2022 Poll: Who's your favorite forum member?
in Off-topic ·
Nicole Myers said:he could have at least included the username of the forum member... 😁
Exactly! 🤣
Home ›
Gerald Jackson5 › Posts
Posts by Gerald Jackson5
12 posts shown.
Exactly! 🤣
Nickname change (read first post!)
in Forum Help! ·
Casey Bennett said:Just like I am doing for boldhound17, Gerald Jackson5 is currently working on this. Nice is a bit tied up at the moment, so they won't be able to get to it in the next few days. Hopefully, it will be finished soon.
Alright, thank you 🙂
Nickname change (read first post!)
in Forum Help! ·
I am not particularly fond of nicknames—and honestly, my current handle feels far too long 😬
Would it be possible to go by just Gerald Jackson5? Pretty please! I checked, and there is an inactive account that hasn't been touched in nearly ten years 😉
Would it be possible to go by just Gerald Jackson5? Pretty please! I checked, and there is an inactive account that hasn't been touched in nearly ten years 😉
Christmas vibes
in Off-topic ·
rustymaker5 said:If you happen to need any assistance...🙂
I really wonder why I didn't notice this sooner 🙂
🤣
Merry Christmas to everyone! 🙂
Christmas vibes
in Off-topic ·
Cheers to the speaker! I’m absolutely diving headfirst into this fishing trip—though, honestly, I have no idea why I'm doing it...
Topic of the day > Is romance dead?
in Lonely Hearts ·
Nicholas King said:So, let me get this straight—to you, having a clean house and a freshly vacuumed floor is some grand gesture of special attention (or heaven forbid, love or romance?!) toward a partner? It isn't just basic, everyday participation in household chores?
The gentleman described it quite beautifully—how we have become a society commercialized to a painful degree, including our very idea of romance... yet you've isolated a single sentence and are acting surprised by it? 🤔
Topic of the day > Is romance dead?
in Lonely Hearts ·
Ethan Bennett16 said:look no further... Like being at a Bruno Mars concert. ☕
And for the first dance—if they even ask, of course... 🙂
Honestly, I’d kill for him to do that for me. I suppose I am quite the romantic at heart... 🥳
Christmas vibes
in Off-topic ·
I was watching Holiday last night. It is such adorable trash 😍
...
...
Overprotecting my parents: Am I doing too much?
in Psychology ·
My mother never claims she needs anything from me—not once. I ask her frequently, though, because I'm aware of her lifestyle and her actual income... she always seems to manage somehow, making ends meet and saving money quite effectively, though I can't quite put my finger on how. But that's beside the point, really; it’s just an example. At the end of the day, a mother is a mother—she's always looking out for us. I don't quite understand why you find that strange, or why you're suggesting there's no logic in it...
Overprotecting my parents: Am I doing too much?
in Psychology ·
My deepest condolences... Losing someone close to you is never "easy" for those left behind—and there is truly no way to prepare for it, regardless of how much you think you know going in. It is especially difficult when you couldn't be by his side at the end. I am just so incredibly sorry...
I understand what it feels like to lose a father and suddenly find yourself looking out for your mother. I was only ten years old at the time—he was 36, and my mother was 34. Back then, the crying felt strange to me; I remember thinking, "Why is everyone so upset? He was getting older anyway." It was only much later that I realized how terrifying that reality actually was—and how much my mother had to carry, managing everything while raising two small children alone... It brings me a certain sadness to realize I have so few memories of him. If it offers any solace, please try to find comfort in the beautiful moments you did share with him.🙂
Regarding your concern for your mother, it is perfectly natural—provided it doesn't begin to disrupt your own life and ability to function. Especially now, seeing her standing alone... It is understandable that you worry about her well-being. Perhaps that anxiety is even amplified because you spent time away at college, leaving you with the feeling that you didn't get enough time together, or that you didn't do enough for her... But again, that is simply part of growing up and building a life of your own. As you mentioned, she is mobile, financially stable, and has good neighbors who will surely check in if she needs anything. And you are there for her, even if you aren't right next door... In my view, the best thing you can do is to stop overanalyzing the past and focus more on living in the present moment with your family—hopefully an expanded one very soon. Just imagine how much joy that would bring her! This is how I comfort myself when I start to panic—worrying about what happens if something happens to my mom and I'm left alone—but time moves forward, that is just a fact. No one can predict the "what ifs" or the "whens." Go visit her whenever you can for lunch, coffee, or a walk... those moments will recharge her until the next time. When she sees that you are happy and thriving, she will feel that happiness too. I know this from experience.
I would certainly recommend speaking with a professional. Many therapists offer free initial consultations—perhaps thirty minutes online—just so you can see if you connect with them or not... I am certain it would make things much easier for you. I have had a very positive experience myself, and if you need a recommendation, I can send one to you via private message.
I understand what it feels like to lose a father and suddenly find yourself looking out for your mother. I was only ten years old at the time—he was 36, and my mother was 34. Back then, the crying felt strange to me; I remember thinking, "Why is everyone so upset? He was getting older anyway." It was only much later that I realized how terrifying that reality actually was—and how much my mother had to carry, managing everything while raising two small children alone... It brings me a certain sadness to realize I have so few memories of him. If it offers any solace, please try to find comfort in the beautiful moments you did share with him.🙂
Regarding your concern for your mother, it is perfectly natural—provided it doesn't begin to disrupt your own life and ability to function. Especially now, seeing her standing alone... It is understandable that you worry about her well-being. Perhaps that anxiety is even amplified because you spent time away at college, leaving you with the feeling that you didn't get enough time together, or that you didn't do enough for her... But again, that is simply part of growing up and building a life of your own. As you mentioned, she is mobile, financially stable, and has good neighbors who will surely check in if she needs anything. And you are there for her, even if you aren't right next door... In my view, the best thing you can do is to stop overanalyzing the past and focus more on living in the present moment with your family—hopefully an expanded one very soon. Just imagine how much joy that would bring her! This is how I comfort myself when I start to panic—worrying about what happens if something happens to my mom and I'm left alone—but time moves forward, that is just a fact. No one can predict the "what ifs" or the "whens." Go visit her whenever you can for lunch, coffee, or a walk... those moments will recharge her until the next time. When she sees that you are happy and thriving, she will feel that happiness too. I know this from experience.
I would certainly recommend speaking with a professional. Many therapists offer free initial consultations—perhaps thirty minutes online—just so you can see if you connect with them or not... I am certain it would make things much easier for you. I have had a very positive experience myself, and if you need a recommendation, I can send one to you via private message.