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Cake day: June 7th, 2025

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  • You are not alone. In fact, you sound just like me. I can’t recall a time when being aware of what’s going on has been so soul-crushing. It’s so easy to feel powerless in the face of all of it. I’m barely holding on, but I’m not vanquished yet.

    You need to do two things first and foremost. One is to stop the doomscrolling. Since you’re retired, there’s probably no work stuff you need to be aware of, so turn off notifications. Another, likely much more difficult, thing is to have a chat with your girlfriend and explain what her constant messaging is doing to you. If she continues, it’s a sign she doesn’t take your feelings seriously, and you should consider moving on.

    Beyond that, you might want to search out opportunities in your community to help those who are the most vulnerable to what’s happening. You can’t change the world, but you can make a positive difference for someone.