Having a hard time today

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Ever wish you were dead? I have felt that way for the past couple days. I am not enjoying life and don't want to be here.

 

[quasar4legs]

Ever wish you were dead? I have felt that way for the past couple days. I am not enjoying life and don't want to be here.

Hi Shelly,
I am so sorry you are feeling this way but you have done the right thing posting here for support.

I know things have been hard for you for some time and it must be very difficult dealing with these feelings everyday, I hope that one day soon you will be able to find inner peace

I would urge you to talk to your doctor and let them know how you are feeling, it is important to get the help that you need.

I am really worried about you, please reach out to a trusted friend or family member so that they can help you. I don't have the answers Shelly but you are a special person and I have a lot of admiration for the way that you have battled this illness.

PM me if you would like to talk, you know I am always ready to listen and have a chat.

I am sending you some cookies, a cup of tea and a great big

Quasar

 

[mommasita]

Ever wish you were dead? I have felt that way for the past couple days. I am not enjoying life and don't want to be here.

To be honest, yes. It has been awhile, but I went through that a few years back, and as Quasar suggested, I spoke to my Dr, who set up some specialists who helped me see the light. It wasn't an overnight process, but in time the sun came back around.

I think that Quasar has given you some great advice. I also am a Pm away, or a phone call if need be. I'd be glad to talk to you, sometimes we feel so alone, or that we are going through it alone, when we don't have to be.

Please keep in touch to let us know how you are doing..

 

[Rose23]

Hi, Shelly F. from Ohio!

I'm from the Buckeye state also. I was also unemployed for a while but found a lot of opportunities through OfficeTeam.com working temporary contracts for them. They have many opportunities available in Ohio and they pay fairly decent; just plug in your zip code on their website and reach out to them. I received a minimum of four permanent job offers by working through this company.

I'll pray too. Your new job is just around the corner!

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Hello Girls. Thank you for your support and love especially the cookies and warm tea.

This is suppose to be a happy time because Spring has sprung early. The temps have been in the lower 70 and the sunny is plentiful. except for last night when the rain fell hard. I think I am sad because I reached my one year anniversary of being unemployed

I had to remind myself that 4 months of my job search was lost because of a job offer that fell through. Which I am not sure I mentioned was a god sent. Because 2 weeks after I found out the job offer fell through, the prison was sold and by the end of the year everyone had lost their jobs. So I would have been back to square one looking. But its hard knowing I have been out of work for 12 months! But I also have to remember I did have a few job offers they just weren't ones that I left comfortable accepting.

I am however volunteering at the hospital one day a week and the girls in the dept I help out are very greatful for my help. I also clean my girlfriend office one morning a week. Takes me all of 2 hours a week. We get to chat as I clean since she is the only one in the office on the day that I clean so its a fun time for us.

I also have to think that if I was working I would not be able to get other things done such as spring cleaning the inside of the house, preparing the flower beds. I do things so my husband doesn't have to do them like mowing the grass, taking the cars in for oil changes, and such.

I always have this thought that I don't contribute to the family because I dont have a job. But then I think of all the stuff I do everyday. Cooking, house cleaning, laundry, small maintenence projects, grocery shopping. There are many many days that when I finally finish the projects I am working on, it is late in the afternoon so its as if I worked a full day.
I did get hired by the County to be a hostess at their events center that they rent out to people for various events such as weddings receptions, company meetings, fundraising events and so forth. It is a new building that has only be open a short time and they hire me and 3 other ladies last month. I have yet to get called to work an event so it doesn't have the real job feel. BTW When we were at the Magic Kingdom on Feb this was the wish I made during the Wishes celebration and two days later it came true. If I would have know that wishes really do come true I would have wished for something bigger like winning the lotto!
Well my DH should be home soon and I thing the dryer has stopped so I better run and tackle my last load of laundry before he gets home. It is 70 degrees here and I am hoping we can go to the park and walk before dark!!
Have a great St. Patricks day tomorrow Girls.

 

[quasar4legs]

Hi Shelly,

Never underestimate the contribution you make to your family even when you are not in paid employment.
Keeping everything running smoothly is not easy and it must make things easier for your hubby.
Don't forget to take time out to do things that make you happy, housework never ends so its always good to find a few minutes to sit in the sun or go for a walk etc.

