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Originally Posted by RichKlit
I have had 2 acquaintances decide to end their lives this month and a good friend diagnosed with a type of jaw/face cancer and had a large portion of their jaw removed...he is obviously not doing well physically but is struggling far worse with the mental aspects of his new "normality".
For some this is the hardest time of the year, like the op said don't give up keep searching for someone, anyone, who is willing to listen, as often that's all it takes someone to listen to them.
This will be my first Christmas in 14 years I'll be by myself(wife left me, I posted a thread asking for some advice, thanks CP) and im not looking forward to it all. I haven't decorated, put up a tree, nothing, I cant bring myself to do it. All that being said there is to much in life to live for.
Im not a prolific poster at all, but I reached out to CP(with many reservations this place can be like rabid wolves on a injured animal at times) and im thankful I did. It helped me start taking the necessary steps to take care of myself and all it took was a few of you to reach out me. Like I said earlier that's all I wanted a connection, a feeling that someone cared.
If anyone out there is struggling and feels like you are not getting the help you DESERVE please reach out to me by PM or post a thread, there are so many good people on this board that will reach out to you.
Don't stay in silence speak up be heard ask for help.
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CP can be bad for some topics and there can be a lot of vitriol. But at the end of the day we’re actually a community and I’ve made some great friends here. I think people here are generally fantastic and incredibly supportive. It can depend on the thread/topic, but overall I rate CP really high for compassion and caring.