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How do you find hope when facing cancer, loss, and homelessness?

DB

Community Member

11 days ago

I'm sorry I said I was diagnosed in 2023 it was actually late 2024 I can't remember a lot about around that time I think it was October I was diagnosed with cancer and congestive heart failure my mother passed away December 21 2024 a day before my birthday on 22 my father passed away about 6 or 7 months later. They had been divorced and separated for well over 20 years I was actually homeless at that time soon to be again couldn't pay rent already got eviction notice. No idea were we are going me and my gf of 12 years. I don't know if God is real I question it ? I have prayed cried screamed anything and everything I could do begging for a answer or reason why a word, a sign, even a thought of him, but either not real or just ignoring me. I really don't think I can hang on much longer I'm miserable in this apartment hurting and all other problems come with this wonderful gift I have received from Hell. I don't think I can do it sleeping in my jeep. Pretty much all hope is gone. I think all time it would be easier if I was gone. I wouldn't be a burden on anyone else. But I can't take that way to easy to fast I've got to face the fight more even know I'm getting my ass kicked every day. I have to be me the asshole that sticks around just to aggrate my friends and loved ones. I might not stand out in a crowd but those who really know me love me but still think I'm a asshole #1 Hopefully you all have a great day thanks for letting me join Duane Burns

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CA

Community Member

11 days ago

The overwhelming challenges described here are truly heartbreaking, and it's understandable to feel lost when facing so much at once. Since thoughts of not wanting to be here were mentioned, please know that immediate support is available through the crisis hotline at 988 - trained counselors are there 24/7 to listen and help navigate these darkest moments. Hope can feel impossible to find right now, but many in this community have found that even the smallest connections and taking things one day at a time can gradually rebuild that sense of purpose and possibility.

MA

Community Member

11 days ago

Hi Duane,, It is not unusual to feel hopeless. The only thing that will work is to think about positive things. Think of all the good times you've had in life.They will come again. Maybe you should try going to a men's shelter and they will hopefully place you in a welfare no fee apartment. We are given new mercies each day.God is faithful.He duffers much more for us on the Cross. I am praying for your recovery and hope. You are loved

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CS

Community Member

10 days ago

Hang in there an keep your head up not down pray God is with you every step we may not feel it or understand it an even be so broken in our heart an mind we cry out to him I thought you would never leave me nor forsake me how could I go through this where are you ges here never forget he wakes us up everyday because we go through trial an error an he has a purpose for your existence ♥️ you have to be strong an know this when you least expect it things will take a turn for the better an it will only get better from there I myself have been homeless for nine years an then got cancer an God is our only hope our light our savior he sees your tears an pain an suffering it will pass I promise I always like to give my testimony but its too much to text an always would like to think my words can help another someway Have a good thanksgiving an watch for God que you will see blessings coming

DB

Community Member

9 days ago

Thank you Maggie and Crystal I appreciate your comments I try every day you find just a little bit of good in everything but just getting harder and harder but I can't stop fighting yet just have to find another place to stand my ground if I had the money and any sense at all I move to somewhere were a lot more resources the town I live in Im sure probably not a lot of money for the politicians have to work with but just I would almost bet everything that they could do worlds more than they actually do but that is a different story maybe I should have been a politician nah I'm not that good of a liar you all have a blessed day

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