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Re: Will never feel pretty again without my long curled lashes
@Sian321 hiya, sorry for the late reply. For me, the issue isn't how I feel about myself. Although I have struggled with my self esteem for years, I have become better in loving myself. For the most part, I am happy with myself; it's just that I dislike how others have treated me in the past. And having numerous experiences of men mistreating me and others due to looks has convinced me that my worth is based on how men perceive me.
In response to your question "who decided that being desired by men was the core indicator of your worth", I guess other men lol.
Generally speaking, the patriarchy is ruled by men, and men have decided that a woman's worth in life is to aesthetically appeal to their sexual desires. That's unfortunately how womanhood has been structured.
In response to your question "who decided that being desired by men was the core indicator of your worth", I guess other men lol.
Generally speaking, the patriarchy is ruled by men, and men have decided that a woman's worth in life is to aesthetically appeal to their sexual desires. That's unfortunately how womanhood has been structured.
Re: (Time to Vote!!) Pride Month Art Competition 2025: Your Voice, Your Art
Hey everyone, thank you so much for your patience! We had a little bit of a delay there just as we wanted to wait to get a few more votes through. Thank you so much to everyone who has submitted their choice and feedback for both entrants!
We're delighted to announce that the winner of the 2025 Pride Art Competition is (drumroll please!!)…… "The Pride Colour" - congratulations to the author!
The prize for the winner is (first and foremost, the glory!) and secondly, a £10 WHSmith voucher for art supplies / creative writing supplies. Congratulations!
We will be emailing both entrants the positive feedback that both poems have received.
Thank you so much to everyone who has taken part, and keep your eyes peeled for more competitions and opportunities in the future!
Sian321
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I failed in life
I failed in having a social life. I failed in getting a partner. I failed in getting my dream jobs. I have little to no interest in engaging in my creative hobbies due to being unhappy.
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything?
Sounds like me 🥲 I only fall asleep when I can’t stay awake any longer and my eyes are closing hahaha
I hope things get better with your brother so you can sleep
Ikr there the best hobbies 😂
Hoop is going okay although my hands are actually fucked and the back of my knees are green, purple, blue bruising 😂
I hope things get better with your brother so you can sleep
Ikr there the best hobbies 😂
Hoop is going okay although my hands are actually fucked and the back of my knees are green, purple, blue bruising 😂
River
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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything?
@DonnerKebab aw how come he is awake still? Is he having a bad night too?
Yeah insomnia and MADD are my new hobbies 😂😂😂
Yeah insomnia and MADD are my new hobbies 😂😂😂
River
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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything?
I just toss and turn like a donut @DonnerKebab
River
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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything?
I want to sleeeeeeeeep, come on insomnia let me sleep 😭
River
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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything?
On a side note my mums birthday present is coming tomorrow….
River
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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything?
My heart is breaking 🥺
@River nothing I say will make any difference, but I bet you've been the best hamster parent a hamster could ever wish for, and he's grateful to you. Just try and comfort him if you can, until you see the vets and find out what they advise. You've been a ray of kindness in his life he hasn't had before, and you made him happy. Focus on keeping the little fella happy for now, and wait until the vet's judgement, whatever it might be. There's every chance he might be saveable. Just wait until the vet says what they think, and you can see what options exist from there.
