vakarinė
My neighbors just made me cry. They stopped by with a holiday gift knowing we were leaving, but they didn't realize that my ex left because they didn't want to deal with my health anymore. Not only did I have someone whose shoulder i could cry on, they are helping me pack up and throw out every bit of crap in this house I can't take with me as I move to a very small apartment.

They are the only person to offer help, condolences, and real care. My own family didn't even contact me about this.
Dec 23, 2022 at 10:17pmWeb
Show threadvakarinėDec 24, 2022
I want to amend this, they are the only people besides my number one friend. She's a professor and finished her grading and drove 5+ hours with holiday traffic simply to pick me up from my surgery I had on Wed. That person I owe so much gratitude towards.

For my neighbor I meant for someone local to offer to help me out. Even my own sibling hasn't bothered to check on how I'm doing. My closest friend is much more my sister than my real sibling. I need to get this friend a gift but what?
Show threadBenDec 24, 2022

@vakarine truly that depends on if you do something that won't adversely affect your finances.

After giving my bestie and her wife enough cash to make it through the holidays, and her crying all over me for doing so, I told her that her presence was gift enough in my life, and I imagine your friend feels quite the same about you.

If it's not going to break the bank, blankets are awesome presents because it's like you're wrapping them in your love.

Hugs to you!

Show threadvakarinėDec 24, 2022
@VersionBen6999 Oh, my friend would be happy with a ten dollar pair of earrings, there's no worry there about the cost. I just don't know what to get her. She's trying to get me to move into town with her which I"d love to do.
Show threadBenDec 24, 2022
@vakarine Hugs! I am certain you'll figure out something and your friend will love it!
Show threadvakarinėDec 25, 2022
@VersionBen6999 My neighbor just brought over some very soft foods for me to eat, because my fridge is empty and my medical providers did not set up home health care on how to use my feeding tube or organize formula. I just cried all over them like your friend just cried all over you. She's been the only person to reach out to me from the divorce. The divorce is because my ex doesn't want to deal with my disabilities anymore. Just these small things have made a huge difference for me.
Show threadBenDec 25, 2022
@vakarine I'm glad that you have someone close who cares, who helps.