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Re: Concern over LFTs and PCRs
im looking forward to the end of the pandemic.
Covid is now endemic. I don't think you'll have to wait long for the WHO to declare the pandemic over. That's doesn't mean SARS-cov-2 is going away. It's not. We'll have to live with it.
Skive
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do ppl like to dwell
weneva i see the news on, ppl watch its scary, i say 'stop watchin the bloody news' do ppl enjoy making themselves worked up? wat do ppl watch in the mornings 4 entertainment?
Re: My parents said that I should die
Hey @Kate_20
It sounds really distressing to have your own parents make comments about how you're managing each day when you're dealing with so much. You deserve to be supported and understood through this, Kate. You're dealing with so much, and you've been so brave to push through all of these painful and overwhelming emotions. I'm wondering if there's anyone else in your life that you feel safe and trust, that you can maybe stay with for now to help keep you safe, as it seems like home is quite toxic for you at the moment?
It sounds really distressing to have your own parents make comments about how you're managing each day when you're dealing with so much. You deserve to be supported and understood through this, Kate. You're dealing with so much, and you've been so brave to push through all of these painful and overwhelming emotions. I'm wondering if there's anyone else in your life that you feel safe and trust, that you can maybe stay with for now to help keep you safe, as it seems like home is quite toxic for you at the moment?
Re: whittering
I away frm where i live n I feel good 😊 but why do we fall wen we go to the environment we live in?
Re: Drink and pregnancy
Hey @annas - how are you feeling after a bit of time has passed from these intense feelings? Have you had an appointment with a midwife yet? If not, it may be worth seeing if you can have a chat with one about how you have been feeling. They will be able to talk you through your options and also refer you to further support if they think you could benefit from this.
You've mentioned a few times that you are thinking of ending your pregnancy, how are you feeling about this at the moment? It's really important to remember that it is always your right to choose this as an option, and there is support available to work out what feels right for you at the moment. It may be worth reaching out to an organisation such as BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service) who can provide support across all aspects of pregnancy, including thinking about having an abortion. You can find out more about their support options here. One thing to flag from that article is the advice they give around some abortion advisory services, which says:
We are all here for you, do let us know how you are getting on and if you want to talk anything through with us
You've mentioned a few times that you are thinking of ending your pregnancy, how are you feeling about this at the moment? It's really important to remember that it is always your right to choose this as an option, and there is support available to work out what feels right for you at the moment. It may be worth reaching out to an organisation such as BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service) who can provide support across all aspects of pregnancy, including thinking about having an abortion. You can find out more about their support options here. One thing to flag from that article is the advice they give around some abortion advisory services, which says:
Some organisations advertising free pregnancy testing and unplanned pregnancy counselling are strongly opposed to abortion. They often attempt to mislead women by presenting themselves as an organisation which provides information about abortion as well as the other options.
They will not discuss all the options available to you in an unbiased way. If they talk about abortion as an option at all, it may involve negative, unpleasant, un-evidenced or untrue claims, and statistics.
There is a list of registered Pregnancy Advice Bureaux on the Department of Health’s website. These have all met the Department of Health’s required standards on accurate and balanced information-giving, because they refer for abortion.
We are all here for you, do let us know how you are getting on and if you want to talk anything through with us
Ed_
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Re: What do you think about straight writers writing stories with LGBTQ+ characters in it?
Building on this, I found out recently that 'perspective editors' provide feedback and suggest edits to how fictional characters are written. For example, if a straight male is writing a bisexual female character, a bisexual female perspective editor can be hired to go over the writing.I don't think there's anything wrong with it at all. Like Brooke says any characters written need to make sure you do proper research about, like when some men write about women and its the most obscene thing ever lol
JustV
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Re: Concern over LFTs and PCRs
Hey @AislingDM ! I am really sorry to hear you are feeling anxious. I won't lie, as I have been (and largely continue to) shield due to being clinically extremely vulnerable, I am also feeling anxious about it. For example, I graduate from my Masters into employment this year, if everything moves offline again - does that mean I am at risk or unemployed?
However, as you said, I also understand that people who are less vulnerable are excited to go back to normal and do all the things they couldn't when things were shut and put on pause. It is really difficult and I would be interested to hear everyone else's thoughts
However, as you said, I also understand that people who are less vulnerable are excited to go back to normal and do all the things they couldn't when things were shut and put on pause. It is really difficult and I would be interested to hear everyone else's thoughts
Re: What do you think about straight actors playing gay roles?
Hey @AislingDM
Thanks for your response. Oh, indeed. I can only agree with how multi-faceted it is. One step at a time, and if we all play our role, we can make a huge difference!
Thanks for your response. Oh, indeed. I can only agree with how multi-faceted it is. One step at a time, and if we all play our role, we can make a huge difference!
Re: Suggest makeup looks?
@Jellyelephant have you been doing any creative eye make up recently? I wanna do like that sunset colours you did
i have that pallette shaunie i love it!!
you;ve inspired me to try a new colour so i gave green a go today. Not sure how I feel about it but here you go
