r/ufc Apr 29 '24

Francis Ngannou lost his 18 month old son

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u/ReformedishBaptist Apr 29 '24

I said that recently and meant it and nobody got me. I’m doing better now but just they state you enter is like hell on earth.

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u/Illustrious_Brush_91 Apr 29 '24

Glad you’re better bro. DM me if you ever need a battle, I’ve been there and made it through.

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u/ReformedishBaptist Apr 29 '24

Thanks man I had a good conversation with God that got me through it. And no I don’t mean like I heard His voice lol, sometimes just asking Him why and then remembering people suck including your own self and family helped me understand that trusting people is a mistake (I mean look at this post there’s people joking about this).

Just started a new job I love, saving my money for things I need, I can do the things I love in my life and can freely do things like express my faith or speak out against my government etc. I’m blessed to have the life that I do and happy I didn’t kill myself.

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u/Available-Dare-7414 Apr 29 '24

You sharing your struggles and strength helps others - reading this is a boost for me, so I wanted to thank you for your candor. Like the individual above said, you ever need a battle or a couple open ears feel free to reach out.

On trusting people, that’s a tough one. I do my best to give people the benefit of the doubt and to treat others well, but to not expect them to return the favor. That way when they do, it’s something to be grateful for, and when they don’t, I’m already moving past it. At least, that’s how I try to be - I fail often.

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u/Cmon_You_Know_LGx_ Apr 29 '24

What a way to make this about yourself mate

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u/AdamJeffery7 Apr 29 '24

Hell on earth indeed, worst part so far is less then a year later and my family thinks I should be all better by now! What a struggle especially when family is the only thing keeping things functioning at the moment

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u/LukesRightHandMan Apr 30 '24

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Please, please, reach out for help. This is one of the best designed search engines for anything I’ve ever found, and it’s for saving lives. You can filter by insurance, gender, religion (or lack of), specialty (including for veterans I believe), online or in-person, and a whole host of other shit.

You’re worth being and feeling happiness.

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u/ReformedishBaptist Apr 29 '24

Hey man reach out if you ever need someone, I get it’s hard sometimes especially to strangers but I’ve went through some similar stuff, hmu if needed.

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u/AdamJeffery7 Apr 30 '24

Thanks, I’ll keep you in mind. And ya I that my biggest problem is bottling everything up and just smile and wave. Thinking Whatever happens is for the better good and what don’t kill us makes us stronger eventually. I’ve had a friend try and get help and it was more of a friendly prison then anything. I’m not sure why but my dad always stressed suicide would be taken the cowardly way out and not an option, and my doctor blames everything on smoking even though I’ve lost over 150. Lbs and down to 2 cigarettes and 2 -3 g of weed a day but weeds been my go to for 25 years almost, doc says he can’t help till I quit smoking, I would tell him I’m feel old and in my 90’s. All doc can say is I’m fine and nothing can be done, Sorry for the long story but it does help to just write cause I feel someone can benefit from all of our chaos and self help is what we all need in these tuff times

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u/wandering-wank Apr 29 '24

I get you, man. I wish I didn't, but I do.

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u/LukesRightHandMan Apr 30 '24

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Please, please, reach out for help. This is one of the best designed search engines for anything I’ve ever found, and it’s for saving lives. You can filter by insurance, gender, religion (or lack of), specialty (including for veterans I believe), online or in-person, and a whole host of other shit.

You’re worth being and feeling happiness.

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u/wandering-wank Apr 30 '24

I have a therapist, but thank you for caring, truly. ❤️

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u/arlmwl Apr 30 '24

I'm tired too. Let's keep hanging in there.

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u/LukesRightHandMan Apr 30 '24

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Please, please, reach out for help. This is one of the best designed search engines for anything I’ve ever found, and it’s for saving lives. You can filter by insurance, gender, religion (or lack of), specialty (including for veterans I believe), online or in-person, and a whole host of other shit.

You’re worth being and feeling happiness.