Why doesn't it last

Mental Health Depression & Mood Disorders
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So yesterday I spent 10 hours at our local Relay for Life. I was on the planning committee. Despite the leg injury I had a very special job. I sat at the Welcone Table all day and greeted our suvivors, those still fighting and the people who had come to participate. It was wonderful and rewarding. In addition, the students from the school where I used to work greeted me with smiles, hugs, questions, treats, and their time. They even procured a wheel chair to allow me to join them in their team lap. Tears in my eyes and hugs all around. I was so touched and moved by the stories of the many survivors, fighters, and caregivers.

Yet as soon as I got home I was smacked in the face by my lonely life. Why couldn't the wonderful feelings last?

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We always have to remember that we are never alone, Our Lord and the angels are with us all the time. Sometimes we are surrounded by people and when we come home we feel lonely, but also, we are given time to reflect and appreciate that we have these opportunities. Have faith and say a prayer when you can. God bless you.

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lonliness is hard to deal with because it seems like we can be surrounded by a hundred people and yet when we are alone for a minute it feels like a life time. makes me wonder is there something missing within ourselves? is there something that is causing us unhappiness? how can we feel so alone all the time?

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Thank you Ashley and Marcie. You have helped me.