What's Going On In Your Life?

[benjamin]

Damn, man, that's hard. It's definitely nothing to joke about, very sad stuff. What you've got to understand here, suicide is a choice. Not anyone's fault, but a personal CHOICE. Sucks for us that stay, nonetheless.

On some related note, guys, things are horrible down here in Mexico. Violence is at an all time high, people get kidnapped and tortured, murdered and wiped from the face of the earth, both by the government and organized crime, those two working with each other, more likely than not. It's like stuff you see on movies, but suddenly you hear about it happening in your hometown, it sucks man. It's not safe out here, and that's really sad because it used to be a cool, peaceful place. I'm pretty sure you've seen or heard some in the news, but there's lots of stuff they don't show or tell. It's very frustrating you have to walk looking over your own shoulders, and if something happens, you're on your own, because no cop, no authority is there to protect you. Saddest thing is, people who seek help are the ones who die worst.

[Reed]

Ya i know, just like u said it sucks for the people who have to stay here.

And damn dude thats some scary as shit going on down there hope everything goes well for u.

[VyperJMc]

Please be safe, ben!

[iMG]

Nov 11, 2014 15:28:20 GMT -5 VyperJMc said:

Please be safe, ben!

seriously man!

[durty530]

Scary stuff man, I was reading up on that yesterday. It really does sound like something out of a movie. Like they said be safe man.

[benjamin]

Thanks guys... You're awesome.

[[beej]]

I think a lot of you know that I work in a hospital as a career (I actually did an episode of Zone V while at work). I work as a respiratory therapist in the intensive care unit. Sadly, when people need my help (i.e. breathing machines, advanced airway support) they are usually fighting an uphill battle. The victories are few and far between, but I guess that makes the lives I do save that much more special.

I just watched a really nice man pass tonight. Sadly, this isn't an uncommon thing in my line of work. He mentioned to me a few hours ago that he just wanted to go to sleep, and pass quietly. It still affects you though, regardless of how many times you watch those final breaths. It's crazy that we're here one second, and the next second we're not.

There's no real point to this post. I guess I just get a little philosophical after seeing these types of things.

Now I'm off to try to keep the next bed alive.

[Pick]

Well that was depressing.

[Bless.]

I love how you guys can be so comfortable with each other like this. Warms my heart. Ben be safe dude and beej I'll give you all the hugs and kisses you need brotha. You're a tough dude to go through all that, I know it isn't easy, bud. You have my respect. ♡

As for me, I'm a logistics supervisor at IKEA. Great place to work but one of my bosses just stresses me out beyond belief and drives me insane. I just try to ignore it because I know I'll be in the shitter without this job (salary: $2500/mo). I just live in a fancy condo with a roomie and drive a 2012 Honda CR-Z lol.

Time for a sob story, guys. I haven't been completely happy in quite a bit. My ex-girlfriend who I was with for three years; I found out she was sleeping around with someone else. We broke up back in August and it still hurts. I cant bring myself to commit to anyone else. I know it isn't right to judge future relationships based on the past but it becomes difficult to trust someone to that extent after something like that occurs.

I loved her and I probably still do even though I know deep down she isn't worth another second of my time. Moving on completely is my goal at the moment. It isn't right for someone like that to still hold value in your life when they never so much as hesitated to just make your world crumble.

[Bless.]

Also, just read all 15 pages of this thread. Man, what is up with womennnnn.

[benjamin]

Something hard to read, there beej. It's pretty shocking to feel or to be there for someone's last breath. I just think it's awesome you and lots of others are willing to do that, you know, actually trying to know the person there. Not just "another patient". It's just awesome, and I commend you for that.

What you wrote also reminded me of how my dad went a couple of years ago. I still play it back in my mind, I literally felt his hand no longer holding mine. I miss that man so much, but I'm so happy his soul's at peace.

Give it time, bless. That's all I can say. Time does heal all wounds, and it also makes you some wiser. I'm not trying to say she wasn't special, but there's lots of girls around. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to commit to someone when the time is right. Key word of all this is TIME. TIME TIME TIME.

Thanks for the good wishes bless, and yeah... we've been all together reading each other's good and bad for quite some time and we're all "there" for each other, so, we're all pretty comfortable. You know, I really care for all you guys.

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Jan 15, 2015 22:54:02 GMT -5 benjamin said:

Something hard to read, there beej. It's pretty shocking to feel or to be there for someone's last breath. I just think it's awesome you and lots of others are willing to do that, you know, actually trying to know the person there. Not just "another patient". It's just awesome, and I commend you for that.

What you wrote also reminded me of how my dad went a couple of years ago. I still play it back in my mind, I literally felt his hand no longer holding mine. I miss that man so much, but I'm so happy his soul's at peace.

Give it time, bless. That's all I can say. Time does heal all wounds, and it also makes you some wiser. I'm not trying to say she wasn't special, but there's lots of girls around. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to commit to someone when the time is right. Key word of all this is TIME. TIME TIME TIME.

Thanks for the good wishes bless, and yeah... we've been all together reading each other's good and bad for quite some time and we're all "there" for each other, so, we're all pretty comfortable. You know, I really care for all you guys.

I care about all of you guys too

And Bless, I think right now I would suggest to do stuff that makes YOU happy. Don't let one person be the only reason you're happy, do stuff you like. Better yourself. Eventually that one girl will come into your life and it will be worth the wait.

[Deleted]

I am really enjoying my screenwriting class right now. Having a lot of fun, learning the ins and outs, just a blast to be in.

[Deleted]

I don't know if anyone has ever felt like, or feels like, this but man it's kinda difficult to make friends in college. I like to think that I'm a easily approachable guy but nothing. In fact, I feel like I have to go out of my way more so to even have a conversation with some people and it feels like a job than getting to know someone and that doesn't feel right.

I don't know, maybe I'm not as dynamite and approachable as I think I am...no. That can't be it. I'm the real deal.

[iMG]

No dude, it definitely is difficult. Join a club. Its easily the quickest way to make friends because it is a bunch of people with a similar interest in a isolated space. You'll make friends real quick dude!