I was feeling bored and lonely so i went in my ZOOM support group with caution as i so disliked it the other day. But this day it was much better. I checked-in briefly and contributed another time and it made a difference, to participate rather than just listen. I said hi to a couple old friends. One asked about my dog which was very thoughtful so i put her on camera. I've been turning my camera on lately and it's better to see myself onscreen also, it's a much more robust experience and so what if i am not too pretty at the moment, it's not a crime against humanity.

@WindsThatBlow:

I feel unhappy about my unremarkable life sometimes too. But i just want to enjoy myself as best i can, which isn't very well at the moment since i'm depressed. I'm 55 and sad my life has amounted to so little but i was dealt a lousy hand and i've made the best of it and if i wasn't a rocket scientist or a civil rights leader or a stellar writer that's too bad but being a pleasant person and having a kind word for others also makes a difference.