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22 Mar 2023, 7:28 am

considering uploading an actual image of what I look like, then again I've done that before and the results were mixed.



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22 Mar 2023, 7:33 am

The time has come for me to make arrangements for my oldest kitty, aged 19 and a half.
I've been putting it off for years actually, season to season.
It's easy to convince myself to give him another summer but I don't think that's right.
He's suffering and we're suffering as a result - awake nearly 24 hours a day because of him.
Bear had to miss work at her new job from exhaustion after he screamed all night.
I want to take him to the groomer first because he's stopped self-care and he's a mess.
All I need to do is pick up the phone but I can't.


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22 Mar 2023, 8:00 am

IsabellaLinton wrote:
The time has come for me to make arrangements for my oldest kitty, aged 19 and a half.
I've been putting it off for years actually, season to season.
It's easy to convince myself to give him another summer but I don't think that's right.
He's suffering and we're suffering as a result - awake nearly 24 hours a day because of him.
Bear had to miss work at her new job from exhaustion after he screamed all night.
I want to take him to the groomer first because he's stopped self-care and he's a mess.
All I need to do is pick up the phone but I can't.


I'll be both sincere and compassionate here, I remember when Archie the family cat passed away, I was with a him when he crossed over the passage.Such things are never easy; as Archie had been a honorable member of the family for 19years..Anyways, I simply was trying to be compassionate nor morbid or morose.



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22 Mar 2023, 8:21 am

Thank you longshot. Archie sounds really sweet. I still haven't picked up the phone.


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22 Mar 2023, 8:26 am

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I'm not ashamed to say 49, yet prior to leaving Hiki that's where had I had tweaked the match settings from 35-60 since, I feel that would be a most wise decision. mind you said individual was 23 years of age


Well, it's not illegal, you've done nothing wrong dude and as WAI said, they were wrong to demonize you. However, there are some judgemental busybodies' who question the morality/motive etc of age differences as unfortunately men (not just men) have a bad reputation which has only got worse in recent years, and it's difficult to dispel.
Some couples might find that a big age difference impacts their relationship significantly over time. Others may feel that what makes them compatible is more important than a gap in years.


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22 Mar 2023, 8:28 am

Aw dude, that sucks (((Isabella)))


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22 Mar 2023, 8:29 am

IsabellaLinton wrote:
The time has come for me to make arrangements for my oldest kitty, aged 19 and a half.
I've been putting it off for years actually, season to season.
It's easy to convince myself to give him another summer but I don't think that's right.
He's suffering and we're suffering as a result - awake nearly 24 hours a day because of him.
Bear had to miss work at her new job from exhaustion after he screamed all night.
I want to take him to the groomer first because he's stopped self-care and he's a mess.
All I need to do is pick up the phone but I can't.

(((hugs)))

I know how difficult this situation is.


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22 Mar 2023, 12:57 pm

IsabellaLinton wrote:
The time has come for me to make arrangements for my oldest kitty, aged 19 and a half.
I've been putting it off for years actually, season to season.
It's easy to convince myself to give him another summer but I don't think that's right.
He's suffering and we're suffering as a result - awake nearly 24 hours a day because of him.
Bear had to miss work at her new job from exhaustion after he screamed all night.
I want to take him to the groomer first because he's stopped self-care and he's a mess.
All I need to do is pick up the phone but I can't.

Hugs.
I know how paralysing and heartbreaking it can be.


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22 Mar 2023, 2:42 pm

Seems familiar :scratch:

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Imagine you're on the phone with your boss, and it's an urgent issue so you have to pay close attention to what he’s saying.

While you're on the phone, your toddler starts crying and poking you on the arm. She has something VERY important (in her opinion anyway) that you must hear right now. She can't wait.

Now imagine she has a twin who is just as insistent that you pay him attention. And he's poking you in the arm too, because you're not paying attention to him.

