Side note to this topic.

Springfield could really do well if they started focusing on more outdoors and/or things to do that are free to the community.

Bentonville has mountain biking parks, Kansas City has stuff downtown, Columbia has a shit ton of outdoor stuff, and St Louis has a ton of free things to do - indoors and outside.

Springfield has some walking trails and then downtown has Art Walk and bars, but we really don’t have anything else to do. No museums, the skate park has to be paid to enter (almost every skate park in America is free), the trails aren’t very good, and all the other things to do, Wonders of Wildlife, Japanese Gardens, etc all cost some money.

Springfield should invest more in itself because it’s a really boring place to live. All the college students move away after graduation because Springfield has no appeal to living here.

I’ve been feeling really down from the pandemic. I lost my good paying job because of my mental health and I’m doing lame work from home jobs. I’ve gained weight. Therapy is too expensive. Idk how much more I can take besties

I'm totally burned out and I don't know how to get out of it. It started with the pandemic. I think it forced me right into a mid life crisis, lol.

Trying to focus on hobbies that make me happy and saving up enough money so that if I quit or get fired I'll have time to figure out what to do next.

The "power structure" in Christian County skews way too far in rewarding people in the clique vs actual merit. Then these clowns get delusional about their own abilities and righteousness.

I feel this so much. Being in charge is so fucking hard. Just remember the good you’re doing for so many people and try to make time for yourself. Really, really try to make at least some time for yourself at least once a week even. Weed gummies are great, getting coffee or drinks with a friend, even just enjoying an hour of a show or podcast with no one else in the room can be a great way to escape momentarily.

Life has been a never ending, one thing after the other, constant stress battle, and I’m more than burnt out. I’m halfway here, dissociating through life. I don’t interact with people by choice now. Helps me avoid the bullshit. I fell off the edge a long time ago.

Used to live down in that area and Shunnarah is all over the place. He is even advertising in nearby states like Georgia and Tennessee. He also has or had a standing deal with billboard companies that if they had any openings he would take them for a certain rate.

It’s so bad down there that other businesses are doing parodies on his billboards.

Sounds like you’re not quite sure what step comes next. It’s not a comfortable spot to be in, we’ve all been there. I’m not sure what your definition of success is, tell me that either here or in a DM and I’d be happy to help you develop some SMART goals and get a sense of what steps to take next.

You need a hug, but with that attitude I doubt anyone wants to give you one.

Hey, welcome! I am from Henderson. You won’t find anything as big or affordable as Mariana’s or La Bonita. I miss their produce sections most. But Leslie’s Supermarket on Glenstone will have what you need and make you feel at home. They sell excellent tamales, homemade tortillas, the basic vegetables, pan dulce, and about 6-7 rows of products. They have a butcher too.

Currently living in bham. And you’re right, Shunnarah is plastered over every damn billboard it seems. Driving by his office, you will see a ton of only black vehicles in his parking lot-almost as if he operates a cult lol.

This thread is amazing. I am surrounded by conservatives 24/7. I didn’t know people could think critically in this area. I really had no idea!

The way I am laughing so hard from this OMG 😆

You people are hilarious! (not /s)

Living near Joplin here, and constantly hearing how Rangeline traffic is the absolute worst. I suspect locals will always complain about their own traffic the most because they commute it the most. I have never found Rangeline or any of Springfield to be particularly bad compared to other areas. I have been through Birmingham a few times, and I get what you are saying. Alabama by itself can be scary. Those logging trucks have no chill.

Almost ran out of sign there. To list this guy's achievements, he has to shorten his name to Alex, or start Burma Shaving the other rooftops down the street.

also cannabis expert.

What are you selling, dude? Get-rich-quick? Crypto? Homeopathy? Jesus? Are you Jack fucking McBrayer? I'm not buying your touchy-feely cheer-up crap. GTFO with your fake hearts and flowers. I can smell your ulterior motive. Just tell us what you really want instead of trying to trick us into giving it to you.

Thanks sleepy Joe

My (nurse) mother and (prison guard) stepfather used to work there. They like to brag about how they sold contraband to prisoners.

Rude. I can say that though

You too, man. I hope things get better for you

Thank you for your honesty. It's definitely easy to see how the world can be bad, I just want to try and make it a little more positive and open in any way I can (: you can always reach out if you need

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I get that you are trying to spread positivity and I don't want to rain on it. Have a good night.