https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/long-term-support-over-the/life/m-p/611404#M94744 <P>Dear New Member~</P><P>I do not know what sort of life you had before, however you are quite right. Living alone or in unhappy circumstances can make life unpleasant, even pointless. One can feel valueless</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>This changes so much when you realise osmeone cares. It can be a partner to share your life, or a friend who talks with you , listens and simply cares.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The list goes on, I do know that in addition for me inding someone like a GP or nurse can show they care, I am not just another person in a list, and I can feel respected and heard.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>It can apply at work where you are valued, unlike a boss I had who treated me as just another worker with no particular strengths and abilities -would not listen to suggestions.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>It happens when you come here, we have all had hard times in our lives and want to smooth the path for others, we care.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Would you like to say what happened to you to show the difference when others care?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Croix</P> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:44:32 GMT Croix 2025-06-17T12:44:32Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/long-term-support-over-the/life/m-p/611364#M94742 life can be so mean until you find some who really care about you<span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":smiling_face_with_heart_eyes:">😍</span><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":face_blowing_a_kiss:">😘</span> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:34:00 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/long-term-support-over-the/life/m-p/611364#M94742 Guest_51324917 2025-06-16T16:34:00Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/long-term-support-over-the/life/m-p/611404#M94744 <P>Dear New Member~</P><P>I do not know what sort of life you had before, however you are quite right. Living alone or in unhappy circumstances can make life unpleasant, even pointless. One can feel valueless</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>This changes so much when you realise osmeone cares. It can be a partner to share your life, or a friend who talks with you , listens and simply cares.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The list goes on, I do know that in addition for me inding someone like a GP or nurse can show they care, I am not just another person in a list, and I can feel respected and heard.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>It can apply at work where you are valued, unlike a boss I had who treated me as just another worker with no particular strengths and abilities -would not listen to suggestions.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>It happens when you come here, we have all had hard times in our lives and want to smooth the path for others, we care.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Would you like to say what happened to you to show the difference when others care?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Croix</P> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:44:32 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/long-term-support-over-the/life/m-p/611404#M94744 Croix 2025-06-17T12:44:32Z