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In my area, February is usually worse than January in terms of bleakness and weather, even though the days are noticeably a bit longer. Also for me, February is the month which has several significant anniversary dates of deaths of people I loved, so I'm always glad to be finished with it and moving into March, the herald of Spring and, also, coincidentally, my birthday month. Yep, roll on, March 2021!!!
 
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Clix Pix said:
It sounds as though you have plenty of emotional strength and determination, both very good traits to have, and that you are ready to take on the new challenges which lie ahead. I hope you also have found very good support, not just among friends and family, but in any local groups affiliated with nationwide LBGTQ organizations, too, which can be so helpful as you move through your transition.....
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Thank you! I have primarily found support through friends and family, but as I continue on I do intend to look for support with groups and organizations as well. :)
 
Clix Pix said:
In my area, February is usually worse than January in terms of bleakness and weather, even though the days are noticeably a bit longer. Also for me, February is the month which has several significant anniversary dates of deaths of people I loved, so I'm always glad to be finished with it and moving into March, the herald of Spring and, also, coincidentally, my birthday month. Yep, roll on, March 2021!!!
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For me it’s the other way. The dates I want to forget are November until January. Then there’s Birthdays we don’t do anymore in the summer, Mother’s Day in March. Father’s Day in June. So basically 6 months of the year I could happily do without.
 
RogerWilco6502 said:
Thank you! I have primarily found support through friends and family, but as I continue on I do intend to look for support with groups and organizations as well. :)
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While I do not really agree with the LGBT community (I am being vague to avoid PRSI content), do not ever let anyone to pull you down.

You’re going to face many insults, bullying (real life or cyber), and possibly some acts of violence. Always remember that it’s their problem and what they do and say does not define you. While I am sure you will be able to face honest disagreement and civil hard conversations, do not ever let jerks take even 0.001% of your attention and certainly don’t allow them to steal even an ounce of good mood from you.
 
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Well, these days, I recall the birthdays of each of my parents with a smile, and use the day to raise a glass to them and to their memory - for, as Decent Brother remarked to me just a few days ago, in an almost marvelling tone - "you know, I have only recently realised that I had a very happy childhood."

And supportive and sympathetic parents.

yaxomoxay said:
While I do not really agree with the LGBT community (I am being vague to avoid PRSI content), do not ever let anyone to pull you down.

You’re going to face many insults, bullying (real life or cyber), and possibly some acts of violence. Always remember that it’s their problem and what they do and say does not define you. While I am sure you will be able to face honest disagreement and civil hard conversations, do not ever let jerks take even 0.001% of your attention and certainly don’t allow them to steal even an ounce of good mood from you.
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Very good post and well said.
 
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Well, these days, I recall the birthdays of each of my parents with a smile, and use the day to raise a glass to them and to their memory - for, as Decent Brother remarked just a few days ago, in an almost marvelling tone - "you know, I have only recently realised that I had a very happy childhood."

And supportive and sympathetic parents.



Very good post and well said.
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I don’t acknowledge any birthdays. My own, my wife’s or parents. Just extra sad days in our world.

Snow is coming down quite heavy. Not what I’d have chosen. It’s supposed to stop around midnight.
 
Hi to all,

2020 year and Those days were bad for me. It is very hurtful for me to hear about people dying from COVID-19 around the world. I hope this 2021 year will be better. I wish we all will take the vaccine and I hope some people in the world will learn from it to be better people.

If someone wants to talk I will be happy to help :)

Sincerely,
Shalev Bukovetsky.
 
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Hi to all,

2020 year and Those days were bad for me. It is very hurtful for me to hear about people dying from COVID-19 around the world. I hope this 2021 year will be better. I wish we all will take the vaccine and I hope some people in the world will learn from it to be better people.

If someone wants to talk I will be happy to help :)

Sincerely,
Shalev Bukovetsky.
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Very happy to take the vaccine, but based on my age and health issues (lack off!), it will be months before I get a chance.
 
Apple fanboy said:
I don’t acknowledge any birthdays. My own, my wife’s or parents. Just extra sad days in our world.
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In my teens, I used to have the grumps about such things; now, I choose to celebrate them, mine, those of my brothers, and those of friends and parents (when the latter were alive, and I still salute them now that that are not with us, except in thought and memory), should they wish to acknowledge and celebrate such occasions.

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Snow is coming down quite heavy. Not what I’d have chosen. It’s supposed to stop around midnight.
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Not a fan of snow.

