Raven on May 1, 2018 11:13:50 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses to my post on this thread (or even just for reading). I am massively depressed and having trouble functioning lately, but I must admit it was a bit of a boost to remember this forum and the good attitudes people have towards each other here. How are you doing hengest? Hope that you are doing better and just wanted to remind you that we are here for you! |
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Post by True Black Raven on May 1, 2018 11:14:39 GMT -5
Always saddens me when I hear these things. No one is immune to loss. It happens, and we all--eventually/somehow--figure out how to deal with it and carry on. It always reminds me of the George Harrison song, All Things Must Pass. My condolences to all experiencing something right now. How are you doing captaincrumbcake? I have been reading the forum and it seems you have your health challenges as well. |
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Post by True Black Raven on May 1, 2018 11:19:47 GMT -5
It was suggested I post about my concerns about my friend with who I was working on my Dieselpunk project with. She is in her early 30s & I've known her since she was 22yo. Though we've had our issues over the years we keep reconnecting. She's been dealing with a lot lately. Her home life is not good - I won't get into the details but her & her family are not on good terms. She works long hours at a hospital working graveyard on 7 days & then off, all the while going to college to better her opportunities. I found out that she was recently has been diagnosed with diabetes so that is making matter worse, plus she deals with depression. As she lives across the country so I can only be there emotionally, which is hard. She is a good person & I worry about her a lot. The project I can get back to myself but I feel like I should wait to work on it when she can contribute. It simply feels wrong otherwise. But the project is ultimately unimportant; as her well being is vastly more important to me. Yet there is only so much I can do for her which upsets me. She has until September till she finishes school and maybe able to change her schedule or even move since she has mentioned it. Since I've known her her home or family life has been rough & she blames herself, though from what I know of the situation she hasn't done anything wrong. She needs to get into a better situation if not only for her mental health but her physical well being as well. How is your friend doing @ebon666hear? My mom has diabetes, let her know that you can do very well with diabetes (Type II I assume) you just have to be a bit obsessive about it. But keeping your blood sugar in the proper range is more than worth it, it goes a long way towards avoiding the complications that uncontrolled blood sugar leads to. I hope she is getting help for the depression, that is worse than the diabetes in many ways since depression can keep you from taking care of yourself. Please let her know that we are pulling for her. |
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Post by mormonyoyoman on May 1, 2018 11:20:33 GMT -5
Oddly enough, my doctor just diagnosed me with stress and tension about two hours ago.
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Post by True Black Raven on May 1, 2018 11:28:24 GMT -5
Oddly enough, my doctor just diagnosed me with stress and tension about two hours ago. IME the stress is just there and its not going away, so you have to learn to (somehow) let it go, cause stress is sometimes worse that the problems themselves. |
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Post by Hexenritter Verlag on May 1, 2018 11:30:25 GMT -5
Not great we haven't been talking as she has closed me out. It has happened from time to time - as I mentioned the issues before. She retreats into herself which is not healthy. I am here for her but I can't do much unless she allows me. I send her messages letting her know she is being thought of. Her family has gotten her really down, they barely speak to her and use her for money. Until she finishes school in September she can't work on moving. Thanks for the concern True Black Raven. |
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Post by True Black Raven on May 1, 2018 11:34:11 GMT -5
Not great we haven't been talking as she has closed me out. It has happened from time to time - as I mentioned the issues before. She retreats into herself which is not healthy. I am here for her but I can't do much unless she allows me. I send her messages letting her know she is being thought of. Her family has gotten her really down, they barely speak to her and use her for money. Until she finishes school in September she can't work on moving. Thanks for the concern True Black Raven . You are welcome and I hope she open back up soon. Families can be our greatest blessing or our greatest curse and I have seen both play out. |
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Post by Hexenritter Verlag on May 1, 2018 11:39:16 GMT -5
Don't you know it. My mom & grandma were/are my blessings, but you toss in my brother, dad & uncle - they can be a curse. I'll be contacting her today so she knows I haven't abandoned her.
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Post by hengest on May 1, 2018 13:16:37 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses to my post on this thread (or even just for reading). I am massively depressed and having trouble functioning lately, but I must admit it was a bit of a boost to remember this forum and the good attitudes people have towards each other here. How are you doing hengest? Hope that you are doing better and just wanted to remind you that we are here for you! Thanks a lot, TBR. I can't lie on here, I'm not doing well at all and I can't find any way of improving things. But I appreciate your checking on me. |
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Post by True Black Raven on May 1, 2018 20:39:02 GMT -5
How are you doing hengest ? Hope that you are doing better and just wanted to remind you that we are here for you! Thanks a lot, TBR. I can't lie on here, I'm not doing well at all and I can't find any way of improving things. But I appreciate your checking on me. Well, not lying about it is a positive thing in and of itself. Anytime you want to send me a pm, feel free, I will keep it private. Sometimes it just helps to get it off your chest. |
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