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All Things Astronomy

Sep 5, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by LaMariposa

What should you do when opportunity doesn’t come knocking... Waiting to hear back from Opportunity Rover on Mars as the dust settles. (I can think of several more bad puns but I’ll save you the grief ?... for now)

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Photography

Sep 4, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by schway

The American Association of Retired Hip People is the nifty group that I want you to join. I started it. AARP is Ozzie and Harriet and the Brady Bunch in which I have no relationship in philosophy with. I am a "hip" person. Tell us ...

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Politics

Sep 4, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by SACatWalker

When Kavenaugh got up to go to lunch today, he refused to shake the hand of a man whose daughter was killed in the Parkland shootings... he simply turned his back and walked away. The father simply wanted to express his grief over his loss and I ...

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Quilters and knitters

Sep 4, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by sewchick57

The pincushion I made for my quilt retreat this weekend.

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General & Hellos

Sep 2, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Redheadedgammy

As many of you know, I lost my husband Richard on June 22nd 2018. It's been a hard few months for me, but things are starting to work a little better. I finally got the paperwork with the VA and Social Security straightened out and have received a ...

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Music, Movies & Books

Sep 1, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by hankster

Can't stay still. very worrisome.

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Music Fans

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Snickers77

For all the Trump supporters, wherever they may be.

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Politics

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Alvingo1

LMFAO!!!!!

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Memes R Us

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Boogey

Too soon....

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Health & Happiness

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by GodlessWahid666

Eating desserts

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Politics

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by LimitedLight

If I started an anti-Republican, non-Democratic group on here, would you join? ;)

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Mental Health Support

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by pixiedust

Sigh. You know you're really the unwanted when family doesn't inform you about serious illness or deaths. I'm glad my daughter and I decided to have nothing more to do with her family on her father's side. We think there were two deaths among the ...

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Silly, Random & Fun

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by ldheinz

Does Notre Dame’s Mascot Trivialize The Heartbreaking Genocide Of Leprechauns?

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Politics

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by chalupacabre

LINKRepresentative Eric Swalwell On GOP's List Of Trump Scandals: ‘They Know’ | The Last Word | MSNBC - YouTube

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Feline Fanatics

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by SACatWalker

My long time cat friend Einstein (almost 18 years). All that can go badly for a cat with end stage kidney failure is happening to him. I want to do what I can, and I was up all night crushing up pills to put into a solution to give him, because he ...

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Mental Health Support

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by SACatWalker

The time is drawing near for my long time cat friend Einstein. All that can go badly for a cat with end state kidney failure is happening to him, apparently. I want to do what I can for him, and I was up all night crushing up pills to put into a ...

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Metal, Punk, and other Avenues of Aggression

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by TheGreatShadow

Force Fed Lies - Battlecross Love this song. The meaning is beautiful! It tells how almost all of us in one way, shape, or form are a slave to society.

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Music Fans

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by CeliaAnne

Aretha Franklin- Won't you come home Bill Bailey

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Baby Boomers

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Sheannutt

How many remember this mobile? I seen it go through town one time when I was a kid. ?

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Anarchy

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Bakunin

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Real Agnostics

Aug 31, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Science-guy

Such a place

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Music, Movies & Books

Aug 30, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by MusicMnstr99

Who here listens to The Scathing Atheist?

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Music Fans

Aug 30, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by gigihein

Love pentatonix and came across their collaboration with Dolly Parton--Jolene.

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Memes R Us

Aug 30, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Freespirit64

A little cup humor...

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Mental Health Support

Aug 30, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by ProudMary

I feel like I’m about to enter a dark tunnel as I face the first anniversary of my husband’s death. It’s almost as if I’m in a tornado hanging onto a lamp post to keep from getting sucked into a black hole. Last Labor Day weekend was the ...

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General & Hellos

Aug 29, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by AmiSue

I just received an invite to an upcoming Death Cafe. Was sent by my local Humanist chapter. I have never heard of such a thing. Anyone have experience with them?

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Memes edited

Aug 28, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Duke

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Singles/Mingle/Chat

Aug 28, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by amdam87

At what point during the courtship process do you offer the fact that you're atheist or Agnostic? I'm usually pretty up front about it, and it's definitely accelerated the termination of my last two potential relationships. On the whole, that's ...

