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Re: Shit person, shit night, ruin everything
Chloe, you're honestly SUCH a strong person who makes such a difference the world - I promise you that you matter so so much🩷
I know things are really difficult for you and how you feel is SO valid but I promise you that you are not a shit person that ruins everything - we all care about you!
you deserve support, and im super proud of you for dealing with so much - you've got this Chloe🙂
I know things are really difficult for you and how you feel is SO valid but I promise you that you are not a shit person that ruins everything - we all care about you!
you deserve support, and im super proud of you for dealing with so much - you've got this Chloe🙂
Re: 11/12/24- Christmas Support Thread
@eylah I'm really hearing how resilient you've needed to be over this past year- you must be feeling really exhausted. There's no wonder you are feeling not so excited for your birthday or Christmas- I think that's really normal after everything you've been through 
Perhaps you could celebrate your birthday in a way that feels special to you. It might be helpful to acknowledge the significance of this first birthday without your mum and allow yourself to feel your emotions. These first moments and events can be tough after someone close to you passes away, but it's important to feel them properly. I am so sorry you lost your mum, Eylah. I can hear how much of an important role she played in your life for you.
Would it be helpful to chat about a plan for tomorrow?
Perhaps you could celebrate your birthday in a way that feels special to you. It might be helpful to acknowledge the significance of this first birthday without your mum and allow yourself to feel your emotions. These first moments and events can be tough after someone close to you passes away, but it's important to feel them properly. I am so sorry you lost your mum, Eylah. I can hear how much of an important role she played in your life for you.
Would it be helpful to chat about a plan for tomorrow?
ella
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Christmas Support Thread: TODAY (6:30-8pm) 🎄
Hey everyone
We know the holidays can be a bittersweet time and it can bring up a lot of big feelings for many
This is your reminder that this evening at 6:30-8 PM, we're hosting a Christmas Support Thread right here on the boards.
Here are some things you might want to bring to the space:
Feelings: Share how you're feeling about Christmas.
Worries: Discuss any specific challenges you're going through (including but not limited to, neurodivergence, family dynamics, money struggles, worries around food at Christmas time, loneliness at Christmas etc.)
Hopes: Talk about what you're looking forward to this festive season.
Peer Support: If you're feeling up to it, we also invite you to come along and offer support to others.
How it works:
Just like our Friday Support Threads, our Christmas Support Threads will be moderated by our team and volunteers on the discussion boards.
Tonight will be moderated by myself and @Maia
See you then!
We know the holidays can be a bittersweet time and it can bring up a lot of big feelings for many
This is your reminder that this evening at 6:30-8 PM, we're hosting a Christmas Support Thread right here on the boards.
Here are some things you might want to bring to the space:
Feelings: Share how you're feeling about Christmas.
Worries: Discuss any specific challenges you're going through (including but not limited to, neurodivergence, family dynamics, money struggles, worries around food at Christmas time, loneliness at Christmas etc.)
Hopes: Talk about what you're looking forward to this festive season.
Peer Support: If you're feeling up to it, we also invite you to come along and offer support to others.
How it works:
Just like our Friday Support Threads, our Christmas Support Threads will be moderated by our team and volunteers on the discussion boards.
Tonight will be moderated by myself and @Maia
See you then!
ella
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Re: my first birthday without my mum 💔
Hello @eylah
I can imagine it's a lot to read all these replies but it's beautiful to see how many people want to connect with you while you're feeling this way. I hope that you can spend your birthday being kind and loving towards yourself. And if you're able to do something that can bring out some laughter or even a small smile to your face, that's already a win. I'm sending you the biggest hug
I can imagine it's a lot to read all these replies but it's beautiful to see how many people want to connect with you while you're feeling this way. I hope that you can spend your birthday being kind and loving towards yourself. And if you're able to do something that can bring out some laughter or even a small smile to your face, that's already a win. I'm sending you the biggest hug
briannat
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Re: my positive recovery
@eylah I'm so incredibly proud of you!! That's so amazing and so powerful that you're making sure it doesn't happen to anyone else. That takes so much bravery - a massive well donejust did a brave thing and put a complaint in abt how the police treated me when i was in crisis. i feel rly proud of myself for doing that bc i dont want anyone else going through that. ☺️ made me feel rly gd now
Katie
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Re: Greetings
hi @AlmostEternity and welcome - it's great to have you here. can't wait to see you around those sections/boards more in the future
Re: Feeling low and need a hug
It sounds like you're going through a tough time, and it's okay to feel that way. Try to focus on one small task at a time, and remember to be kind to yourself. You're not alone, and it's good that you're sharing here. If it feels too much, consider reaching out to someone you trust. Im here too if you need.
Re: Winter Watch Party Dec 2024
Can you get subtitles on the teleparty?
Yeah @Faolan teleparty just looks like netflix with a chat box next to it! I'm pretty sure turning the subtitles on only turns them on for yourself and not others so you have the choice!
Katie
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Re: my first birthday without my mum 💔
thankyou @TheNightmare thats kind of you to say.
its not even the fact i have no gifts cards bc i dont care abt that but its abt the fact i have noone in my life who cares abt me i am alone every day and ppl take my kindness for granted and its hurtful bc mum was the only person who always cared me and never used me so its shit bc i spent all my other birthdays with her and im in a homeless flat alone from everyone and have noone. its so shit 💔
We care about you ❤️
Re: my first birthday without my mum 💔
like the comments above have all said - after all you have been through, we are all so incredibly proud of you. i can't imagine how challenging this time must be for you without your mum to celebrate with, but i think she'd be so proud of you right now for the amazing person you are. i want to remind you that you are so cared for by all of us here, even if we aren't there in person with you (i know it doesn't feel the same). i know there isn't a great deal myself and us can do to help ease the hurt and pain you feel, but you are so loved and we are always here for you