11-07-2022 03:26 PM
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Yeah I’ll handle the situation like I’ve handled it in the past, no one’s the wiser I suppose even if it’s new territory for me. @TAB @MDT @@Thanks for your feedback through experience I just wanna succeed so bad lol and thrive, but one step at a time I guess. The days coming to an end and pretty glad I got to refuel before heading back to the jungle that is called work tomorrow
11-07-2022 03:35 PM
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Hello @hanami thats great your daughter is not having children for environmental reasons and your other children being interested in global issues. I could not have raised children given my health anyway but the voluntary work and what I saw at the welfare agency put me off. Also noticed what happened with offspring of the mentally ill rejecting their mothers and mistreating them or going off with other "surrogate" parents. Its a hard decision but for me at least I am glad about the choice I made. With little money and means it certainly would not have worked out for the best. It was a good decision in my case 😊
11-07-2022 03:38 PM
11-07-2022 03:38 PM
Oh yep I understand. I have worked with older women with mental health issues and their children have abandoned them. That is so tough for them!
I totally think not having kids is a good choice for people as much as having kids might be.
You are very wise ❤️
11-07-2022 03:42 PM
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"As you start to walk on the way, the way appears." - Rumi @Former-Member 💜
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Hi @Judi9877 , how did your appointment go?
11-07-2022 09:49 PM
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I’ve just finished reading it @TAB . It’s sad, but good. Heart-felt. I relate to the ending “I’m a lucky bast*rd. A lucky, lucky bast*rd.”
What more could you ask for?
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