Why would I not want you to reply to my post?
I don’t get it…did the sugar coating fall off of it?

Doomsday is coming and I need a xanax.

Random Q: Are you in the healthcare field? I don’t think sarcasm is diagnose-able because it’s always missed.

Not that it actually matters but I have to say:

“To be told as a child “to be a rock” so to help everyone – that is so wrong for the child’s well being.”

With the provided information, we can’t possibly understand the context of the conversations that this was said to this child.
I assume you, Anita, know the difference between fact and opinion? Opinions like these are unfair and this is a perfect example of the kind of uninformed conclusions that some people are seeking to draw. Why so quick on the trigger?

Do you have children? If so, focus your assumptions on them. If not, my apologies as I realize, everything looks easy from your perspective.

@bulletww
Insecure, helpless, and weak are all crappy, put them together and it’s not an enjoyable state of mind.
Expressing feelings doesn’t sound like a huge step. The pressure you are feeling will cease as soon as you find out about her husband and the 65 pounds she gained after her sex change operation. Not really…but what are you afraid of? Worst case scenario?
She stalks your life, hurts you for pleasure, ruins your life and your faith in humanity? Rarely happens, but you can’t rule anything out.

Yep, I agree that you need to flip a switch and get back to zen. Good luck doing that online. These people love fear. Control freaks will use your fear to control you. I’d keep hunting for that complete person that isn’t advertising signs of neediness. Maybe humans do need one another but if you start seeking out the needy women to go all Jerry Maguire with, you are sure to land a fruit loop. Just my opinion.

@Anita

Maybe you don’t have a happily ever after in your future because you are on the edge of your seat ready for the inevitable devastation.
You mention that when a person gets to calm it’s never permanent – do you relish in the constant fear and anxiety of life or is that just my misguided assumption based on your fear inducing posts? Either way, if you were in my home, I would be a chain smoker with a xanax addiction. I hope you are coping well and watching what YOU are eating. Don’t obsess about your weight, needy men mike like a little more padding.

Night!

Hi Anita,

I’m making myself known, as I am all alone on Thanksgiving Eve.
Don’t get your hopes up though, I won’t be offing myself tonight.

I actually didn’t know that Thanksgiving Eve is a holiday, let alone the most family oriented holiday of the year. If I had known, I would have taken the day off and started celebrating.

I’m listening to your radio station and trying to relate…nothing yet.
I am sure that something will be worth of my time and hint to my intense, frightening, and very difficult future.

I can’t believe you are alone tonight too! It’s preposterous that someone that is so honest and sweet is choosing loneliness on this important holiday. Maybe your evening walk and rubber necking is really important to you. Perhaps it is the hobby that helped you to be so amazingly compassionate. I thought I saw that in a post once, directed toward yourself. You’re so much like Buddha!

Stay strong tonight, I need you to keep posting so I can sustain my paranoia about my future. How exciting (hilarious?) it is to confirm that your stories are never distorted. I thought you were legit!

Happy Thanksgiving!

If you like your job – keep it.
Go to school and get an education – you”ll need it to support yourself. Independence means that you make your choices, not a domineering dude. Good luck.

Anita,

You sound so qualified!
Thank you for all your wonderful advise.
Such an obviously kind heart!!

Just assume it is and realize it wasn’t later.
Fall in love hard, for the first time, every time. LOL