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LuckyCharms

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9. There have been countless times in my life...

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 10:25 AM

Jul 2

when I thought I was a goner.

When I thought I had nothing to live for.

And then, inevitably, WITHOUT FAIL, AND EVERY SINGLE TIME, something would happen that would pull me out of the horrid abyss just enough to make me see that I was wrong.

I'm trying my hardest here to make you understand something...

You have saved someone's life...and you might never even know who, or why. You may never be made aware of it.

You flashed a quick smile at someone one day when they were thinking of killing themselves, and your smile stopped them. Don't believe me? Trust me, it's true, and it's something that you were not meant to be made cognizant of.

Someone in this world thinks that you are the cat's ass (that is a term that is used as a high compliment in my area of the world)...and they are never going to tell you that they think you are the cat's ass...but they truly believe that you are.

It's human nature to believe that we can't pull through when we are sick...but people pull through every day when things are looking their bleakest.

You're strong enough to type. You're husband loves you, even though it may not feel like he does right now. You may be fighting, you may be arguing, but he loves you. Conflict is part of love. Without true love and caring, there can be no conflict.

I read your Go Fund Me and I can sense how you are feeling right now...because I've been there, Old Baldy, and I've always pulled through.

And you will always pull through now. I promise you that you will pull through.

Don't you fucking dare make me wrong about this!

You're going to be alright, I promise you. And money isn't going to be the thing that makes you alright. A better car isn't the thing that is going to make you alright. YOU are what is going to make you alright.

It's a beautiful world. OldBaldy. And you are part of that beautiful world. And the world would be less beautiful without you in it.

I speak from my heart, and I believe what I am telling you. I hope you believe these truths as well.

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I am sorry, but I have created another GoFundMe to try and help with my current situation. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Jul 1 OP

kick, and I hope you can get the help you need. niyad Jul 1 #1

Thank you. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 2 #7

C'mon over here, OldBaldy... LuckyCharms Jul 1 #2

Well, I don't have much time left, so if there is a reason, it had better become apparent real soon. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2 #6

There have been countless times in my life... LuckyCharms Jul 2 #9

"...and it's something that you were not meant to be made cognizant of." OldBaldy1701E Jul 3 #16

I'm trying to understand your situation a bit better so I could perhaps offer better advice. LuckyCharms Jul 3 #22

I will help but will his be enough? question everything Jul 1 #3

All the resources have said 'Sorry!'. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2 #5

United Way has some help available for paying bills: dflprincess Jul 1 #4

Unless they can pay for it all, there is nothing to ask about. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2 #8

" work with me on bills" means they will accept payments questionseverything Jul 3 #27

You should be able to qualify for MNSure iemanja Monday #41

I do not qualify. My husband makes over their line by $200 bucks, so I get nothing. OldBaldy1701E Monday #42

Donated and wishing the best for you. tanyev Jul 2 #10

Thank you so much. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 3 #17

Bump irisblue Jul 2 #11

Thank you. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 3 #18

Kicking 🦵 questionseverything Jul 2 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Ilikepurple Jul 3 #13

Thank you very much. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 3 #19

Donated and hope things look up for both of you going forward. Ilikepurple Jul 3 #14

Thanks, and I like purple as well. OldBaldy1701E Jul 3 #20

Thank you! Seems we are half way there! question everything Jul 3 #28

I concur with Lucky..i will do what i can Figarosmom Jul 3 #15

It is appreciated. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 3 #21

kick for the Fourth question everything Jul 3 #23

I donated and I hope it will help! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 3 #24

Thank you! OldBaldy1701E Jul 4 #30

You're very welcome, my dear OldBaldy1701E! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 4 #33

Don't feel bad. When I had a heart attack luckily my family chipped in. I'm just going to pay it forward for you. Jacson6 Jul 3 #25

It is appreciated! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 4 #31

Stay strong, my friend UpInArms Jul 3 #26

Thank you! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 4 #32

Another kick question everything Jul 4 #29

Kick. We can do this question everything Jul 5 #34

Gods, I feel like I should give a salary to QE for all the work they are doing on my behalf. OldBaldy1701E Jul 5 #35

I posted on the Persoal Finance Group question everything Jul 5 #36

Once there are 50 replies, it pops up on the latest scroll questionseverything Jul 6 #37

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And another kick question everything Jul 7 #39

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