Or, the cold, the wet, the dark, dreary, damp

Shalevbuko said:
Hi to all,

2020 year and Those days were bad for me. It is very hurtful for me to hear about people dying from COVID-19 around the world. I hope this 2021 year will be better. I wish we all will take the vaccine and I hope some people in the world will learn from it to be better people.

If someone wants to talk I will be happy to help :)

Sincerely,
Shalev Bukovetsky.
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A lovely post, and thank you.

Agree re the vaccine; I shall most certainly avail of it when it is made available, but, while I am nowhere near the 'head' of the queue to receiev such vaccinations, my brother reminds me that none of us are getting any younger.
 
Scepticalscribe said:
In my teens, I used to have the grumps about such things; now, I choose to celebrate them, mine, those of my brothers, and those of friends and parents (when the latter were alive, and I still salute them now that that are not with us, except in thought and memory), should they wish to acknowledge and celebrate such occasions.


Not a fan of snow.

Or, the cold, the wet, the dark, dreary, damp



A lovely post, and thank you.

Agree re the vaccine; I shall most certainly avail of it when it is made available, but, while I am nowhere near the 'head' of the queue to receiev such vaccinations, my brother reminds me that none of us are getting any younger.
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Nothing about the grumps. Just part of losing our daughter. That’s when things stopped for us. I don’t care about age. It’s just a number. But anything that most families celebrate we just do our best to forget.
 
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Nothing about the grumps. Just part of losing our daughter. That’s when things stopped for us. I don’t care about age. It’s just a number. But anything that most families celebrate we just do our best to forget.
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I suppose that the circumstances of a loss - and how that loss have been experienced - have a considerable influence in how that loss is acknowledged, commemorated or dealt with.

In the here and now, a glass of Something Nice has just been poured.
 
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Scepticalscribe said:
I suppose that the circumstances of a loss - and how that loss have been experienced - have a considerable influence in how that loss is acknowledged, commemorated or dealt with.

In the here and now, a glass of Something Nice has just been poured.
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You couldn’t even begin to imagine how it changed our life. Things since then have never been the same. Never will.
 
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I love how these nfl and ncaa throwball referees miss blatant and vital out of bounds and catches during the game but never miss those dumb “taunting” penalties that dont figure in the score.
 
Apple fanboy said:
Nothing about the grumps. Just part of losing our daughter. That’s when things stopped for us. I don’t care about age. It’s just a number. But anything that most families celebrate we just do our best to forget.
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What happened with your daughter has to have been absolutely devastating to both you and Mrs AFB, and it is not surprising that your lives have never been the same since then. For one thing there is not the usual closure such as what happens with a death, and for another, it is clear to me that the betrayal and obliteration of trust pretty much has put "paid" to the possibility of any reconciliation in the future. Yet at the same time of course you ARE still going to be concerned about your child and where she is, what she is doing, how she is doing..... A VERY difficult situation all the way around.
 
yaxomoxay said:
Received a letter from my son in boot camp. It’s hard, but it seems that he’s doing fine. It looks like it’s also quite an introspective experience for him. He’s certainly learning a lot of interesting stuff.
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Thanks to him, and y’all, for his service!
 
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At age 75 I am in the cohort which is (hopefully) going to be receiving the vaccine next after the first responders, medical personnel, other essential personnel, residents in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and additional group residential places etc, etc., and I'll be there at the site, sleeve rolled up, arm stuck out, ready to get the jab as soon as it is available to me!
 
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yaxomoxay said:
While I do not really agree with the LGBT community (I am being vague to avoid PRSI content), do not ever let anyone to pull you down.

You’re going to face many insults, bullying (real life or cyber), and possibly some acts of violence. Always remember that it’s their problem and what they do and say does not define you. While I am sure you will be able to face honest disagreement and civil hard conversations, do not ever let jerks take even 0.001% of your attention and certainly don’t allow them to steal even an ounce of good mood from you.
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Thank you for the kind words! :D
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Welp...This sure makes me feel young and vitality!
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It's also important to remember that a lot of the nostalgia you see is more the manufactured sort designed to push products labeled as "retro" or "vintage". :3
 
Clix Pix said:
At age 75 I am in the cohort which is (hopefully) going to be receiving the vaccine next after the first responders, medical personnel, other essential personnel, residents in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and additional group residential places etc, etc., and I'll be there at the site, sleeve rolled up, arm stuck out, ready to get the jab as soon as it is available to me!
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Then you can finally have a bit more normality in your life.
 
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