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[bardiphouka]

A lot of what LJ is about is drama. Admit it,we all (myself included) have the occasional drama or angsty posts. Of course I look around and see that compared with many I am pretty much a second-stringer when it comes to such things.

But what I have noticed of late is that for many on my flist it has moved from drama to documentary. That is to say,people with serious medical problems, people who have family members who have serious medical problems. People who have serious job problems. Not the usual I hate my job (cool..you are sane then) but people who have no jobs, or jobs that do not make ends meet. Or people with stalkers at work,bosses who ignore labour laws etc.People facing serious life changes,job changes involving long moves, relationship changes etc.

Makes me feel a bit of a whiner it does. And frustrated that I can't help any of them that I know of. Would if I could if that helps?

Comments

[chirallaeon.livejournal.com]

Would if I could if that helps?
I think a lot of people undervalue the simple act of sending good wishes. Knowing that people care has always helped me in the past; whenever things have been going badly, it's always been comforting to read replies from people who give enough of a toss to let you know that they are there for you, even if it is only in spirit.
So yes, it helps. It always does.

[paigegirl.livejournal.com]

I agree.

[opakele.livejournal.com]

You can't make it better for anyone, but yourself. Thoughtful comments and people caring, even if far away, helps.