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News & Links

Aug 28, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by BookDeath

LINKMcCain conspiracists say his brain cancer was a hoax - The Washington Post

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Memes R Us

Aug 28, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Boogey

???????

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Philosophy & Meaning

Aug 27, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Akfishlady

With the latest young white male mass shooter, I started to think about how we deal with frustration in our country (US) and with raising our children now. Which led me to think about how we are disconnected from each other, how we view any emotion ...

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Memes R Us

Aug 27, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Tomfoolery33

Well, that de-escalated quickly.

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Widow(er)/life partner/significant other

Aug 27, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Sheannutt

Grief feels like ?

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Photography

Aug 27, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by ScottRP

Parenthood.

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General & Hellos

Aug 26, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Swamplily1970

Sorry if I've not been terribly active. I took care of my father, who was in home hospice, for nearly a year. He passed away on Monday August 20 and things have been quite hectic with family in and out and final arrangements to be taken care of. ...

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Love & Relationships

Aug 24, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by CallMeDave

Are you heartache proof? Did you ever think you would be?

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Music Fans

Aug 23, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by StephC

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers- You and Me

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Pet pics

Aug 23, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by chalupacabre

Laika wasn't sure what to make of Isle of Dogs

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Widow(er)/life partner/significant other

Aug 23, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by psycheworks

Anyone else get this, someone you know asks how you are, so being honest I say 'not really' and they say 'why, have you been ill?' And when I say 'no, I've been grieving' I get this look like I shouldn't be talking about it or I haven't got the right...

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Love & Relationships

Aug 23, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Stepmomofdragons

I'm probably being nitpicky when I ask this, but how come people who say that they "live for their child(ren) ", they don't get as much flack as someone who lives for love or being in a relationship with someone? In my case and in general, people are...

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visual art

Aug 23, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Eldovis

I am at the museum of art in DC sending 2 picture Me with a small Modigliani, and with a Giacometti bronze sculpture

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Love & Relationships

Aug 23, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by KissedbySun

Curious relationship milestones. My boyfriend and I have been together about a year and a half. I have a "new patient" dr's appointment next week and then sent me paperwork to fill out. "Emergency Contact". Up until now, it's been my daughter. She's ...

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Music, Movies & Books

Aug 23, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by towkneed

Cartoons from your childhood

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News & Links

Aug 22, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by poetdi56

LINKOf Course, Qanon - CSI

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General & Hellos

Aug 21, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Tomfoolery33

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I have to dig the grave and bury him, and then I get to go to the funeral home for my friend's viewing. So, lovely day tomorrow.

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Family & Parenting

Aug 21, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Tominator

Gay tales, stories about being a father of a gay son. As supportive parents of a gay kid we went to the gay pride parade. Waiting for the parade to start I was chatting with a buddist monk. I mentioned that he should pay attention, gay couples start...

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Love & Relationships

Aug 20, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Teterbilt

I met a guy on my flight today to Denver. A big guy, burly, red neck. He started talking to me, asking me about myself, work life, kids and then my wife. I told him I was recently divorced. He sensed my grief and quickly change the subject. Talked ...

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General & Hellos

Aug 20, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Tomfoolery33

I'm stressed out. I went to my 45th reunion Saturday night, with my 35 year old friend (female) who appeared as my girlfriend, and that was fun--seeing the looks we got. But that morning a good friend of mine had died from cancer, and I found out at ...

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Trump Pinata

Aug 19, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Snickers77

Going undercover.

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Movie Lovers

Aug 18, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by NoMagicCookie

POLLDo some emotionally moving movies retain (after multiple viewings) greatness better then others? Why? Last night a friend's boy (adult) wanted to watch a movie in my home theatre so they came over and I screened "Forest Gump" I have never seen ...

1 vote All movies are best the first time you view them
7 votes Some movies are best the first time you see them but some maintain emotional appeal when rerun
8 votes Some movies are best when you view them the first time but others are better when you see them again.

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Music Fans

Aug 18, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by KKGator

Good grief!!! Were we all really THAT young???!!

