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Dec 17, 2022, 11:13 AM
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Desert Kitty hates titles
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Member Since: Jul 2008
Location: TARDIS
Posts: 12,693
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Regarding the push to volunteer, I volunteered my ***** off many times over the years. And not only was it gas money, before it got this high even, it was my time and energy. In hindsight I’m not sure how much I was appreciated. It ought to be a two way street with both sides getting something from it.
I’m not ashamed to say I’m in a place where I need to RECEIVE whether it’s a hug, a listening ear, or a kind gesture of some kind. I used to be a client of a nonprofit during lockdowns where they had volunteers to call or visit seniors. I can’t afford it now as they started charging money last year, considering Covid to be over.  It was free before, then they said they can’t do it for free anymore.
Ah.. Tis the season to be JOLLY, fa la la la la, La la la…oh f***! 
It should just be about being with people you have real connections with, not superficial ones.
I personally think the gifts, decorations, food are the icing on the cake or cherry on top of a sundae. It’s a nice extra touch but ONLY if one truly enjoys those things. Otherwise it’s an obligation and causes nothing but stress and resentment.
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