StillIRise1963,
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You’re not special. You’re not better. You’re not immune. Bad things can happen to YOU too.

Oggie,
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@StillIRise1963 There was a reasonable suspicion that approximately 1 in 1,000 Caucasian men were thought to be immune to HIV in the mid 90s, because of a specific common mutation.

You would not believe how many just assumed they were that 0.1%, without any basis at all.

StillIRise1963,
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@Oggie 😳 Deadly magical thinking.

StillIRise1963,
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@Oggie Also, I knew someone like this. Her boyfriend had AIDS before any meds. She slept with him without protection. She said she thought she was immune. I lost my shit at lunch with her. Her boyfriend died. I don’t know what happened to her.

justafrog,
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@StillIRise1963 Bad things happen to good people every day.

isotope239,
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@StillIRise1963 I've always assumed this to be true, even as a kid, just one of many others. Some of them have had better luck than me, others worse. I think that's what motivates me to try to help float everyone's boat or at least give others the chance to get their boat floating.

StillIRise1963,
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@isotope239 Yep. Life is a crazy thing. You never know what can happen. I know some think they have it all under control, but that’s usually temporary. It’s a rollercoaster.

isotope239,
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@StillIRise1963 Very very true. Speaking strictly for myself, somehow that doesn't bother me though. I know very well that each day could contain some event that will upend my life but I just... not exactly ignore it but try not to either expect it or assume I have any control over it. Now one thing I DO have control over is making sure I vote for political representatives who aren't viciously insane! 🙃

StillIRise1963,
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@isotope239 I feel the same way about it. I try not to do stupid stuff, but that’s all I can control to the degree I can control that. And, yeah, I wish more people understood they could control that.

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  • StillIRise1963,
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    @thepoliticalcat I feel the same way. There’s something to be said for the energy we put out there.
    @isotope239

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    @thepoliticalcat @StillIRise1963 Good theory! I sure hope you're right! 🙃

    isotope239,
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    @thepoliticalcat @StillIRise1963 Not a bad way to describe it. I don't think there's such a thing as karma (although I wish I did!) but I know that just striving to be kind and to pay it forward makes me feel good. Or at least a lot better than hating people and being nasty.

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    @thepoliticalcat @StillIRise1963 Well now, you didn't mention the Beatles before! In that case, there just might something in that karma idea! 😁

    DoesntExist,
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    @StillIRise1963
    Yeah but I'm fun at parties.

    StillIRise1963,
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    @DoesntExist Which is huge in the world.😎

    DoesntExist,
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    @StillIRise1963
    Never associate with those who are unfun at parties...

    mostly because bad things can happen to you too ;)

    StillIRise1963,
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    @DoesntExist 🤣 Yep. A bad time isn’t good.

    PadreWil,
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    @StillIRise1963 Since 2020 when 5 people, VERY close to me DIED. Mom of brain cancer and the other 4 family members died of covid. I was devistated by the loss and I am now homeless. Think YOU’RE having a bad day ?

    StillIRise1963,
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    @PadreWil I’m sorry to hear all of this. ❤️

    PadreWil,
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    @StillIRise1963 And try to get help from the VA or county agencies. I’m ready to give up. It doesn’t help I am watching the collapse of a once great nation where it’s people put $$ over human lives. I don’t even want to wake-up in the morning anymore.

    StillIRise1963,
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    @PadreWil All of what you’ve said is a lot to go through. It would weigh anyone down. I hope you can hang in there and not give up. You’re worth it.❤️

    PadreWil,
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    @StillIRise1963 Thank you. It’s the nicest thing anyone has said to me in a LONG time. As a side-bar …… people often misread my posts and are often not directed at the person who posted, but the message. I have ALWAYS been on this planet to serve those in need and put my “self” aside. ☮️💙 always comes first in my life. ☮️💙to you today

    StillIRise1963,
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    @PadreWil I did have to think about where you were coming from for a minute! 😃 But, I could hear you within the text. I’m hoping all the best for you. Always remember the fuckery isn’t because something is wrong with you, it’s because something is wrong with them.❤️

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