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Family & Parenting

Aug 15, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Tominator

Gay tales, stories about being a father of a gay son. He was a Freshman in High school. It took my son months and months to come out to me. He had a plan. He was planning on telling me when I was physically exhausted so I wouldn't have the strength ...

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Memes R Us

Aug 15, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Tomfoolery33

I'm giving it up too!

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Family & Parenting

Aug 15, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Alvingo1

School started back up again this week... I thought maybe it would be funny having my daughter jump out of the car as I drop her off on the sidewalk in front of her school and have her start dancing around and doing the "Kiki challenge" as I capture ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Aug 15, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by BookDeath

LINKInside The Lab Where The Spiders Wear Face Paint And False Eyelashes (And Termites Wear Capes)-Wired

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Legalize Cannabis Nationwide/Worldwide

Aug 14, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by OlderWiser

Back in 2016 Californians voted to legalize what they call "recreational" cannabis, which I think is a stupid name. Anyhow, the town I live in decided to ban any retail sales within the city limits, meaning no dispensaries here. I understand tax ...

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Health & Happiness

Aug 13, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by bleurowz

"If you never heal from what hurt you, you will bleed on people who never cut you." -- author unknown

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Feline Fanatics

Aug 11, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Tenacious

The most unimaginable thing happened to my family. On the evening of August 1st, Wednesday, someone took our Helix from our yard. He had never ever wandered from our property before, and becuz of his broken leg as a kitten, he couldn't jump fences. ...

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Widow(er)/life partner/significant other

Aug 10, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by MsHoliday

Has anyone here gotten therapy after their significant other died? Do you think it helped you? I have started a online therapy called: better help.com and the therapist thinks I have missed a few steps in the grieving process so I am revisiting ...

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Religion & Spirituality

Aug 9, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by ErikGunderson

On a different forum, and under a pseudonym, I've written about a recent experience with faithful people, religious institutions, ritual, and grief. I invite folks here to read it. I ask only that should you choose to comment there, please respect ...

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Republican Atheists

Aug 8, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Drew69

Not Death of America but Death of a Nation sorry

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General & Hellos

Aug 8, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by snytiger6

LINKAfter Hiker Takes Picture Atop Mountain with “I Believe in God” Sign, Someone Else Catches Him Littering – Friendly Atheist

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Philosophy & Meaning

Aug 7, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Sandman01

I’m new here, and one thing that I have noticed with grieving families is that they ask me if the deceased is in heaven etc. I do not say I don’t believe in it, I say to them that whatever helps them with their grief is there for them to take ...

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Daily workout check in

Aug 6, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by ProudMary

I did my 10,000 steps. No music. This day sucks. Grief sucks. The whole world sucks. I took a PM pill and I'm going to bed. Tomorrow will be a better day I'm sure.

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Mental Health Support

Aug 6, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by ProudMary

EDIT: It's passed. Thank you all for your concern. I hate this shit. I guess working on cleaning out that closet was a bad decision this afternoon. Ladies and gentleman, it's time for a grief burst. I'm just going to go over in the corner and...

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Silly, Random & Fun

Aug 5, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by ProudMary

Help me decide which gallery to visit.

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General & Hellos

Aug 2, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by AzVixen52

I just received a message from a young dumbass stating "Hi. I think ur (yes, it was spelled that way) sexy. Love me a smaller mature woman". My reaction is.........what the fuck? Does he REALLY think I'm going to reply? Oy vey. I wish we had a ...

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Health & Happiness

Aug 1, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by TristanNuvo

Some wise words.

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Love & Relationships

Aug 1, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by AMGT

Lessons From a Grieving Whale The world continues to watch a grieving mama whale maneuver the waters of the Pacific Northwest, while carrying her dead calf for, as of the last report, the sixth day in a row. This sweet mama has captured the ...

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Feline Fanatics

Jul 31, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Ladydiana

My tom on the roof surrounded by magpies.

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Religion & Spirituality

Jul 31, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by AlbaTaylor

When others question their faith...

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Science, Health & History Tidbits

Jul 29, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by phxbillcee

The ‘Ham Sandwich Theorem’ Will Change How You See the Universe… Seriously - Seeker

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General & Hellos

Jul 28, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Philistrate

I umpire girls fast-pitch softball. Ages range from 10 to 18. Mostly I do school ball in the spring and competitive during the summer months. When I am behind the plate you have to call every pitch. Maybe 120 per game. It's a lot of pressure. ...

