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[–] CaptDust@sh.itjust.works 78 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Feeling depressed, trapped, and abandoned. Going through the motions, trying to come to terms that I won't be a dad because the wife doesn't want to risk a pregnancy under the conditions, and I won't be a homeowner because no ones coming to help build houses or stop corporate real estate. Accepting I won't be starting a business because I can't risk losing healthcare, and will need every dollar I can hang on to. Settling for serfdom. You know, usual shit.

How are you.

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 weeks ago

Had to soak last week’s shirts due to anxiety sweats but this week will probably be lighter on the poor things. So, slightly worse than usual.

[–] teamevil@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

I feel you...I still can't believe this country is so ..... ignorant of the consequences of this. It's over