Now, imagine those toddlers are actually your own thoughts, poking at your arm all the time. You can't shut them off, ever. Now, imagine there are hundreds of these toddler thoughts, and that all of them are interesting and provocative, and even though you know you need to pay attention to your boss, these thoughts won't go away.


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22 Mar 2023, 3:04 pm

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longshot wrote:
I'm not ashamed to say 49, yet prior to leaving Hiki that's where had I had tweaked the match settings from 35-60 since, I feel that would be a most wise decision. mind you said individual was 23 years of age


Well, it's not illegal, you've done nothing wrong dude and as WAI said, they were wrong to demonize you. However, there are some judgemental busybodies' who question the morality/motive etc of age differences as unfortunately men (not just men) have a bad reputation which has only got worse in recent years, and it's difficult to dispel.
Some couples might find that a big age difference impacts their relationship significantly over time. Others may feel that what makes them compatible is more important than a gap in years.

I'm one of those judgemental busybodies if it's regarding someone under 18 (regardless of any country's legal age), and when older people seek out much younger people.

And I agree with this:
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Others may feel that what makes them compatible is more important than a gap in years.

Issy: I'm so sorry about the situation with your kitty. (Hugs)


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22 Mar 2023, 3:09 pm

Recidivist wrote:
Seems familiar :scratch:

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Imagine you're on the phone with your boss, and it's an urgent issue so you have to pay close attention to what he’s saying.

While you're on the phone, your toddler starts crying and poking you on the arm. She has something VERY important (in her opinion anyway) that you must hear right now. She can't wait.

Now imagine she has a twin who is just as insistent that you pay him attention. And he's poking you in the arm too, because you're not paying attention to him.

Now, imagine those toddlers are actually your own thoughts, poking at your arm all the time. You can't shut them off, ever. Now, imagine there are hundreds of these toddler thoughts, and that all of them are interesting and provocative, and even though you know you need to pay attention to your boss, these thoughts won't go away.



Now also do this thing at the same time:

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and stare into a solar eclipse:

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and wear some cacti, or have ALL OF your clothes feel like this:

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then add some high-pitched tinnitus on top 24 hours a day for almost 20 years:


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22 Mar 2023, 8:59 pm

IsabellaLinton wrote:
The time has come for me to make arrangements for my oldest kitty, aged 19 and a half.
I've been putting it off for years actually, season to season.
It's easy to convince myself to give him another summer but I don't think that's right.
He's suffering and we're suffering as a result - awake nearly 24 hours a day because of him.
Bear had to miss work at her new job from exhaustion after he screamed all night.
I want to take him to the groomer first because he's stopped self-care and he's a mess.
All I need to do is pick up the phone but I can't.



(((Izzy)))

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22 Mar 2023, 9:00 pm

funeralxempire wrote:
IsabellaLinton wrote:
The time has come for me to make arrangements for my oldest kitty, aged 19 and a half.
I've been putting it off for years actually, season to season.
It's easy to convince myself to give him another summer but I don't think that's right.
He's suffering and we're suffering as a result - awake nearly 24 hours a day because of him.
Bear had to miss work at her new job from exhaustion after he screamed all night.
I want to take him to the groomer first because he's stopped self-care and he's a mess.
All I need to do is pick up the phone but I can't.



(((Izzy)))

Are internet hugs Jewish?


Yes and I'll take ten! :twisted:

I didn't make the call yet.
I'll have to start with the groomer.
My daughter insists that he go out in style. :(


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22 Mar 2023, 11:11 pm

I recently realized that I barely respond to my name. One of my coworkers was apparently trying to get my attention while I was focused on something and another coworker had to alert me to it. I started paying more attention after that and I've caught myself not registering that people are calling my name many times since that happened a couple days ago.



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22 Mar 2023, 11:13 pm

Isabella/\Sorry about the kitty.
What a long life he’s had, and one full of love.


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22 Mar 2023, 11:15 pm

Wolves in sheep's clothing.

Also wolves in wolf's clothing and sheep in wolf's clothing.


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