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Re: tw//: domestic violence. self harm.

Hey @eylah,

I'm really sorry to hear what is going on for you right now and that you aren't getting the support you deserve from your dad or domestic violence support. You have been very brave to reach out and we are very proud of you.

I just wanted to drop you a message with some signposts you might be able to use if you're looking for some extra support

Refuge: https://refuge.org.uk/ - Refuge provides emotional support via phone, webchat, webform or email. Refuge supports women through all forms of violence and abuse.

Solace: https://solace-uk.org.uk/ - Solace is an organisation which offers advice, practical help, emotional support and therapeutic services to women and children who have been affected by any form of male violence. Their advice line number is 0800 802 5565 and is open 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday and additional hours of 6-8pm on Tuesdays.

Take good care of yourself and let us know how you get on? I'm really glad to see the community has supported you so well here

issie

Re: [deleted]

You’re definitely not a letdown / disappointment. I think that because you’re trying. You’re trying to move forwards and you’ve done stuff at college - I can’t remember the specifics sorry but I know you’re really trying to get a job and all of that. I feel like sometimes the older generations think university is the only successful pathway for people, but it’s not like that really, there are other options. I dont know why your uncle would say that to you, especially if he knows you’re genuinely trying. I’m so sorry.

AnonymousToe

Re: [deleted]

TheNightmare wrote: »

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no. failed maths. sad but will do it in future. i did care work with only english. so it is possible. just different work ppl have different requirements. oh wow. like car mechanic? or selling cars?.

eylah

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hi. @TheNightmare . some jobs take on ppl wiothout gcses. some do apretiships too. you cold try volunteering. to get ur cv looking snazzy with skills. you can do learning on the job too. what job do u want in future?. keep going. you got this.

also. it ok to have none. i failed mine. but got english level 2. functionak skill. so dw abt not having any.

eylah

Re: [deleted]

your not a let down. your very kind. to me and others. you deserve help & kidnesd. here for you.

. your trying your best. that is achievement in itself.

eylah

Re: Topic-specific support group this Thursday: Neurodiversity

Hopefully (Ihad to retype that because I type too fast haha) I can attend this session as it will interesting to meet fellow neurodiverse folk

Amy22

Re: I wrote a song about the mix

I love it!

AnonymousToe

Re: I wrote a song about the mix

@Chloe234 - i think this is really good. you've got a talent for it. I know for sure I couldn't write something as well as this (although my creative abilities are minimal 😂).

Honestly, its really good - you should be proud

sinead276

Re: Happiness

I haven't read the article but I don't think it's true. There is research that suggests that affirmations and generally believing in yourself and thinking positively can help with emotional wellbeing. Of course, thinking positively won't fix all of life's problems and there may be some times in life where we think positively and take chances only to find out that it doesn't work out. But that doesn't mean that affirmations don't help at all. It can definitely help us to feel better though!

Maisy

Re: Barely letting me post? Weird errors?

oh ya i get this sometimes too, think it happens when the site is busy and sometimes you gotta refresh a whole lot of times lol

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