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Marthe48

(22,691 posts)
8. I moved the posts so we can say what we really feel
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 02:08 PM
Sunday

I'm sorry that the new year already looks dreary. I have a friend who augments their food by going to one or two food pantries in their area.

I've been donating to a couple of food pantries in my area. It is overwhelming to think that so many people are going to starve.

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My grumble would be how most medical practioners don't take chronic inflammation seriously enough Attilatheblond Sunday #1
Demand a referral to a chronic pain clinic. The options are numerous and they WILL take you seriously. hlthe2b Sunday #6
Did that. Bigger disappointment than usual Attilatheblond Sunday #15
Second opinion at another clinic; third if necessary. To do no diagnostic work-up or thorough intake history is hlthe2b Sunday #16
No other option for different clinic where I live Attilatheblond Sunday #17
Please don't react that way to me. I am only trying to help. hlthe2b Sunday #18
It was not meant to be a nasty reply, just a fact Attilatheblond Sunday #19
I get that you are frustrated. Good luck to you. hlthe2b Sunday #20
Thank you Attilatheblond Sunday #21
Re: I couldn't figure out how to move the replies to this post before I deleted it. Donkees Sunday #2
Thanks! Marthe48 Sunday #3
My current grievance is people snow-blowing their driveways into already plowed and salted roads Donkees Sunday #4
Insert rant about corporate "news" media here. WestMichRad Sunday #5
I'm now 63 years old, and heading into my last two months of SNAP Jack Valentino Sunday #7
I moved the posts so we can say what we really feel Marthe48 Sunday #8
I've been stocking up on peanut butter and grape jelly, Jack Valentino Sunday #11
"If you were celebrating Festivus, what would your complaint be?" LudwigPastorius Sunday #9
At my age, H2O Man Sunday #10
I told my kids that I like to complain Marthe48 Sunday #13
I'm irritated that Facebook double posts vanlassie Sunday #12
Cellphones. I have one, but I hate it. I take it with me when I'm in a car in case there's an emergency and Vinca Sunday #14
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