yesterday: 1. Had my book club. 2. Drove there with my friend and even though someone tooted me, I didn't cry. 3. Had scrambled tofu for lunch - sooo good! 4. My friend and I made vegie soup for dinner. 5. Started watching Special (which I LOVE!) 6. My friend was really understanding when my legs started to spasm and I couldn't drive us back. 7. She said that she was proud of me.   Today: 1. My cat is being adorable and trying to stick his head into my grocery bags. 2. Went to a café with my mum and grandma 3. Had delicious sweet potato fritters for lunch. 4. Got to sleep in. 5. Finally wrote out my itinerary for my trip.     ... View more

Hey @ZadieGeorgeRowling I just wanted to jump in here and say that I am so sorry that you've had to experience racism and homophobia, subtle or not. As a straight, European person, I'm very privileged to not have such behaviour directed at me, and I am so very sorry that it's been directed at you. Your feelings are valid - if you're hurt or upset, it doesn't make you "too sensitive," it makes you human. I hope that you can find a support network that validates your experiences rather than dismissing them. Sending you lots of support. We're always here to listen :)   ... View more

Great post @lokifish!! And congratulations, everyone! :)  ... View more

The tea towels that my grandma gave me :) ... View more

Hey @Sunflower18 and thank you so much for sharing what's been going on for you. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. There aren't any words for how much that sucks :( Grief is a huge, tricky thing. And it makes sense that you might feel alone despite the support pouring in, because none of that changes what you've lost. I think it's going to be really important for you to be as honest as possible about how you're feeling. Your experiences and feelings are valid, and there's no time limit to grief. One thing that helps me when I'm upset in general is writing, so perhaps you might write about how you're feeling? Sending you heaps of support. <3  ... View more

Hey @mgues I'm glad you've made a friend! Sucks that she'll be moving at the end of the year :( Do you reckon you could spend time with some of the people from hockey outside of training/matches? :)   ... View more

I'm honestly shocked at what you have to go through at school @xXLexi_Lou122Xx and I am so, so sorry about those bullies :( Is there any way you can stay out of the drama - if not entirely, then at least a little bit? Sending you lots of support! :)  ... View more

Dearest @scared01, I'm so sorry that I didn't see your post until now. It sucks that you weere having trouble coping :( How are you feeling at the moment? Hope your weekend has been going well. <3  ... View more

Hey @Tiny_leaf I think this thread is a suitable place for that conversation. :) It's not something I experience, but we all process bad memories differently so maybe finding it funny, or looking for humour is one way that you/your brain is trying to process. How was the rest of your morning? :)   ... View more

I'm currently reading a really thought provoking book called The Uses of Sadness :)  ... View more

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And yet, this is my reality. ... View more

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The resistance fighter drew her sword and jumped into battle. ... View more

I Don't Care About You   WBKER ... View more

Proud of myself for staying calm while driving back from work in traffic. :) ... View more

Yesterday: 1. My friend and I rewatched a few episodes of Doctor Who. 2. We had nachos for dinner. 3. Saw my grandma and she said that I'm her favourite person :) 4. Visited my mum and she helped me pack for my holiday.   Today: 1. My friend and I are introverting at the library. 2. I've been given an extension for some assignments at uni. 3. I was actually able to concentrate at work, and listen to some podcasts as a consequence. 4. Did a few quizzes for uni and am feeling less stupid than I've been feeling lately. 5. My friend brought some chocolate for us to share at work. (Well, actually, her son put them in her handbag for us!) :) ... View more

the wifi in my local library, which is allowing me to access the forums :) ... View more

I learnt a word that has fallen out of use in English - it was mentioned in a book I'm reading. "Unsoul-clogged," which refers to a state of being cleansed of sadness after having experienced it. The book, if anyone's interested, was called The Uses of Sadness. :) ... View more

I won't have internet access later tonight but this seems like it'll be a great chat! :D Looking forward to reading back over it.   I've recently been rewatching Doctor Who, the episodes with the 10th Doctor/David Tennant. Sooo good!   ... View more

I'd love to be able to make it, and I'm sorry that I can't! However, I'm really keen to read over the chat afterwards!! :) ... View more

I'm so glad to hear that he didn't bother you today @xXLexi_Lou122Xx  *hugs* ... View more

@xXLexi_Lou122Xx that sounds really unsettling and unpleasant :( Sorry if I've missed something. I'm just wondering if you might be able to take medication for the low blood pressure? Thinking of you!  ... View more

@Cheeseburger I'm so, so proud of you and so happy to hear that you asked for help. What a brave step you've taken! :D Please know that we're here to support you every step of the way. Do you reckon a discussion about how you're feeling about seeing someone could be helpful?  ... View more

So glad to hear the good news about that report @Tiny_leaf! :)   @xXLexi_Lou122Xx how did you go at school yesterday? :)  ... View more

Great question @statuscaring!   Hmmm... my strategies are to make sure I have everything written either in the calendar on my phone or in my paper diary. I also try to make a weekly and/or daily to do list. Having introvert time as well as social time planned out helps me to stay on top of my mental health for the week as well :)  ... View more

How did your shift go yesterday @mspaceK? I hope you enjoyed the wedges!! :) ... View more

Yesterday:   1. Saw several of my favourite people. 2. One of them read to me :D 3. We made a vegan chocolate cake! 4. I was actually able to laugh and feel like I belonged for the first time since losing my job. 5. We had hot chips and potato cakes for dinner.    Today: 1. Managed to concentrate enough at work to be able to listen to some podcasts 2. Didn't sleep through my alarm! 3. My friend at work gave me a card and flowers for my birthday :) 4. Caught up with another friend for lunch and she gave me a beautiful card and gift :) ... View more

Okay so apparently there's a Netflix show called The Lion in Your Living Room all about cats and I am SO keen to watch it!! Has anyone seen it? @Bee @ILikeCats22? :) ... View more

I haven't been reading much lately :( But I did receive The China Garden by Kristina Ollsson for my birthday and am looking forward to reading that :) ... View more