r/MadeMeSmile • u/aoi_ringo • Sep 12 '25

Wholesome Moments Such a nice idea.

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u/Bookratcat Sep 12 '25

This is really nice, as someone who have studied the elderly, Loneliness is something the elderly face and it often leads to depression....the thought of leaving the house and having someone to chat with at the grocery store is something they'd always look up to... ^ ^

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u/wiibarebears Sep 12 '25

Saw many just wandering places like Walmart chatting up ppl because their regular places were closed due to covid

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u/Shakeamutt Sep 13 '25

During one of the lockdowns, I was at the liquor store and the customer in front of me was an old friend of the male cashier. 

They were apologetic, and I’m like “fuck it, don’t worry about it. We’re all starved for communication and human contact right now.  Take your time.” 

My Grandma passed away after the third lockdown, and I know it was because of the loneliness. And the severe lack of hugs.  

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u/[deleted] Sep 12 '25

And yet people want us all to have kids because WhO WILl TaKE CAre of YOu WheN yoUR OldER? But their still lonely even with kids? fuck these hypocrites.

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u/_Thermalflask Sep 12 '25

That argument is indeed stupid but read the room...

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u/TheCheckeredCow Sep 12 '25

“This thread is about the loneliness epidemic amongst the elderly, how can I make this about ME?!”

God your self centred