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I work 12hrs a day. One office job, one labouring job. I don't see my friends and family very often. Not that they can see me anyway, as they're in the same boat. We're all burnt out.Cost of living is through the roof. Planet is dying. Housing is unafford
I called the helpline. I spilled my guts and then .....nothing. The call was still active on my end, moving through 30 minutes, 31 minutes, 32 minutes. Nothing.Thanks a lot.
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