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redstatebluegirl

(12,265 posts)
Wed Feb 13, 2019, 10:31 AM Feb 2019

Valentines Day can be lonely for some people.

It underscores a loss, either by death or a relationship. Every year I make heart shaped sugar cookies and wrap them individually. I try and give them to people I know are hurting, in my office and in my neighborhood. It is such a little thing, takes me a half a day to make them but it always seems to cheer people up which makes it worth it.

Sometimes when we are happy we forget so many people are alone, try and remember them tomorrow.

When you are alone all you see are happy couples.

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Valentines Day can be lonely for some people. (Original Post) redstatebluegirl Feb 2019 OP
What a wonderful thing to do ... CatMor Feb 2019 #1
What a kind and thoughtful thing to do. Ohiogal Feb 2019 #2
I say this to make people think of others. redstatebluegirl Feb 2019 #3
I'm sure you are appreciated nt Apollyonus Feb 2019 #4
Bless your heart vercetti2021 Feb 2019 #5
If you lived close to me I would bring you one. redstatebluegirl Feb 2019 #6
Yes, it can be. Dulcinea Feb 2019 #7
You're so compassionate socdem60 Feb 2019 #8
That's such a beautiful thing to do and such beautiful sentiments MandelaObama Feb 2019 #9

Ohiogal

(32,044 posts)
2. What a kind and thoughtful thing to do.
Wed Feb 13, 2019, 10:34 AM
Feb 2019

Holidays, most of them, do bring out sad and lonely feelings many times. How thoughtful of you to extend such kindness to people who may be suffering.

redstatebluegirl

(12,265 posts)
3. I say this to make people think of others.
Wed Feb 13, 2019, 10:46 AM
Feb 2019

I was alone for 5 years after I divorced my first husband. It was a terrible time, I hated holidays. I think that is why I overdo it sometimes.

Dulcinea

(6,659 posts)
7. Yes, it can be.
Wed Feb 13, 2019, 11:23 AM
Feb 2019

That's very kind of you! I'm sure everyone appreciates that!

Mixed emotions here...I'll be celebrating with my husband of almost 22 years, but my dad passed away January 30, so it's love and loss for me this year.

socdem60

(52 posts)
8. You're so compassionate
Wed Feb 13, 2019, 12:08 PM
Feb 2019

My partner and I never really celebrated V-Day we believed it was all commercial, but we were always together on that day. After 23 years together he left me. Now I'm feeling the loneliness that others must feel. Silly me. I hope to get thru the day with you're sweet thoughts.

MandelaObama

(25 posts)
9. That's such a beautiful thing to do and such beautiful sentiments
Wed Feb 13, 2019, 12:20 PM
Feb 2019

Valentine's Day is a world of pain for me and has been for many years now. I appreciate the good you do to alleviate those near you who find this day sad and/or painful

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