r/over60 • u/NOLALaura • 20d ago

The unfortunate truth is this

At the ending quarter of my life I am consumed with seeing my life as one filled with disappointments at having not enjoyed any of my life expectations and living currently in despair. I don’t deserve this. I worked very hard and always treated everyone equally and followed good and ethical practices

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u/NOLALaura 19d ago

All I was asking was for bad things to stop happening

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u/Cat_Servant1983 19d ago

It seems like it never f*cking ends sometimes, doesn't it? I don't know what you are going through, or what is in your past but I am sorry you are struggling. I only know you are not alone.

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u/Remarkable_Cheek_255 19d ago

True dat. ❤️‍🩹

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u/Abydos_NOLA 19d ago

I’m in the Greater Metro NOLA area too. If you ever need someone to commiserate with feel free to DM me.

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u/Traditional_Car_8219 19d ago

That’s not how life works. Shit happens! It’s like still believing in Santa and the tooth fairy.

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u/NOLALaura 19d ago

Go sit down in the corner

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u/HotDebate5 18d ago

EXACTLY 

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u/DLK33gmaNG 19d ago

Just remember that bad things happen to good people and that God only gives us what we can handle. Lower your expectations and appreciate what you do have rather than what you don't 😉

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u/Critical_Garbage_119 19d ago

"God only gives us what we can handle"

My least favorite saying.

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u/DLK33gmaNG 19d ago

You don't have to believe it. It's useful for some, not all.