How wonderful of you to be doing volunteer work at the hospital, I can imagine how helpful it is for the staff to have you there one day a week. They are lucky to have you

Hang in there Shelly, we are here for you

Quasar

 

[doris1976]

Sorry to hear that, as I have had many of those days in my life. Sometimes a hug is all you need, sometimes I just need to be held until I fall asleep. Hope you are doing better, and got those hugs coming your way.

 

[mommasita]

I'm happy you posted back, I can't begin to tell you how you have crossed my mind.

As stated, NEVER underestimate yourself. Everything you do makes everyone's life easier. I know I am home. .. Some days though aren't as easy as others. I feel down, like why am I not working, blah blah... However, I know I will work again and help in that aspect of things. But I truly believe EVERY single thing you do, be it cleaning, preparing of a meal, making a bed, etc, etc, helps..

Thinking of you Shelly and hoping you are enjoying St. Pat's weekend

 

[Twende]

HI Shelly!

I am sorry things are so rough for you right now. You always have support here!

You have gotten some great advice. Please do not think that these feelings will be with your forever. Your physician can and will help you find those rays of sunshine again!

You are never far from my mind. This has been a rough year for me too and at times I just want to lay down and never even try to rise. But I know that I have friends and family who are there to support me and who like me, shoot even love me.

Hugs from afar to you right now!

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Just wanted to pop in and give you guys an update.

The kitties turned 1yr old on May 5 and they are doing great. Snoops - the male kitty- is so loveing. He loves to lick me and is always in a good mood. His sister Julie is still a bit shy and needs to be handle with kid gloves but LOVES to be petted. She makes a bee line for the kitchen if she hears the door to the fridge open up she is hoping I will feed her a morsel of cheese.

Our older calico who is 5 yrs old loves to romp through the house with her! Usually the calico wants no one to chase her though the house and will growl but for some reason the two females get along very well. Its nice to see the two of them playing peacefully.

I, on the other hand just got two job offers in one day!!! I chose the one that is 2 miles from home and its a position that I feel very confident in doing. I don't start till mid June so that gives me a bit of time to transition to being a working woman again. Who would have thought that after being unemployed for 15 months that I would get two job offers in one day!

Everyone thank you so much for your support

 

[quasar4legs]

Just wanted to pop in and give you guys an update.

The kitties turned 1yr old on May 5 and they are doing great. Snoops - the male kitty- is so loveing. He loves to lick me and is always in a good mood. His sister Julie is still a bit shy and needs to be handle with kid gloves but LOVES to be petted. She makes a bee line for the kitchen if she hears the door to the fridge open up she is hoping I will feed her a morsel of cheese.

Our older calico who is 5 yrs old loves to romp through the house with her! Usually the calico wants no one to chase her though the house and will growl but for some reason the two females get along very well. Its nice to see the two of them playing peacefully.

I, on the other hand just got two job offers in one day!!! I chose the one that is 2 miles from home and its a position that I feel very confident in doing. I don't start till mid June so that gives me a bit of time to transition to being a working woman again. Who would have thought that after being unemployed for 15 months that I would get two job offers in one day!

Everyone thank you so much for your support

Hi

So thrilled for you that everything is working out, congratulations on the 2 job offers and it will be wonderful to be able to work so close to home.

It sounds like the kitties are very happy and enjoying the good life, thanks to you

Your good news has made my day, I am so happy

Quasar

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Hi

So thrilled for you that everything is working out, congratulations on the 2 job offers and it will be wonderful to be able to work so close to home.

It sounds like the kitties are very happy and enjoying the good life, thanks to you

Your good news has made my day, I am so happy

Quasar

Thanks Quasar. You are such a good and loveing friend. Thanks for everything.

 

[mommasita]

Hi, thanks for sharing such a positive and great update!

 

[quasar4legs]

Hi Shelly

How is the new job going?

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

I don't start until June 13. But will let you know how it goes.

 

[quasar4legs]

I don't start until June 13. But will let you know how it goes.

Sorry Shelly, I forgot when you started

Enjoy the week
Quasar