17 days ago I was right at the edge of the deep end. Just before that I was in the deep end and trying to hold on. After that post, I was at one of my lowest points. I was in a terrible state, believing I was losing my wife, my dogs, my job, my house, and everything I have worked for these past 13 years. Not to say any of it belongs to me, but I think you know what I mean. Before that post I was looking up thing like sleeping bags to throw the last that I had at. Before that, I was considering how I’d end myself, in multiple ways. But I found all of you. And despite my unskillful behavior, you all stood by me, through my delusions, and anger. I still am ignorant, and I see how greedy I must be, but again, you all stood by me. I want to apologize for the ass I’ve been to the community. I’m still taking things a day at a time, and I will hopefully continue with that. I’ve been working on some things, and we will see how it goes hopefully. I did speak with my Dr and we made some adjustments, which will hopefully take effect in 5 more days. Anyways, I’m not to great with words, but I sincerely thank you for your kindness, and I’m just grateful. It’s Thursday. Hopefully I’ll be able to continue learning from the community. I wish you all a beautiful evening, or day depending on where you’re at.

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How do I accept bad circumstances?

So basically I found myself in a pinch, the problem I would say was not entirely my fault but kinda of a mix of bad circumstances lining up

But I have to face that thing, it will always be there for me waiting, I can face it now but I dont know how I will be after I survive it, it stands at me like the unknown, but it is the Truth

Another option is to delay the problem till I can somehow manage it although I dont think it might be possible, I have been delaying it for a long time already and it caused me lots of suffering but i still cant manage the courage to face it thus I kept looking into spirituality for answers and atleast brace myself

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What age or era of Siddhartha?

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