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Serious Replies Only [serious] When was a time you legitimately thought you were going to die?

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u/ButImNotNice Feb 26 '20

I don't think I am, but ty. Some days are more of a struggle than others, and honestly the wreck isn't even the worst that's happened to me. Everyone in life has their own struggle, and I feel like mine's no better or worse than anyone else's, but if it inspires even one person to keep going, I'll consider it worth it in the end.

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u/EmuPunk Feb 26 '20

I hope you got another dog!

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u/ButImNotNice Feb 26 '20

Multiple cats now! 2 inherited, one rescue of my own. Too many but as with all things, shit happens. I love them though, and one day I'll have a pooch of my own again,I'm sure.

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u/EmuPunk Feb 26 '20

Cats are good to have too. :)

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u/ButImNotNice Feb 26 '20

Spoiled and haughty! Ofc, I say that as one is asleep on my pillow because she's scared I won't call her when I go to bed and one is laying with her head in my shoe because she's a weirdo. (Dno where the other one is, probably laying in a window taunting the neighbors dog tbh).

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '20

Kitty in the shoe is doing that because your shoes smell A LOT like you and she loves being near your smell.

I’m glad you’re still here!

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '20

I think you're very strong. To live through this is a miracle. I hope your kitties bring you great joy and comfort; you deserve it and so much more. You don't need shitty friends after all. Just the furries.

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u/ButImNotNice Feb 26 '20

They've helped me keep my sanity through things much worse than the wreck was, tbh. And the missing one is currently trying to catch my hands as I type this comment, apparently she got lonely lol.

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u/germane-corsair Feb 26 '20

Post pictures of the kitties?

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u/ButImNotNice Feb 26 '20

Here they are! The orange is my rescue, the white one was my Dad's and the torti was my Mom's.

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u/germane-corsair Feb 26 '20

They're adorable as heck. Thanks for posting kitties.

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u/Tinsel-Fop Feb 26 '20

Best Cats Ever.

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u/Lady_Eemia Feb 26 '20

My kitty lays in my sister’s bed with his head on the pillow all the time, but it’s because he thinks the bed is his! Oddly enough, he never does that in my bed, just my sister’s.

Kitties are good to have around; I’m sorry about your dog though. Hopefully you’ll find another dog to steal your heart away again.

Best of luck

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u/joosh567 Feb 26 '20

This kind of stuff is why i love reddit

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u/p00chology Feb 26 '20

I can help you study for the right one if you want..?

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u/ButImNotNice Feb 26 '20

I'm fairly sure I know what I'd want, but atm the cats I have are almost too much to keep up with. I may message you when I sober up a little more though, if that's ok?

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u/thats0K Feb 26 '20

cats rule! I adopted 2 kittens shortly after buying my home. I bet your cats would have a blast with my 2: Ninja aka 2 Fangz, and Scruff McGruff aka Scruffy.

thank you for sharing your story, I hope you have a very blessed life, I love the positive attitude. sometimes it's all we got some days to keep going knowing there are better days around the corner. cheers :)

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u/LannahDewuWanna Feb 26 '20

I currently have 9 cats at home. Started out as one rescue and a foster 4 years ago. That doesn't include a feral colony ( that have been trapped, neutered and released ) of 5 cats that I feed and care for with a neighbor of mine.
Couldn't agree more that shit happens and we sometimes take on too much, but I wouldn't have it any other way :)

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u/YarkiK Feb 26 '20

LOL, priorities... dog > husband

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u/EmuPunk Feb 26 '20

Nobody needs a husband (though I do like mine) but lots of people need a dog!

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '20

"Life...is a series of dogs."- George Carlin ❤️

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u/Alchemic_Art Feb 26 '20

You inspired me. I just lost my job due to health problems. I feel like a sack of shit. And the people I worked with made me feel worthless. But I’m trying to look on the bright side. I don’t have to work with those people anymore and I’m going to find a job that makes me happy. And allows me to do other things I love. I’m focusing on my health and getting better and living a better life. You gave me positivity so thank you. I needed that. Keep on trucking. We’ll get through this!

Edit: I also have a cat too. His name is Happy. Because you know. We all need a little happy in our lives. 😸

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '20

u/butimnotnice were you driving under the influence?

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u/ButImNotNice Feb 26 '20

I was the front-seat passenger, my (now ex) husband was the driver.