I live with depression. Please, explain more Mr. PhD what depression is like 😂

Dec 27, 2024
8:33:01pm

machete All-American

Yes, I know that obviously. And no two situations are the same. But in my case, the church has helped immensely. Especially when I was not financially secure enough for therapy & meds on my own dime.

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If you are struggling financially and have pets . . .

WaffleCheese

Dec 27, 1:41pm

As a landlord I see this all the time (and on FB rental pages). People always

Penske Material

Dec 27, 1:44pm

We charge a pet deposit of 250, plus add 100 for rent

Archaea

Dec 27, 1:45pm

Only works with the dumb renters who don’t get an ESA letter.

RBLegend

Dec 27, 2:34pm

Fortunately our tenants have been honest.

Archaea

Dec 27, 4:04pm

RE: If you are struggling financially and have pets . . .

PoolBoy

Dec 27, 1:44pm

Yeah flush them in your case.

Archaea

Dec 27, 1:44pm

but fur babies!

Beggar

Dec 27, 1:47pm

Or leave them by the side of the road

BYU Grounds

Dec 27, 1:54pm

Along this topic, we frequently go over our fire drill plan on how to exit the

Ol Big Bear

Dec 27, 1:54pm

I am 100% positive that there would be more outrage on social media over that assassin shooting a random stray dog

CSoul

Dec 27, 2:00pm

Reminds me of the Harambe situation a few years ago....

StapleGun

Dec 27, 2:23pm

Gross. Both the dehumanizing of people and elevating of animals to a higher

Penske Material

Dec 27, 2:26pm

I believe it’s idolatry honestly

BaseCoug

Dec 28, 1:58pm

You're not wrong.

StapleGun

Dec 28, 7:25pm

But what if that kid grows up to be the next hitler hmmmmm?

maxpowers

Dec 27, 2:32pm

It’s nuts that movies will show a head getting blown off a dude but goes off

maxpowers

Dec 27, 2:32pm

My dog single-handedly keeps me from going insane

HimmerFredette

Dec 27, 2:04pm

RE: My dog single-handedly keeps me from going insane

JAGA97

Dec 27, 2:16pm

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JimmyZ

Dec 27, 2:32pm

Hey bud I hear you…but you can replace your pet and you will many many times over your lifetime

KYU

Dec 27, 5:52pm

Same for children

machete

Dec 27, 2:08pm

& if youre struggling financially, still have kids because the lord will provide

Champ Kind

Dec 27, 2:09pm

Hard, HARD agree.

WaffleCheese

Dec 27, 2:10pm

I agree…the Lord is aware of how much we make and will provide

Ol Big Bear

Dec 27, 2:15pm

I didn't realize there was a commandment to have pets?

UNLVcougar

Dec 27, 2:26pm

This is the dumbest non sequitur

maxpowers

Dec 27, 2:34pm

Not true. The Lord wants you & your spouse to be responsible &

gopman

Dec 27, 2:44pm

Champ Kind has absolutely no clue about that....."prosperity" or otherwise.

StarMan

Dec 27, 3:40pm

Unless things have changed in the last few years the Church Handbook

gopman

Dec 27, 3:45pm

Answer may be yes may we no wait I. Tough economic times. Point is it’s not a decision solely based on economics.

KYU

Dec 27, 5:55pm

along same lines. Amazing % of my patients on Medicaid that can afford to smoke

qwerew

Dec 27, 2:10pm

with the latest iPhones and big cars.

Archaea

Dec 27, 2:15pm

And can feed a few dogs….

JohnnyC

Dec 27, 6:12pm

I don't disagree 100%, but I wouldn't necessarily put pets at the top

LO Cougar

Dec 27, 2:11pm

What about an air fryer?

Probable Sacko

Dec 27, 2:18pm

Double frugal. Save on pet costs and food costs at same time.

UNLVcougar

Dec 27, 2:24pm

I doubt a single person on CB disagrees that Pets < people

Jeremy

Dec 27, 2:26pm

For some who struggle financially, their pet gives them a reason to keep going

Traveshamockery

Dec 27, 2:45pm

Then get a pet rock? Financial hardship should be temporary until you can get a

WaffleCheese

Dec 27, 2:48pm

You say all of that as if it’s so easy to do.

Traveshamockery

Dec 27, 5:38pm

Friends are free. Church is free. Family is fee

machete

Dec 27, 3:04pm

For some it’s difficult to make and keep friends. Pets are always there for

Traveshamockery

Dec 27, 5:40pm

Pets die. Much faster and often more tragically than humans

machete

Dec 27, 6:03pm

I’m not sure you understand how severe depression works.

Traveshamockery

Dec 27, 7:32pm

I live with depression. Please, explain more Mr. PhD what depression is like 😂

machete

Dec 27, 8:33pm

That’s great! I’m glad the church has been helpful for you. God speed, brother.

Traveshamockery

Dec 27, 8:59pm

RE: If you are struggling financially and have pets . . .

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