Is Your Life Different on How You Pictured it to Be
By Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
Philippines
July 18, 2023 10:50pm CST
My life has took some twists and turns when I turned 23. The momentum and domino effect of the events at that age spiralled out of control. And it led to a life I have right now. It is not at all what I expected.
I am happy for those who have good lives, sometimes wishing I have that good life. But then I think maybe they have troubles that I wont be able to handle. And that is why my lot is what is suitable and what I can handle or learn from.
I'm trying to be strong. Doing my best. But why does life has to be this hard?
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
19 Jul 23
Looking back on my life seems nothing out of the ordinary had happened that altered who I am today. But there were twists and turns as well that I did not anticipate too. I never dreamed of living my life here in Manila. I was happily living in my home province but due to some unforeseen twists of fate, I was forced to live and find work here in Manila. Then another unexpected thing was seeing myself settling down with my wife. Another thing was that I never expected my mom to pass away from the Big C. I thought she was healthy and was worrying for my dad as he was the sickly one but she passed away and my dad is still alive. Those I think were some of the things I never expected to happen.
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
19 Jul 23
@yoalldudes Opps sorry if I triggered something from my story. Not my intention, good thing those happened when I do not have my condition right now. I might feel the same if I have them before.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
20 Jul 23
@rsa101 It's okay. It just made me treasure my mother more. Although she is suffering right now. We cant her to go to Manila with us for check up. But I'm happy she is able to comfort herself with TV noon time shows on her cellphone.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Jul 23
Thank you for sharing your story. I would be devastated if something happens to my mother I want to cry right now. I dont know if I can handle it.
Right now I am so weak - mentally,physically emotionally.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Jul 23
Aww thank you that is a wonderful wish.
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@AmbiePam (93317)
• United States
19 Jul 23
I get it, totally. My world was forever changed when I was 18, and a man ran me off the road, causing me to have a life changing car accident. Soon after, domino after bad health domino started to fall. Throw in being a caregiver to my 46 year old mom with dementia, and my mental, physical, and financial future was forever changed.
However, I know if God allowed these things to happen, He’ll help me get through them. Perhaps if all of these things hadn’t happened, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
You’ve probably touched more lives now than you know. 
No doubt you’ve blessed others in ways you weren’t aware of.
No doubt you’ve blessed others in ways you weren’t aware of.1 person likes this
@AmbiePam (93317)
• United States
20 Jul 23
@yoalldudes Thank you, Arya. And I know you have definitely affected people in a positive way, because you have me. 
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
20 Jul 23
What you had is no joke; I am shocked. I do hope I have affected some people in a positive way. Hugs Amber.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Jul 23
Consider yourself very lucky. I thought I would have it better in my 40s that is not the case because of my eczema flare up that is making my anxiety and depression worse.
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
19 Jul 23
I thought when I retired we would travel a lot and I would cook and bake up a storm...but I retired on disability and can't do those things. Life is tough.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
20 Jul 23
I totally agree with you. I am also in the same situation right now I cant go out because my feet have eczema wounds and painful when I wear sandals. I also have anxiety and depression so I am fighting mentally not to give up. Linda hugs
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Jul 23
The force of my karma is way stronger than me. So I dont think I can change it at this point.
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