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I haven’t been spouting much. Part of that is because I’m an introvert but a bigger part is that I’m stuck and have been for some time. Now, I’d like to share why.

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Spiritual Annie
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I’ve been a writer ever since I could pick up a pencil. Journaling mostly, but also short stories, and I’ve long imagined my life and recovery might make a good book. I even started writing it.
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Then, more life happened.
In a nutshell I had a near death experience, became homeless for eight months, lost my best ever friend to an accidental overdose, lost my trailer to a scumlord, ended up in an Assisted Living Facility, lost my eldest sister to cancer, and developed more health problems.
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During it all, I found myself writing less and less. For me, it’s like slowly losing my ability to talk. The clincher was losing my sister. It’s not that we were very close. It was a shock to realize that my generation was now the eldest in my family tree and drawing near the end of our lives.
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I know we’re dealing with a lot—potential wars and the election of a lifetime—and this seems like a deep subject for a social media platform, but I’d like to ask if you wouldn’t mind my trying to share more of my thoughts here.
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I don’t expect to be a downer. Scared sometimes, yes. Philosophical and spiritual definitely. But not depressing. That’s not me.

I guess by writing this thread, I’ve already started. I hope I haven’t scared y’all off.
07:16 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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gdavidbrown
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Please, Spout on.
09:27 PM - Apr 19, 2024
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susan adelman
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You had the courage to reach out. I am familiar w/ the phrase "everyone's pain is real to them" but, sheesh, you've had a rough patch. I'm a good editor, if you're in the market. I also believe I've got a book to write but haven't been able to start. We can support one another. Following you now.
09:16 PM - Apr 19, 2024
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Susan L
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Sometimes it helps to just put it out into the universe ❤️
Spout away
09:15 PM - Apr 19, 2024
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Ginger Ninja
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Little words chained together here are a start!
08:54 PM - Apr 19, 2024
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Sarah Apfel
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You can't scare us off - not gonna happen. Please keep writing and sharing here when you feel like it, ok? 💛
10:37 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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Cathi Turner
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Life is heavy and we were never meant to carry it alone. Here to listen, even if it gets dark.

So much of social media is posting only the "good." Let's keep making this platform a better version by keeping space for how hard reality actually is.

Can't wait to see what you create ❤️
10:31 AM - Apr 17, 2024 (Edited)
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Jacquelyn G.
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May you be supported and upheld during this difficult time. When life is utter chaos, I search for the next right thing to do and do that. Wash a dish, do a load of laundry, take a nap, whatever. Then I look for the next right thing. Sometimes the right thing is doing nothing (which isn’t nothing).
10:30 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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Anthony Lee
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I am sorry to hear about the things happening in your life.

Feel free to share whatever you want. Other than Spoutible's Terms of Service, there are no rules about what you are allowed or not allowed to share.
10:24 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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Lee
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I think if they can handle my stories they can probably handle yours. I'm so sorry.
10:09 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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Cindy_Coffeelatte
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Will be out here watching for more. So many of us are grappling with these many issues. It does help to know others are having these deep thoughts.
10:08 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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Tracy I
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I absolutely want to provide an ear to hear your story! You had mentioned a bit months back and I have since been hoping for some positives for you. Many of us are unprepared for the challenges of aging, the physical, the mental, the emotional of just losing others our age making it all too real.
09:59 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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Gee Cathy
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whew, life happens hard, I hope this is the begining of your words flowing once again

I'd love to read what you want to share 🧡
09:57 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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Mark Harming
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You're all good Annie.

Let it flow. You're dealing with a LOT.
09:54 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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Star Wars Cats
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I’m not an overtly expressive person when it comes to personal writing and have anxiety and fear about showing vulnerability. But I can sometimes hear my voice in others who have the courage to write and I appreciate and applaud that. 💜
08:59 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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Madeleine
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I’m so glad you are safely housed. What a challenging year. Keep sharing. I am dealing with a lot of things now that I can’t seem to write about. Be my example!
08:23 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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Kinzie Mat
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I can commiserate more than I’d like to admit, but am SO proud of you for this thread/ recognizing what’s going on, & sharing with us! 🫂♥️ You’ve got this, Darling Friend.
08:08 AM - Apr 17, 2024
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Josef Konrad
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Our superpower lies in our authenticity. It can forge connections beyond our imagination. Staying true to ourselves through our real life stories inspires others to do the same. In doing so, we wield the power to touch lives simply by embracing our genuine selves and sharing what we have learned.
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