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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 20.10.25

shannon_164 wrote: »

lol that was quickly removed. why can’t i post about being frustrated about being excluded:( someone pls tell me what on earth the problem here is with me?

@shannon_164 the problem isn't you at all. Nobody deserves to be excluded at all. I know it can't be spoken about here, but i need you to know that you don't deserve any of it. You've been nothing but supportive of others, and a good friend to others.

Nathan

Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 20.10.25

eylah wrote: »

why am i never enough.

I promise you @eylah that you are enough. You are one of the kindest people in the world, with a truly kind heart, and you don't ever deserve to be made to feel like you aren't enough. The entire community will back me on this one. Like shannon said, the issue isn't you at all, it's whatever, or whoever has left you feeling that way.

Sending you a virtual hug, my favourite twat in the world

Nathan

Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 20.10.25

eylah wrote: »

why am i never enough.

@eylah you are enough enough, i promise! the problem isn’t that you aren’t enough, it’s just that you’ve (wrongfully) been made to feel this way

shannon_164

Re: Breakup

Hey @LolaPumpkin13

I hear so many different aspects and thoughts swirling around about this situation, and it really feels overwhelming. I wonder where your head is at today in regards to those suicidal feelings and not feeling entirely safe with your parents sometimes?

You deserve to be heard, and we are here and listening!

Leyla

Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 20.10.25

Nemuritai wrote: »

@shannon_164 @Nathan I really appreciate hearing that, it honestly means the world to have people listen It might not change what's happening but it makes me feel so much lighter knowing other people care.

To answer Shannon's question, I don't really have anyone to talk to in real life, I only have my parents really. It's kind of complicated but I've always been quite isolated, and just bad at communicating in general, so I've never had any friends or anyone to talk to. But I'm really grateful to have this community to turn to, and although I've not been here for long I really like it here.

i understand how that feels @Nemuritai in terms of not having anybody to talk to in real life, that’s been my situation for several years too but i’ve met so many amazing people on here! apologies if you already know but there’s also lots of chats that happen too (the weekly schedule is in the community announcement section of the boards) and also in the halloween section there is some info about stuff happening over halloween too. in case it’s helpful for you here’s a list of other services too that may be helpful for you - you deserve support

if you’re feeling unsafe pls reach out for immediate support from the following:
nhs 111 - england / scotland / wales (option 2 for mental health)

phone first - northern ireland (8am-6pm monday-friday; the number will vary depending on the health & social care trust area that you live in)

out of hours - northern ireland (6pm-7:30am monday-friday, 24/7 weekends; the number will vary depending on the health & social care trust area that you live in)

999 - england / scotland / wales / northern ireland

uk helplines - some of these are specific to england / scotland / wales / northern ireland & also depend on age too:
childline (24/7) - call 08001111

shout (24/7) - text ‘shout’ to 85258

hopeline (24/7) - text 88247

samaritans (24/7) - call 116123

lifeline (24/7) - call 08088088000

papyrus (24/7) - call 08000684141

inspire wellbeing (24/7) - call 08081890036

community advice and listening line (24/7) - call 0800132737

knus (24/7) - whatsapp 07700165687

mind (9am-6pm) - call 03001233393

rethink mental illness (9:30am-4pm) - call 03005000927

kooth (12pm-10pm) - webchat on website

saneline (4pm-10pm) - call 03003047000

calm (5pm-12am) - call 0800585858

suicide prevention uk (6pm-12am) - call 08005870800

sos (8pm-12am) - call 08001151505

shannon_164

Re: Breakup

LolaPumpkin13 wrote: »

She can be alright to live with sometimes but once she gets in a mood I get on edge and she has gone for me in the past when I was with ex I could get away from it

@LolaPumpkin13 hey, sorry it's been a while since i posted on this thread. I just wanted to say that you absolutely do not deserve ever to have your mum go for you at all. Home should always be a safe place, and that, on top of what your already struggling with would overwhelm anybody. You shouldn't have to live on eggshells all the time, worrying when your mum's next mood will be.

What i can say is that if you ever feel in danger or anything, then the best thing to do is head to your local council, talk to them about things, and they'll be able to find you somewhere else to live instead. You shouldn't have to live like that at all.

Nathan

Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 20.10.25

toffuna101 wrote: »

i did bad in my mock exam, i was so confused on the questions. if i get anything above 10 marks ill be surprised.

@toffuna101 the good news is that it is only a mock. Mock exams are there to learn from, to practice from, to see where you get things wrong, and then improve on those things. I know it might feel demoralising, and even somewhat crushing, but i want to make this clear that it's a learning experience, and won't impact your final grades of your course.

So try and learn from the things you struggled with this time, and you'll do even better next time. Also, mock exams can be quite interesting. Also, Some people think they do terrible on them, but are surprised to get really good grades instead. Try not to jump to conclusions with it yet, as you might have even surprised yourself.

Nathan

Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 20.10.25

hey @Nemuritai 🙂

firstly, thank you for sharing this with us as i know it’s not easy to talk about such things! i can kind of relate to a lot of what you’ve said too from my own experience but please know this isn’t your fault, even if it feels like it is right now.

it sounds really painful, and you don’t deserve to be spoken to like that, especially when you’re already feeling low. it makes sense that you’d feel empty and unsure how to act, that’s you just trying to protect yourself.

their words don’t define you - you’re not useless or pathetic, i promise! you are so deserving of kindness and support.

i wonder if you have any support around you? if you want to share, no pressure! we’re all here for you

shannon_164

Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 20.10.25

so_very_tired wrote: »

So I'm actually going to be doing the internship at asda after all. I talked to my mum about it and for some reason, she is now fine with me doing this internship even though she thinks I won't be doing much at all and wasting my talent. No idea when I'm starting, hopefully soon. Still pissed her and the college and still feel like utter shit.

@so_very_tired you have every right to be pissed. Even if it has worked out in the end, that doesn't make it okay what happened. If it was in some sectors, that entry position would have been filled within the hour. You shouldn't have been left in the dark by your mum and your college for so long, you shouldn't have had that temporary pause on things with the internship, and you shouldn't have had the rug pulled out from under you in the first place at all, or temporarily been blocked from going down the path you chose. Just because the rug got put back, and no lasting impact was done, it still doesn't make it okay.

Nathan

Re: hey (i’m back!)

Hey @shannon_164 it's great to see you back on here, and I hope you are keeping well too. Buster the cat is so cute and beautiful as well.

Amy22