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Trig Dec 20, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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I'm part of a Facebook group called "pay it forward" that donates items to people who could use them. At this time of year, i realize there are a lot of people who are really struggling and it makes me feel so great full for everything that I have. I have beautiful daughter, a loving family that I couldn't live without and that helps me soo much, and food in our cupboards, a roof over our head etc. I find myself feeling depressed as well because there are so many families out there that are struggling so much. I've read just in the last month, of at least 5 suicides/attempted suicides in my area. It's just so hard not to dwell on the sadness that some people experience at a time that's supposed to be happy. I am just so lucky, I don't know where I would be without my dad especially to help me so much, I can't imgine how these single parents on welfare do it with no family.
Anyone else feel like this?

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Default Dec 21, 2013 at 12:59 AM
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Sounds like you are grateful. Gratitude is so healing if you can wrap your brain around the idea without someone telling you that you should be grateful! I am alone and having some problems where I live, but I'm old enough to have some perspective and also good memories. I think marketing has done a real number on all of us. Way too many people max out their credit cards. I freed up some money and will be able to buy some food I like (vegan, organic) and go to a movie. I also plan to get to some church services if only to hear the special music. To answer your question: yes, pretty much!
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