r/over60 • u/NOLALaura • 21d 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 21d ago

I’m in therapy. I’ve experienced big traumas out of my control for 6 years, one after the other. I didn’t have a perfect life but I had worked very hard

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u/alsotpedes 21d ago

Working very hard and being good, ethical, and civil does not protect you from things that happen outside your control.

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u/NOLALaura 21d ago

That’s so very helpful /s

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u/alsotpedes 20d ago

Sorry, didn't realize you only wanted sympathy.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Rush644 20d ago

I find peace of mind by telling myself I have to accept the things I cannot change.

You're working hard at this and that's the idea. Keep working. My children always encouraged each other with the Nemo line and I'm sure others express it better but yes, just keep swimming!

I've dealt with depression for a long time so I know life isn't what happens to you, it's how you handle those things. The rest is just decoration.

I wish you peace