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to ask what gives you reason to live?

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letsleepingbabieslie · 04/01/2019 17:46

Subject line sounds more depressing than it's supposed to - I'm not suicidal, just often wonder 'what the hell is the point of all this [life]?!'. I admit I'm not exactly the most happy go lucky person - if I was constantly laughing my socks off I guess I wouldn't question it. But even though I'm basically happy and very fortunate (no complaints about health, family, work etc) I do struggle to find a logical reason to live.

So I'm wondering, what do other people find gives meaning to life and makes it all worthwhile?

OP posts:
twinkledag · 06/01/2019 17:05

My child. The only thing that kept me alive after miscarrying last year.

mountainlakes · 06/01/2019 17:37

Thank you Bless.

Sleepyblueocean · 06/01/2019 17:55

A few things
My son. He will never be independent so needs me to be around as long as possible to care of him and then advocate for him. I also understand him better than anyone else does.
My stillborn child. There was a time after he was born when I didn't want to go on living but eventually I decided that I had to go on living my life because he never had that chance. In my worst moments I can feel him with me.
My dh. We need each other.
Nature. The seasons. The sea. Mountains. Being in beautiful places.

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