this post was submitted on 13 Jun 2025
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Off My Chest

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I have a pendent that is made of the ashes of my best friend. I carry him around all the times. He unfortunately left me unexpectedly a few years ago.

Today, I can't bear to take him with me to work. I have been feeling so ashamed at work. I hope he understands.

Just venting. Please don't send me any self help message. I am not thinking of it.

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[–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 13 points 1 day ago

I would say that unless you are working around machinery, it is nobody's business.

[–] Today@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago

I don't understand the work shame and how work and the friend are related.

[–] cash@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Is this a literal off my chest? Pendant not on chest? I don't understand otherwise.