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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 24.11.25

Hey @Nemuritai , we really appreciate you taking the time to share this. The flashbacks you describe sound so overwhelming. I can imagine that feeling frightening to be experiencing feelings and memories as if you are a child again, and I hear how painful and visceral that sense of abandonment can be.

It sounds so moving that you've been able to speak with your younger self - what a beautiful and powerful practice. What do you find your younger-self needs most in those moments when that fear of being alone is reactivated?

Hope today can be gentle for you

Sian321

Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 24.11.25

@Sian321 thank you so much for checking in, I appreciate it. Yesterday was kind of difficult since I had a flashback which was pretty scary to be honest. I usually don't see things in flashbacks but I end up feeling the same feelings I felt as a child and that's overwhelming sometimes. Something happened that made me feel a bit abandoned and I guess that triggered the flashback since I often felt abandoned and alone as a smaller child (though I'm okay now) But I was able to get some rest and I feel a lot calmer today. Maybe it sounds odd but one thing that helps when I feel triggered is speaking to my younger self, so I've been making an effort to be nicer to her when things are triggering or difficult. That was kind of rambly but thanks again for asking

Nemuritai

Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 24.11.25

Hey @Nemuritai , how are you doing? It sounds like yesterday might have felt triggering and upsetting. I wonder how you're feeling this morning and how your night was? We're here with you to listen.

Sian321

November 2025 achievements!

Hey everyone! I can't believe it's almost the end of November - I hope this month has been okay for you all!

Just wanted to come back for the monthly achievement check-in! As always, it doesn't matter how many achievements you made, nor how big or small they are - they're still achievements either way! I'd love to hear about your victories this month

Here are mine:
- I got back into mindfulness meditation and have been accepting discomfort and have grounded myself back to my breathing/the environment after getting distracted/experiencing unhelpful thoughts
- I got through preparing my car for its MOT (it passed yay!) and learned how to do stuff like open the bonnet and clean the interior! Although I found it stressful and difficult, I'm so glad I persevered through it
- I'm learning how to play the bass and it has been really fun! I'm also being a bit kinder to myself when I can't get something right straight away

You're all amazing for getting through the month, I'm so so proud of you all!

Hope you all have a great December

kaii

Re: What Wintery Film / Show Should we Watch on Sat 29th Nov

Hey everyone, looks like we're going to go with option A for today's watch party and enjoy some Great British Bake Off together! I'm looking forward to it!

See you at 2pm to get stuck into the episodes.

Sian321

Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 24.11.25

@Redemption thank you that is very kind
Overthinking and stress can be exhausting and the fact that you continued on is something to appreciate in yourself and is not easy. If it helps to share what’s on your mind,you’re always welcome to discuss with us. It is good to hear you have been doing alright.

Ech0

Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 24.11.25

@Lottie5433 thank you so much for taking the time to share about what happened that night. That sounds very distressing and I can really hear how upsetting it was not only to wake up coping with those difficult thoughts, but then to turn over and see your boyfriend was not besides you. It sounds like something about that felt really panic-inducing, and it sounds completely exhausting to have been trying for so long to feel safer and to sleep, only to be waking up through the morning too with a lot of anxiety and panic in your body still. How was yesterday throughout the day in the end? What do you feel like that panic within your body might say if it could speak?

We're right here with you to listen. You're doing so well to share about this.

Sian321

Re: Why I hated volunteering

Verity wrote: »

Hi @Redemption it really sounds like you tried your best and left your comfort zone, that's a great accomplishment! It sounds like you weren't given enough time to get confortable with the tills, that must be frustating, but it's great that you gave it a shot. As said, the right thing for you will find you! That's a great way to put it. If anything comes to mind that you are thinking of doing that may be more suitable, we would love to know!

@Verity thank you, so much, I'm so glad you joined us, you're so kind

Redemption

Re: What Wintery Film / Show Should we Watch on Sat 29th Nov

definitely A

sorry but im petrified of James and the giant peach 😂 7 year old me hasn’t recovered from talking creepy bugs 😂

River

Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 24.11.25

Nemuritai wrote: »

I'm feeling a bit triggered right now, something just kind of reminded me of a painful thing that happened in the past and it makes me feel abandoned again, even though that thing isn't actually happening anymore.

Do you think it would help talking about it @Nemuritai ?

Redemption