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Coping through the death process
Grief & Loss / by Webspinner
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 December 29th, 2025
...See more I'm struggling this holiday as is my family as my beloved Uncle, who actually has been more like a father than my father to me, is actively dying. He is on comfort care in late stage dementia where his body is shutting down. I sat with him in the hospital today as he came in and out of awareness. He recognized me a bit then thought I was his wife who for health issues has only been able to visit the hospital once. It is so hard to see this once vibrant man suffering. Then also handle the feelings and needs of his wife and children. I'm focusing on being a support for them and trying to keep my own grief quiet so as not toalw theirs worse as although I have viewed him as a father figure, I am not his actual daughter and do not want to take away from his primary family. It's a hard thing to do especially as this is a season that is hard for me due to other losses. I'm not sure how to express this more clearly. Any feedback is appreciated.
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Regaining motivation to clean
Depression Support / by Webspinner
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 December 1st, 2025
...See more Hi everyone, I have been struggling with severe depression for the last year and a half. In some ways thongs have improved as I'm not isolating as much as before and I actually now am enjoying food again. However I am really struggling to clean my home and it is so embarrassing to me as prior to this my house was tidy. It's like there is a wall up and although I do clean the dishes and don't have food or garbage lying around my house is in shambles. Intellectually I want to clean it yet haven't really made a good enough dent into the project. I know part of it is that because of health issues last year I felt I needed to bring things up from basement and downstairs which I might need because I was having a hard time getting up and down stairs and falling. So my main living area is now crowded and my house is old with little storage space. The clutter drives me nuts but I go to start and maybe make it 10 min then feel overwhelmed and give up. I know this can occur with depression but I'm stuck as to how to get out of this loop as I want it cleaned, I know I will feel better with it clean except physical cleaning will cause intense physical pain but I just seem to keep making excuses or not having the energy to work on the project. Has anyone dealt with this and have any suggestions? I have made lists, put music on, tried giving self pep talks, asked for help from friends, etc and I'm still looking at most of what was brought to main floor last year which is crowding my great room. It is frustrating and then I best myself up for it despite knowing that is not helpful.
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Old grief surfacing during holidays
Grief & Loss / by Webspinner
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 November 26th, 2025
...See more The holidays are bittersweet for me as despite having my birthday in this season I struggle with grief from past loss. I also lost one of my fur babies this year so it just deepens the old grief and loneliness. I'm finding it difficult to find the joy and since I also grieve the missing of what could have been in family relationships. I feel like an outsider in my family and am grieving that missed opportunity. Anyone else here going through something similar and any suggestions to get through this time of year?
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Befriending myself
Friendship Support / by Webspinner
Last post
 November 26th, 2025
...See more I am new to this space having joined a little over a week ago and do to several transitions in life I'm grappling with who I am now at this stage of my life and being my own friend. That may sound odd but since I retired due to medical reasons and have less socializing ability I feel like I I have a boring life and wonder what I bring to new friendships as I grapple with wondering if I really like my own self. Can anyone relate?
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Finding new friends in middle age
Friendship Support / by Webspinner
Last post
 December 20th, 2025
...See more Hi everyone, I'm new here and so I'm not savvy to how all this works but part of the reason I joined the app is because I'm lonely and want new people to connect with especially in middle age. How have you navigated finding new meaningful friendships?
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