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Re: Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 15.09.25
[From @DonnerKebab on the previous thread just before it closed]
@Redemption sorry i never responded to this sooner. I just wanted to say to you bro a pretty old quote from Churchill. "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm". Right now redemption, you have suffered repeated failures, a huge amount of which are not of your own doing, but rather because of the catastrophic state of the economy and jobs market, and yet here you are today bro, still trying, still applying to jobs, and refusing to give in. That takes strength, perseverance, and an indomitable spirit. It's okay to fear failure, but the most important thing to know is that despite that fear, you tried anyway, and gave it your all. Whilst you keep going, and refuse to give up, you aren't a failure, you're showing more spirit than most others do, and that's something you should be proud of. You aren't a failure at all. You might not be where you thought you would be in life at this stage, and that's okay. You're still young, and you still have a huge amount of time to build. That isn't failure at all. Failure would be not trying.
You've already started being given interviews, which is a good step forward, eventually, your breakthrough will come in time. It's just keeping going until then mate, and we are with you every step of the way.
@Redemption sorry i never responded to this sooner. I just wanted to say to you bro a pretty old quote from Churchill. "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm". Right now redemption, you have suffered repeated failures, a huge amount of which are not of your own doing, but rather because of the catastrophic state of the economy and jobs market, and yet here you are today bro, still trying, still applying to jobs, and refusing to give in. That takes strength, perseverance, and an indomitable spirit. It's okay to fear failure, but the most important thing to know is that despite that fear, you tried anyway, and gave it your all. Whilst you keep going, and refuse to give up, you aren't a failure, you're showing more spirit than most others do, and that's something you should be proud of. You aren't a failure at all. You might not be where you thought you would be in life at this stage, and that's okay. You're still young, and you still have a huge amount of time to build. That isn't failure at all. Failure would be not trying.
You've already started being given interviews, which is a good step forward, eventually, your breakthrough will come in time. It's just keeping going until then mate, and we are with you every step of the way.
Leyla
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Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition) w/c 15.09.25
This is a space to chat or vent about things which you think may be more triggering for the Community but still want to get off your chest.
Every Monday morning we will close the thread and start a new one so we have a fresh one each week. If you'd like to check out this week's venting thread that isn't triggering, click here.
Every Monday morning we will close the thread and start a new one so we have a fresh one each week. If you'd like to check out this week's venting thread that isn't triggering, click here.
Leyla
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Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 15.09.25
This is a space to chat or vent about whatever might be on your mind right now, nothing is too big or small!
Every Monday morning we will close the thread and start a new one so we have a fresh one each week. If you'd like to check out this week's triggering stuff edition thread, click here.
Every Monday morning we will close the thread and start a new one so we have a fresh one each week. If you'd like to check out this week's triggering stuff edition thread, click here.
Leyla
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Re: mock exam
@toffuna101 I know exams can be daunting, reach out for support if you're struggling, your teachers should be able to support you, these sound important to you but please look after your wellbeing too. I wish you the best with your exams.
Re: I feel like a scared little child trapped in a pathetic 21 year old body
bignosegirly0 wrote: »@Redemption
As awkward as it would be, I would love to just ugly cry in someone’s arms as they just reassure that all the negative things I’ve experienced doesn’t define me as a person, and that there are many people who love me
No matter how you look, it doesn't define you and I'm sure you look fine. Unfortunately people are just nasty @bignosegirly0 , big virtual hugs from me.
Re: Another ramble before I go off my break
Here's some support services if you think they might help, big hugs
https://kellysheroes.org.uk/
These are normally pretty good they open at 6 pm till 10pm Monday to Friday and open on weekends 6pm till 11pm
https://www.myblackdog.co/
These are pretty good but only open Sunday to Wednesday 7pm till 10pm
https://knus.io/
This is a peer to peer support service, someone should set you up through a peer and chats are done through what's app
Shout is a text messaging service, open 24 hours but at night it takes a very long time to get through, text 85258
Phone service
Call 116 123
and has text service but it only works for some
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
These are normally pretty good they open at 6 pm till 10pm Monday to Friday and open on weekends 6pm till 11pm
https://www.myblackdog.co/
These are pretty good but only open Sunday to Wednesday 7pm till 10pm
https://knus.io/
This is a peer to peer support service, someone should set you up through a peer and chats are done through what's app
Shout is a text messaging service, open 24 hours but at night it takes a very long time to get through, text 85258
Phone service
Call 116 123
and has text service but it only works for some
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Re: Idk how can I not wanna kill myself when I’m reminded I’ll never find love
It feels strange that we live in a world where people could speak to you about your appearance when it sounds like you do not even know them! You deserve better than that, and their words may hurt but they are not true just because they have said them.
It may not be as easy as a man falling from the sky, but I truly do not see why someone would not fall for you and want to be with you. I completely hear why this would make you feel so low and perhaps even worthless, and that life may not have much meaning when the world tells women if they are not deemed attractive then they are not worth the time of day
We are here for you, do you feel able to fight against these thoughts and urges @bignosegirly0?
It may not be as easy as a man falling from the sky, but I truly do not see why someone would not fall for you and want to be with you. I completely hear why this would make you feel so low and perhaps even worthless, and that life may not have much meaning when the world tells women if they are not deemed attractive then they are not worth the time of day
We are here for you, do you feel able to fight against these thoughts and urges @bignosegirly0?
Leyla
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Re: mock exam
Hey @toffuna101! I wonder if you can speak to your teacher about what sorts of things they would expect from you in order to get a good grade in your mocks? Wanting to do well and being willing to put in the time to find out how to do well is over half of the battle, so good job!
Leyla
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