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OldBaldy1701E

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11. Thanks, but unfortunately life has already shown me that I am useless.

Reply to LoisB (Reply #5)

Fri Jul 11, 2025, 07:39 AM

Jul 11

Since I cannot work, I cannot get any kind of aid, and I cannot handle this entire situation much longer.

I am not the one who keeps making me feel useless. Our society does that when it keeps telling me my career is useless and my choices of how I live is useless and my sexual preferences are useless, and my desire for a just and fair community is useless.

One tends to really believe it when it keeps coming from all angles.

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The drain in the sink has come apart. [View all] OldBaldy1701E Jul 10 OP

It's not your job to fix the drain SheltieLover Jul 10 #1

I am trying to. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #8

... SheltieLover Jul 11 #9

Let them fix it, gab13by13 Jul 10 #2

Fortunately drains aren't under pressure and PVC The Wizard Jul 10 #3

It always works as long as you take care of the issue. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #7

I notice he's not trying it... chowmama Jul 10 #4

Hehe, we don't want him to try that. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #10

Never, ever, ever think of yourself as "useless". You are just meant for more important jobs LoisB Jul 11 #5

Thanks, but unfortunately life has already shown me that I am useless. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #11

I will bet the farm there is something you do better than anyone you know. Dig deep within LoisB Jul 11 #12

Thank you. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #13

Thanks for all the encouraging words. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #6

The maintenance dude just left. OldBaldy1701E Jul 11 #14

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