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Quotes

Jul 27, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Anniemae

To fight for each minute within yourself, so that your Life and your death will not be like theirs. Charles Bulkowski.

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Silly, Random & Fun

Jul 27, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by ProudMary

Do you have a minute to talk about Dracula?

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Singles/Mingle/Chat

Jul 27, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Sheannutt

Deep lines?

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Quotes

Jul 27, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by mcgeo52

Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it. Mark Twain

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Love & Relationships

Jul 26, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by AprilLynn

I must admit I am extremely appreciative that on this forum I have been able to vent about my grief of losing Vincent without being flooded by prayers and God statements, and people trying to make me convert. Vincent's family gave him a mostly ...

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Health & Happiness

Jul 25, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by zblaze

LINKScience and Philosophy Offer More for Grief than Religion Bereavement is horrible, but religion is false comfort.

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Singles/Mingle/Chat

Jul 25, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Stargazer13

Lets talk about kissing... (K) (K) (K)

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Music Fans

Jul 25, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by mantid30

Arctic Monkeys - Fake Tales Of San Francisco

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The Best of Late Night & News

Jul 24, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by phxbillcee

Diversity in Comics Makes Bigots Mad - The Jim Jefferies Show

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Memes R Us

Jul 20, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by zorialoki

Good grief Charlie Brown

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News & Links

Jul 20, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by BookDeath

LINKUtah train worker scolds women for using restroom together - The Washington Post

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Health & Happiness

Jul 18, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by josephr

Grief comes in many forms, and they all require us to heal if we are to become 'whole' again. I've lost loved ones, through death and break up. But the first time that i was crushed by my grief was in my early 30s, when a dearly beloved friend ...

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Widow(er)/life partner/significant other

Jul 18, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Sheannutt

Grief is just love with no place to go.

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General & Hellos

Jul 18, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by ghettophilosopher

I came across a post asking about cultural appropriation and found myself (surprised to be) surprised that people still don't get it. I don't know if it's blind or it's willful, but this one really grinds my gears. Here are three reasons why ...

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Memes R Us

Jul 17, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by mantid30

Adding More Grief to a Sad Situation

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Religion & Spirituality

Jul 16, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by exilesky

A friend of mine put this on Facebook. Today's Word for meditation: Job 1:22 In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing. Well, good grief, he was directly to blame for it - why is speaking the truth a "sin"? I'm sorry, but the ...

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News & Links

Jul 14, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by MrLink

LINKPro-Putin bots are dominating Russian political talk on Twitter - The Washington Post

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Memes R Us

Jul 14, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Faithless1

We are merderers

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Bible Belt Survivors

Jul 14, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by North40

Thank you North Carolina for the fun but I am glad to be moving on. I like the warm winters but you can keep the religious crazy!!!

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Mental Health Support

Jul 14, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by moNOtheist

‘A deeply personal child’s-eye view of loss, Summer 1993 is an utterly beguiling debut feature from Spanish writer-director Carla Simón... Rather than a linear story, Simón structures the film as a collection of memories. Small incidents – ...

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Mental Health Support

Jul 13, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by ProudMary

How's everyone doing today? I was in an awful place yesterday and probably for the past week or so. I did a lot of internet research yesterday on grief. I'd already read much of it last fall but at that time I was newly widowed and didn't know ...

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Widow(er)/life partner/significant other

Jul 11, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Redheadedgammy

Hello group, I started looking around a little on the site and found this group. I lost my husband June 22, 2018. Just a few weeks now. I've been seeing a grief counselor and it seems to help somewhat. I have a wonderful family, two son's and ...

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Silly, Random & Fun

Jul 10, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by LibrePenseur

Right, who does that?

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General & Hellos

Jul 10, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by ProudMary

It’s called Melancholy by Albert Gyorky. I think it’s a pretty good representation of grief.

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General & Hellos

Jul 10, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by Ellatynemouth

Apparently, there's a big display of military air power in the UK today. It's a 'celebration' of the RAF or something. I don't like it. These are the kind of events that happen in dictatorships, where people line the streets cheering and waving ...

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