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In reply to the discussion: Today is my birthday [View all]

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,988 posts)
18. I dont know.
Sun Nov 6, 2022, 07:55 PM
Nov 2022

I would agree with them about how it feels and the world is indifferent.

But I would want to help. Let them talk about how it hurts but try to give them hope even though I dont have much hope for myself.

I have a moral compass and I will use it.

I made a deal with myself when I was a kid. That I would not be a drunk asshole abuser who takes advantage of people and hurts people who can't fight back like my father was,I would not stand by when someone else was being bullied or abused. When no one is helping or standing around doing nothing I would help and that I wouldnt be timid like my mom was.

I have led my life this way ever since.

So I would help the best I can even though to myself I felt the same way.

It's what I do.

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Today is my birthday [View all] I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 OP
... Wicked Blue Nov 2022 #1
Thanks. I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #2
I wholeheartedly agree with you Wicked Blue Nov 2022 #4
I hope I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #8
Cheer up, your making me grumpy? pwb Nov 2022 #3
Hes not the sport type I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #6
Panther, After I retired, no got fired, my days were the same, day after day, week after week. I debm55 Nov 2022 #32
I'm not one to celebrate my birthday. blm Nov 2022 #5
It's your birthday so tomorrow make it a special day Deuxcents Nov 2022 #7
If I had transportation to go to these I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #9
Can you get a bike? debm55 Nov 2022 #33
Happy birthday MyMission Nov 2022 #10
Happy Birthday!! The start of another trip around the sun!!! No Vested Interest Nov 2022 #11
Happy Birthday! Croney Nov 2022 #12
Having accepted that I probably won't have any more friends in my lifetime, I can relate. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2022 #13
The thing is I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #14
You are very special to sweet Othello! SheltieLover Nov 2022 #21
I think Ill do that. I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #22
So long as you are having fun. But pls honor your bday in the process. SheltieLover Nov 2022 #27
Happy birthday XanaDUer2 Nov 2022 #15
I know...I mean I really know! BigmanPigman Nov 2022 #16
Where do you live? What towns are nearby? Do they have social services there, or at the county 3Hotdogs Nov 2022 #17
I dont know. I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #18
Your deal with yourself is recognition that you are not worthless. 3Hotdogs Nov 2022 #19
I have done some stuff I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #20
Ya may have beat me on that one. You saved lives. I probably did that too but I have no way knowing 3Hotdogs Nov 2022 #25
Wow you did good I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #29
Those are quite heroic acts! SheltieLover Nov 2022 #28
I'm so sorry you are so sad, on any day. 3catwoman3 Nov 2022 #23
Thanks I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #24
Happy Birthday! You matter! n/t KatK Nov 2022 #26
Hey Panther, Happy Birthday, or is it afterbirth the day after? LOL. ☺️ You matter and Ziggysmom Nov 2022 #30
Happy Birthday, panther. debm55 Nov 2022 #31
Thanks I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #34
Happy belated!!! hamsterjill Nov 2022 #35
I hope it was useful . I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #36
Thank you much!!! hamsterjill Nov 2022 #37
I wish I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2022 #38
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