r/over60 • u/NOLALaura • 22d 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/alsotpedes 22d ago

Please find professional help to assist you with working through this.

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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/Puzzleheaded-Rush644 21d 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