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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 05.01.26
Duck pond is still frozen. I forgot to do this yesterday, but he is what it looks like.
The ducks still have somewhere to swim though even though it probably feels like an ice bath.
Re: UCAS and feeling a bit lost and upset
Hi, I also found applying to uni to be very difficult. I took a gap year kind of by accident because I was struggling so much I didn’t meet the UCAS deadline the first time around. I dont know how old you are or what your situation is exactly but that’s always an option and it’s not the end of the world if you can’t do this right now. You don’t have to resit for no reason. I just took a year out. It went so fast. But now I’m at uni, I don’t tell people I took a gap year, nobody needs to know and it’s kind of just as if it didn’t happen. What I’m trying to say is don’t panic, and don’t give up. It’s not the end of the world, and it doesn’t mean you’ll never study again.
PS: it’s brilliant that you’re managing to do A levels at all while struggling so much
PS: it’s brilliant that you’re managing to do A levels at all while struggling so much
Awareness Through Art 2026
Hello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well and taking good care of yourselves today.
I wished to start this discussion because I’ve been thinking about ways to spread kindness and awareness through art. My hope is to create at least one drawing each month to help bring attention to an important event or movement connected to that month. I haven’t been able to make one for January yet, but this is something I’d really like to work toward in the future for this year.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I’m wishing you all comfort, strength, and joy today and all days.
I wished to start this discussion because I’ve been thinking about ways to spread kindness and awareness through art. My hope is to create at least one drawing each month to help bring attention to an important event or movement connected to that month. I haven’t been able to make one for January yet, but this is something I’d really like to work toward in the future for this year.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I’m wishing you all comfort, strength, and joy today and all days.
Ech0
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Re: This is MEEEEEEEEEE (Hello!) T.W ❗(therapy abuse and trauma)
@ameliawillsharevoice Welcome to the Mix, it’s nice to meet you. It takes a lot of courage to share who you are and what you’ve been through, thank you for trusting this space with that. It sounds like you have a really thoughtful and caring approach to supporting others. We hope you feel at home here and are glad you joined. I also think your quote is a lovely reminder that even when life is tough, having people who care and support you can make things brighter so thank you for that too.
Ech0
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Re: Self-Care Kit - The Mix's Ultimate Guide!
We know that this time of year can be tough for many of us, so just re-posting on this thread to remind us of the Self-Care Tool Kit we've put together here on Community.
Have you tried any of the exercises or coping skills out so far? Has there been anything you've found useful?
Have you tried any of the exercises or coping skills out so far? Has there been anything you've found useful?
Sian321
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Re: Phobias
ameliawillsharevoice wrote: »I have a massive fear of spiders, like I freak at the sight of them but my foster mother doesn't seem to understand it? She tells me there good and that I'm being silly. She also comment on my fear of the dark which she knows stems from trauma. I tell her that it scares me and when she gets mad at me she is just blatantly rude about it calling me babyish and annoying. I really hate her for it sometimes and just wish she understood.
Hey there @ameliawillsharevoice - thank you for sharing this, it's a really brave thing to reach out here. It sounds upsetting having your fears dismissed like that instead of being heard and understood.
I want to remind you that your feelings and fears are completely valid. Even if they seem 'silly' to other people, your fears are real and you deserve to be heard and supported. My fear of the dark also stems from trauma, so I get where you're coming from.
If you have anyone in your life who you trust or think would be supportive, it could be useful to tell them how you feel about this. And this community is always here for you if you need someone to listen or want to talk about anything
Re: [TW] mentions of self harm and eating disorders
sending you hugs. there’s a eating disorder website called beat which has information abt eating disorders etc. they might be rly helpful for you.
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
we’re here for you you’re not alone in this.
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
we’re here for you you’re not alone in this.
eylah
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What is New Years to you?
Hello all!
The end of the year is a mere hours away, and this can bring up lots of feelings: negative, positive, ambivalent.
This is a space for you to discuss all things New Year!
It might be an extra special thing in your culture, it might be that it brings feelings of sadness for you, it might be talking about how you personally plan to celebrate it, perhaps a reflection on your past year, or even a look to the future with your goals for the year ahead.
No judgement here, so let us know what comes to mind when you think of NYE!
For me, for most of my life it was my household, my auntie's household and my grandparent's household and we would all host one of Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day and it would rotate who did what each year! So for me, Christmas didn't feel like it was over until New Years had finished! I would stay up with my dad to watch the fireworks and we'd have a lot of Turkish picky bits, adn then we'd all gather at whoever's house so we could eat copious amounts of food and play games! Unfortunately we've had a lot of loss and health struggles in the family in the past couple of years, so I am still navigating what the "new" New Years' is for me!
The end of the year is a mere hours away, and this can bring up lots of feelings: negative, positive, ambivalent.
This is a space for you to discuss all things New Year!
It might be an extra special thing in your culture, it might be that it brings feelings of sadness for you, it might be talking about how you personally plan to celebrate it, perhaps a reflection on your past year, or even a look to the future with your goals for the year ahead.
No judgement here, so let us know what comes to mind when you think of NYE!
For me, for most of my life it was my household, my auntie's household and my grandparent's household and we would all host one of Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day and it would rotate who did what each year! So for me, Christmas didn't feel like it was over until New Years had finished! I would stay up with my dad to watch the fireworks and we'd have a lot of Turkish picky bits, adn then we'd all gather at whoever's house so we could eat copious amounts of food and play games! Unfortunately we've had a lot of loss and health struggles in the family in the past couple of years, so I am still navigating what the "new" New Years' is for me!
Leyla
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Re: Help me with these vitally important philosophical questions
Question 2 - If tomatoes are a fruit, doesn't that just make ketchup a smoothie?
Nathan
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Help me with these vitally important philosophical questions
So, I'm making this thread, to try and poll your answers to some of the most bizarre questions that truly cause my two remaining braincells to battle for the position of third place. Feel free to answer what you think.
Nathan
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