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Mental Health Support

Bayard

(24,166 posts)

3. I hear you...

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Original post)

Fri Apr 14, 2023, 11:28 AM

Apr 2023

Some friends and family ignore you for months, then when something terrible happens, its all--why didn't you call me? Its easy for them to offer help, then when you actually need it, they don't have time.

Can you get some county, or state services? I really hope your situation improves.

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The three most dangerous words in any language. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Apr 2023 OP

Ugh!I do know how you feel, I live alone and my shoulder has been messed up for a year Walleye Apr 2023 #1

Thanks. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Apr 2023 #4

I can speak to the shoulder issue. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #2

Until recently, I have always been active. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2023 #5

Sometimes, it's not about money ExWhoDoesntCare Apr 2023 #9

No offense, but this is America. It is ALWAYS about money. ALWAYS. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2023 #10

I hear you... Bayard Apr 2023 #3

The help I need is not available to those in my socioeconomic group. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2023 #7

My mother is in a similar situation ExWhoDoesntCare Apr 2023 #6

We moved here under an illusion. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2023 #8

I want to thank everyone for being so nice to me when I am in such a state. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2023 #11