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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition) w/c 15.09.25
I’m just done with everything
With work
Life
Just everything
I feel sick to my stomach and just don’t see much point most of the time
The only thigg by a that keep me going are my dog and my bf
Can’t talk to him right now as I know what he’d say and tell me I need to talk to someone etc but can’t so that either
Oops just realised this in the wrong week
With work
Life
Just everything
I feel sick to my stomach and just don’t see much point most of the time
The only thigg by a that keep me going are my dog and my bf
Can’t talk to him right now as I know what he’d say and tell me I need to talk to someone etc but can’t so that either
Oops just realised this in the wrong week
Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 15.09.25
Redemption wrote: »
hey you! how’s your amazing self doing today?
im not feeling very well i feel ew. hru?
I hope you get well soon, Im ok thanks
Re: Keeping Going
im so proud of you @Redemption . you keep on going even when things set you back time. you haven’t given up even when you felt like you couldn’t keep searching for jobs etc. that’s rly admirable. we see how much you’re trying every day to look at getting a job etc and we all believe in you. im rooting for you and always will. pls keep going. we are behind you in. this we are here for you. 
eylah
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Keeping Going
At the start of the year I did volunteering once a week for a few months. I did not like it as it was unpaid, demotivating, and I never felt valued but I carried on because I was encouraged to. I also completed Functional Skills in Maths which I did not enjoy either but I passed. I even panicked thinking I lost my certificate but luckily I found all my certificates, got them together, and added everything to my CV. I also apply to jobs nearly every day.
The past few years have been harsh. Last year was tough and this year has not been much better. I have tried volunteering and courses but setbacks and fails keep happening. I did not want to do a confidence-boosting course last year because it felt too long and would delay work. Even though I have done courses, applied consistently, and had interviews, I am still out of work. The length of time is what really gets to me especially seeing others get ahead. I get that some people think I am not trying but I am. I doubt myself a lot wondering if I can do it but things have got to change and I am battling the uncertainty.
Now I am doing a course. I chose a six-week option to get into work quicker rather than a three-month one. I sometimes take what I have for granted but I appreciate it. I want to move forward and see big changes because I have put in a lot of effort. It is hard to keep going without letting pressure get to me but I am really glad for the online support around me as well as the in-person and online counselling I have had. I could not have done it without it.
The past few years have been harsh. Last year was tough and this year has not been much better. I have tried volunteering and courses but setbacks and fails keep happening. I did not want to do a confidence-boosting course last year because it felt too long and would delay work. Even though I have done courses, applied consistently, and had interviews, I am still out of work. The length of time is what really gets to me especially seeing others get ahead. I get that some people think I am not trying but I am. I doubt myself a lot wondering if I can do it but things have got to change and I am battling the uncertainty.
Now I am doing a course. I chose a six-week option to get into work quicker rather than a three-month one. I sometimes take what I have for granted but I appreciate it. I want to move forward and see big changes because I have put in a lot of effort. It is hard to keep going without letting pressure get to me but I am really glad for the online support around me as well as the in-person and online counselling I have had. I could not have done it without it.
Testing this Week
Hi everyone,
Just to let you know that we’ll be carrying out some testing on the discussion boards next week. During this time, you may notice a slight delay in your posts and comments being posted on the boards, as we are running some tests on the platform.
The testing will take place at the following times:
Monday 21st: 10am – 2pm
Thursday 25th: 1pm – 5pm
Friday 26th: 1pm – 5pm
Sunday 28th: 10am - 1pm
We hope this will cause minimal disruption and not affect your experience. Please do let us know if it does – we really welcome your feedback.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work on improving the boards.
The Mix Community Team
Edit note: This testing is now on pause and will not be taking place.
Just to let you know that we’ll be carrying out some testing on the discussion boards next week. During this time, you may notice a slight delay in your posts and comments being posted on the boards, as we are running some tests on the platform.
The testing will take place at the following times:
Monday 21st: 10am – 2pm
Thursday 25th: 1pm – 5pm
Friday 26th: 1pm – 5pm
Sunday 28th: 10am - 1pm
We hope this will cause minimal disruption and not affect your experience. Please do let us know if it does – we really welcome your feedback.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work on improving the boards.
The Mix Community Team
Edit note: This testing is now on pause and will not be taking place.
TheMix
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Re: Wanting some prompts
I have a creative writing prompt I found which is a bit silly if you want something more light-hearted and fun!
"A wizard cursed you to slowly transform into the thing you fear most. This would be bad by itself, but unfortunate for you, the thing you fear most is frankly very stupid and objectively not scary."
"A wizard cursed you to slowly transform into the thing you fear most. This would be bad by itself, but unfortunate for you, the thing you fear most is frankly very stupid and objectively not scary."
Leyla
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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 15.09.25
Redemption wrote: »
hey you! how’s your amazing self doing today?
im not feeling very well i feel ew. hru?
eylah
1