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Re: Almost 20
As a 20yr old, I know what you mean. The age sounds so official and horrifying 😂 like I’m in my 20s now, I’m actually an adult. I don’t feel like it, I don’t act like it, I feel miles behind, and I have no idea what I’m going to do with my life. I think most people feel similar tbh
I cling to the whole thing about how your brain isnt fully developed until at least 25, so… biologically I’m not really truly all grown up yet 😂
I cling to the whole thing about how your brain isnt fully developed until at least 25, so… biologically I’m not really truly all grown up yet 😂
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition) w/c 22.12.25
Today is exactly 18 months since my mum passed away. It still feels odd without her around and I miss her a lot especially with this time of year where families are all gathering together. My sister has gone to spend Christmas with her boyfriend so it is just me and my dad.
@Dancer I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you and you're dad have each other during this painful anniversary.
Nathan
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Re: The Mixmas Christmas Party - A quirky Word Game
Alcohol (it`s not a Christmas Party without a little bit of fizz or a cocktail!)
Dancer
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Re: The Online Safety Act - Why I believe it fundamentally fails at safeguarding and fails as a law
This is such an incredibly thorough, curated, and well-thought out piece, Nathan. Thank you so much for all the effort and care you've put into this. Your passion and interest in this topic really shines, and the fact that you're including references too really speaks to that!!
Sian321
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Re: Pressures to enjoy Christmas
Hey @Lottie5433 I hear you, the hard work of christmas day is usually overlooked espesially by those who may not doing all the tasks that go into making it such a special day. It sounds like you have lot's of people to look after and you really care about the day as great as possible, I'm sure you would never ruin christmas for them. As you know this space is open for venting so please use it as much as you need, I'm sure a lot of us feel this way over christmas, vent away!
Verity
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Re: this is a little reminder 🌟
Lovely post @eylah your an amazing human being with such a kind and caring heart 💜
River
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Re: Intrusive Thoughts (food and eating)
Hey @Amy22, thank you for opening up to us about this, I know it's not easy for you. It sounds like a really difficult situation, especially when you normally enjoy food. Intrusive thoughts can feel really distressing, but they're definitely not a reflection of you and they don't make you silly or stupid at all. You deserve to be kind to yourself while dealing with this and we're always here to listen to and support you. I'm proud of you for reaching out
@63marie Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. Recently I have been much better with food to be fair though sometimes I still have those weird dreams from time to time.
Amy22
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Re: im back
so_very_tired wrote: »I'm surprised that even after nearly three weeks of me making this thread, I am still getting people (who know I have been back for a while) welcoming me back. It is just a little surprising, I am not in complaining though. Anyway, @Amy22 thanks for welcoming back, I do really appreciate it. Also, thanks for the nice conversations we had both on the threads and on the chats and just generally being being a really nice person to chat with, it means a lot. You and also just everyone else in the community who has welcomed me back with open arms and not made feel judged for stuff I did has made a pretty tough time for me a bit easier so thanks.
Honestly no worries, your more than welcome on here anytime. I understand the feeling of being worried about being judged. But I can assure you that no one will judge you here at all, this is a judge-free space where you can be yourself. We're all human at the end of the day and humans deserve to be treated with kindness and respect alike.
Amy22
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Re: Christmas Around the World
what an insightful thread/discussion and really interesting to see about all the different christmas traditions and celebrations around the world
Re: Having a meal with no friends
hope you're feeling okay today @345_berry - i think many people have felt similar feelings at one point or another in their lives, so you definitely aren't alone in thise feelings of isolation and loneliness. it's good to hear you'll get to see your friends over the next week or so - hopefully you can have some fun and a good time with them.
we are always here to listen and support you if you need someone to reach out to
we are always here to listen and support you if you need someone to reach out to