Agree agree agree. Why people want to carry so much hatred in their hearts is just beyond me. Every time an under 55YO resident with a life problem is in the news, we see the same old comments. Some body starts a thread and others get on board.

And, let me add that perhaps a mental disorder is in play, not at all the fault of the parents or the child. Don't give sympathy if you don't want to, but I think there is enough heartache in that family that they don't need anyone to pile up on them.

I like your compassion. We need more of it in these very tough times in the US.

A certain percentage of Villagers have one or another addiction as there is demand for various 12 Step Programs throughout the entire operation. Some get a second chance at living life well and some don't. If they don't want to stop and put in the hard work to sober up nobody can shame or wish them to straighten up. It is harder on those on the family and friend support staff than the victim of the addiction for certain. I feel bad for the person who is lumped up but even worse for our community that doesn't need to be exposed to this garbage but is a new reality of life to some. Add it to the list, another heartbreaker.

Some people are just not capable of Compassion when others face trouble but cry like sissies when they face adversary.

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What? It is a wonderful time of recovery, renewal and strengthening in the USA!

The economy is growing, employment is up, the stock market strong. We are emerging from a dreadful long period of despondency.

Sorry, but I disagree.

I think a 'reality check' is in order here.

Facts matter. :ho:

I'll let everyone make their own conclusions...based on the years. :shrug:

List of mental disorders - Wikipedia

Mental / Medical professionals would love to one million more official disorders.

EVERYBODY has a few.

Once a person dwells on his diagnosis they are doomed to failure which is what the system wants.

Facts ho

Lol

Psychologists can't seem to dream up mental disorders fast enough to excuse what borders on or is actual criminal behavior. A plethora have been invented in the last generation. Of course then they have more "diseases" to treat and more money to make.

Addiction is a sickness that is very difficult to overcome. Even with the best programs, success rates are low. The addicted person in most cases does not want to live that way. The parent enablers can be just as sick as their offspring. It is a family disease which has the best chance of some success when both family enablers and offspring seek the help, mostly free, that is out there from those that have been through these horrors, admitted the problem and succeeded in living productive lives. Miracles happen every day. Those that want to learn more can watch utube videos by Father Martin called CHALK TALK. His tackling of the problem in a sometimes humorous way will both entertain and educate you and after viewing will likely give those who tend to criticize an entirely different perspective. See CHALK TALK REVISED...UTUBE SHORTER VERSION.

They must be forgiven for their actions.


The crime gene: Should bad genetics mean a shorter sentence for criminals?

Remember 20% of the population can be under 55. So that's about 23,600, right? Everyone knew that going in.

What percentage of the population of TV is ACTUALLY under 55? That is the relevant statistic.

Would that be in the Census? U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: The Villages CDP, Florida

I don't quite understand your comeback. You're trying to disprove 'manabouttown' assertion that we are in a great time of recovery but put up a chart of Dow Jones showing a steady rate of growth from 2009 to 2018. I would of thought the chart would of be in a decline to help prove your point.