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Re: Feeling stuck
I’m really sorry that people haven’t believed you, you can share your emotions here and we believe you 
Re: my mum. :( ( addiction )
Hey @eylah, thank you for continuing to share your feelings with us here, I hope that it gives you an outlet and lifts some weight off your shoulders. I just wanted to check in on how you're doing today?
I can hear that this ordeal has been really tough on you, and you're doing ever so well to keep going. It's reassuring to know that your mum is being looked after at the hospital, she's in safe hands. Keeping taking things one at a time, and please feel free to keep us informed on how you're getting on. I know it can be hard, but please make sure you're looking after yourself through this too. Even small things you can do to ease the tension can be positive. Is there something like that that you can be doing for yourself?
We're here to support you and listen to you through all this
I can hear that this ordeal has been really tough on you, and you're doing ever so well to keep going. It's reassuring to know that your mum is being looked after at the hospital, she's in safe hands. Keeping taking things one at a time, and please feel free to keep us informed on how you're getting on. I know it can be hard, but please make sure you're looking after yourself through this too. Even small things you can do to ease the tension can be positive. Is there something like that that you can be doing for yourself?
We're here to support you and listen to you through all this
Azziman
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An update about the 'I need a hug' thread
Hey everyone,
We wanted to share an update about the 'I need a hug' thread.
Some of you may remember that we re-launched this thread earlier this year because we were seeing the original space becoming quite heavy and being used more and more for crisis posting. This was nobody's fault, more people are in crisis more often these days and we recognise how helpful it can be to have a space to post in those most difficult moments.
One of there reasons why we re-launched this thread is because we can't provide crisis support here on our discussion boards. We're not trained to support someone in crisis and it can also be unsafe to post in this way when using group spaces where other people may also start to feel unsafe. That's why we'd always encourage you to reach out to specialist services who are trained to offer crisis support such as Samaritans, Crisis Messenger and Papyrus.
While we introduced new guidance to help everyone post in a way that was safer, we’ve noticed over the past couple of months the posts are shifting more to crisis posting again. We feel this thread isn't effectively helping you get the support you need or connect with the right services, so we have decided to close it from today.
Our goal for our community spaces is to create places that provide meaningful support and help you in the best ways possible which we feel this thread isn’t able to do.
If you'd like a space to explore your feelings, we encourage you to post in our journaling space thread, which is designed to help you reflect on your emotions and discover ways to care for yourself.
If you’d like to share any thoughts or feedback with us, please do reach out to us via DM or through the feedback form. Thank you all for your understanding
The Mix's Community Team
We wanted to share an update about the 'I need a hug' thread.
Some of you may remember that we re-launched this thread earlier this year because we were seeing the original space becoming quite heavy and being used more and more for crisis posting. This was nobody's fault, more people are in crisis more often these days and we recognise how helpful it can be to have a space to post in those most difficult moments.
One of there reasons why we re-launched this thread is because we can't provide crisis support here on our discussion boards. We're not trained to support someone in crisis and it can also be unsafe to post in this way when using group spaces where other people may also start to feel unsafe. That's why we'd always encourage you to reach out to specialist services who are trained to offer crisis support such as Samaritans, Crisis Messenger and Papyrus.
While we introduced new guidance to help everyone post in a way that was safer, we’ve noticed over the past couple of months the posts are shifting more to crisis posting again. We feel this thread isn't effectively helping you get the support you need or connect with the right services, so we have decided to close it from today.
Our goal for our community spaces is to create places that provide meaningful support and help you in the best ways possible which we feel this thread isn’t able to do.
If you'd like a space to explore your feelings, we encourage you to post in our journaling space thread, which is designed to help you reflect on your emotions and discover ways to care for yourself.
If you’d like to share any thoughts or feedback with us, please do reach out to us via DM or through the feedback form. Thank you all for your understanding
The Mix's Community Team
TheMix
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Re: Feeling alone
Hi @TheNightmare I so understand this I'm also struggling to find what career I want and feel a bit lost. I suppose what I do is try to construct some sort of structure within my day. Even with the small things like finishing certain tasks or setting specific time aside for my hobbies. That way I still feel somewhat accomplished after ticking things off, and have some order throughout the day. 
I'm also struggling to find what career I want and feel a bit lost. I suppose what I do is try to construct some sort of structure within my day. Even with the small things like finishing certain tasks or setting specific time aside for my hobbies. That way I still feel somewhat accomplished after ticking things off, and have some order throughout the day. 
amy02
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Re: tw//: domestic violence. self harm.
Hi @eylah just wanted to say you're so brave for reaching out to us and the police. You are not alone in this and we are all here to support you I can understand why reporting him is scary, and you deserve to feel safe leaving the house.
I agree with the above that perhaps writing some things down tonight might be helpful, and in the meantime, do you have anything you like to do that makes you feel calm and safe?
Keep checking in, we're here for you
I can understand why reporting him is scary, and you deserve to feel safe leaving the house.I agree with the above that perhaps writing some things down tonight might be helpful, and in the meantime, do you have anything you like to do that makes you feel calm and safe?
Keep checking in, we're here for you
amy02
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Re: I hate that I'm like this
@Chloe234 I can hear how much you're struggling at the moment and want to give you a big virtual hug You're definitely not a waste of space, and you deserve to have your struggles heard. Everyone here values you and we are so proud of you for reaching out to us. You are not a burden at all and we will always be here to support you with whatever you're feeling
You're definitely not a waste of space, and you deserve to have your struggles heard. Everyone here values you and we are so proud of you for reaching out to us. You are not a burden at all and we will always be here to support you with whatever you're feeling amy02
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Topic-specific support group this Thursday: Family relationships
Hello everyone!
Our next topic-specific support group on Thursday will focus on family relationships - based on what you told us you'd like support on this week.
The format of this session will be the same as Support Chat (and you don't need to sign up!)
8:00pm - 8:15pm | Opening round
8:15pm - 9:20pm | Support time
9:20pm - 9:30pm | Closing round
Any questions feel free to comment them below. We hope to see you there
Our next topic-specific support group on Thursday will focus on family relationships - based on what you told us you'd like support on this week.
The format of this session will be the same as Support Chat (and you don't need to sign up!)
8:00pm - 8:15pm | Opening round
8:15pm - 9:20pm | Support time
9:20pm - 9:30pm | Closing round
Any questions feel free to comment them below. We hope to see you there
Gemma
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