Greetings to all who are reading this. I’m not sure what I’m looking for here. Perhaps just some kindred spirits. I am 69 years old and divorced since 2015. As I had no income of my own, I had to move into a quickly constructed bedroom in my basement so that my son and his family could move into the … Read More
Topic Post: What is a piece of advice you would give to your past self?
I would remind my past self to take the time to say no. Saying no was the hardest thing for me to do for the longest time. I let others walk all over me just to make them happy, and refused to accept that this part of who I was and my fear of abandonment forced me to only focus … Read More
My sisters and I
I love my sisters I love my sisters so much I want better for all of us I hate that we all struggle this bad Depression stays still but it runs in the family I could only hope that nothing bad happens To us…..But I still hold on to hope for us all.
Topic Post: Which superpower is the best and why? What would you pick?
I would pick flying. I think If I could fly, I would not have a fear of heights anymore. I just cant get over it. I have flown 2 places (so 4 times total with the there and bac) and I still hate it. Plus being able to fly would just be super handy, and I would save a lot … Read More
TOPIC POST: Do you have a favorite summer activity?
FKB Staff: I think my favorite is white water rafting. I have only done WW rafting 1 time up in N Cali but I loved it. It was on the Colorado river during a vacation and it was beautiful. I have gone reg rafting and kayaking many times and I’m excited to do that soon too! What about you … Read More
I feel like I just don’t know the rules
It happened again. Only this time it was a baseball game. I took a (first) date to a baseball game, things seemed to be going fine, then in the middle of the 6th inning she got up to leave (presumably to get a beverage or go to the rest room) and never came back. Is this some new thing that … Read More
Topic Post: What words of encouragement would you say to someone who is struggling right now?
I would say You are not alone. I know you might feel that way but there are people out there do care about you. It is ok to feel sad and cry, and even need to be alone at times, but if you feel like you are slipping too far, please reach out for help; call a friend, call a … Read More
Sinking
I feel pretty hopeless and alone lately. I don’t really know why. It’s Spring and the weather is nicer. It seems like I should feel better and want to do more things outside, but I don’t. The days are longer and they feel too long. It’s too much time in one day I have the feeling of wishing I wouldn’t … Read More
Disappointed
I expected this website to be more active . I was hoping to connect to people that feel the same way I do. People who have never experienced depression just don’t understand.
Topic Post: What fictional character would you most like to be friends with?
I would choose to be friends with Aaron Lightner from the Anne Rice Mayfair Witches series. He was part of a secret organization called, the Talamasca. They studied supernatural people and their powers. He also has some powers of his own. He also sounds like a very nice guy in general who would make a great friend. What about all … Read More