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OldBaldy1701E

(7,042 posts)
11. Yep.
Tue Dec 31, 2024, 07:36 PM
Dec 31

I was raised by an original Southern Belle. Far more concerned with how other people thought about us than whether or not we were actually well. It was this attitude that led to her ignoring my blossoming mental health issues and to basically inform me that I was lazy and without focus. (This was while I was actively pursing my dream of being a successful performer. Long rehearsals and many performances. Helping build sets and other stuff. Sometimes I was at the theater for 24 hours straight working on things before having a rehearsal and then opening weekend. WHILE working a 'real' job to survive.

But, I was lazy.

Go do something that you like to do and celebrate the New Year with some nice tea or coffee (with Carolan's if you prefer.... that is what I am having! ) Try to relax a bit tonight.

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Stay strong. underpants Dec 31 #1
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The dentist may have aggravated a situation that had been developing silently until he put so much pressure on your jaw. ShazzieB Dec 31 #5
I'm still in pain from the push XanaDUer2 Dec 31 #6
I can see why learning that they contacted the dentist who harmed you was a shock. ShazzieB Dec 31 #7
Your so kind XanaDUer2 Dec 31 #8
I am so sorry you are going through this... Trueblue Texan Dec 31 #4
Ty XanaDUer2 Dec 31 #10
Yep. OldBaldy1701E Dec 31 #11
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