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A goodbye from me

JellyelephantJellyelephant Posts: 1,908 Extreme Poster
Hi guys,

So this is a tough one to write, but I’ve been asked if I’ll do a thread so people can wish me goodbye properly. I’ve been with the community when I was homeless, the mix saw me through that and my mental health struggles, difficult times and then my nursing journey.

As many of you may know I am now a qualified psychiatric nurse and will be starting my job as a CPN in a week. Now is the time for me to spread my wings and take all the knowledge and support that I’ve been given with me. Hopefully I can be that supportive person to others.

Everyone from the mods to the community team and you amazing community members have been a huge part of my life and I will be forever greatful to have had this place and be part of the family. So while it is time to say goodbye, I will take you guys with me in my heart and won’t ever forget The Mix.

Lots of love
Jelly
The sun will rise and we will try again 

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  • Chloe234Chloe234 Posts: 3,306 Boards Guru
    Big hugs @Jellyelephant <3 I'll miss you so so much and will never forget how kind and understanding you've been towards me in the time I've been here. It's always made me smile when I see your name pop up in chat or on here so it'll defo be weird without you here! I truly do wish you the best with your future and think what you are going on to do is amazing <3 best of luck
    🦆💜🦆💜🦆
  • AnonymousToeAnonymousToe Posts: 2,342 Boards Champion
    Aww bye Jelly, I haven’t spoken to you much but you’ve been lovely <3
    Congratulations and good luck, and we’re still here if you ever want to pop back in <3
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 411 Listening Ear
    Awk Jelly,

    Saying goodbye to you feels so difficult. You were one of the first people to welcome me on The Mix and I’m sure it would’ve taken me so much longer to settle in if it wasn’t for you. Thank you for always being kind to me and for always checking in to see how I’m feeling, it never went unnoticed and I’m feeling very grateful💙

    Good luck with everything you decide to do and whenever things get tough and maybe you’re feeling a little anxious remember that you are capable of doing anything . I do really believe that you are.

    Real proud of ya Jelly and I’ll miss you 💙
  • GemmaGemma Posts: 1,095 Wise Owl
    Oh @Jellyelephant you have been such a lovely member of our community and we'll miss you a lot! <3

    We know you'll be absolutely fabulous as a CPN - you are so kind, caring and supportive and we know you'll flourish in that role. Best of luck with everything and sending you lots of hugs! Take good care of yourself you wonderful human <3
    ♡♡♡
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 4,596 The Mix Elder
    @Jellyelephant I'm gonna miss you so much bestie!. Yoube been such a fantastic person and an angel to meet. I wish you all the best in your placement and I'm super proud that you have spread your wings. I think your going to do amazing things Jelly. I'm gonna miss you tons here and everyone else with. I always remember you <3.

    All the best for ur new adventure,

    Amy22 <3
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • AoifeAoife Posts: 3,215 Boards Guru
    It's so lovely to hear how much The Mix has meant to you @Jellyelephant. I remember so many parts of your journey here with us and can't quite believe time has flown by that quickly. We're all so incredibly proud of you and how far you've come. You really are amazing and have been such an important part of our community here. You will be such a kind, supportive and talented CPN and I'm wishing so much luck in your next steps. I'm glad you won't ever forget us, we won't ever forget you either <3
    Maybe somethings don't get better, but we do. We get stronger. We learn to live with our situations as messy and ugly as they are. We fix what we can and we adapt to what we can't. Maybe some of us will never fully be okay, but at least we're here. We're still trying. We're doing the best we can. That's worth celebrating too ❤
  • eylaheylah Posts: 3,860 Community Veteran
    idk you well but will miss you jelly. you come so far from others comments and i know for sure you will do so well being a cpn. i wish i had a cpn like you bc your a beautiful person inside and out. you really are an inspiration. <3 tc of yourself hope you enjoy your new job <3.
    keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. 🤍
  • independent_independent_ Posts: 8,930 Legendary Poster
    @Jellyelephant it’s so hard to find the words right now. I remember when you first joined and how difficult things were for you then, it’s fair to say you’ve been on an incredible journey. We will all miss you so much. Your empathy and ability to listen without judgement will make you an incredible nurse.

    Take care and enjoy every minute of this new chapter in your life, you’ve worked so hard and should be incredibly proud of yourself.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • amy02amy02 Posts: 271 The Mix Regular
    We wish you so much luck on your new venture @Jellyelephant :3 You've been such a wonderful member of the community and we know you'll do so well <3
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 1,522 Extreme Poster
    @Jellyelephant well done on becoming a nurse - thats absolutely amazing. good luck with everything in your new role and in the rest of your life too. we'll all miss you lots <3
  • AzzimanAzziman Posts: 2,005 Boards Champion
    Hey @Jellyelephant, we're sorry to see you go! Your journey has been absolutely incredible, and thank you for all you've done to make this community a better place! You'll be missed - wishing you all the best with the next chapter in your life. And of course, the door is open for you if you'd like to come back and say hey! <3
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 6 Confirmed not a robot
    @Jellyelephant you're so incredible and I miss you already <3 You've come so far in the time I've known you and you're going to do such amazing things! You're just a genuinely kind and caring person and you've already been that supportive person to others in our community. I'm so excited for you! You've got this <3
  • TheNightmareTheNightmare Posts: 1,902 Extreme Poster
    edited August 8
    @Jellyelephant hey, it's sad to see you're leaving, but you have come a long way from what you have said, which is amazing. I'm proud to hear it. Times have been tough for me too, and it's pretty inspirational to me, as well as probably many other members here, that it gets better. Congratulations on getting your new job, and I'm sure you'll smash it. You're a kind, helpful person and deserve success. I wish nothing but the best, not just with this job, but with everything you want to do, and I am sure you will do well in whatever you want to do. x
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  • DancerDancer Posts: 8,096 Legendary Poster
    You will be an amazing CPN. I will definitely miss you. I will never forget PANTS and Ban Beans Forever!
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • leyla26leyla26 Posts: 4,156 Community Veteran
    Aw Jelly 😭😭😭 I heard you were leaving and came running to this post in disbelief. It’s been great seeing your journey even in my last almost 3 years modding here, I always was happy to see your name and get to chat to you and have you pop in. When I got a girlfriend I was like “oh yeah I need to tell Jelly” because of our chats about all of that previously ☠️ I wish you nothing but the best and you’re truly going to smash it. You’re a good egg!! Hugs :)
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  • Amy_Amy_ Posts: 16 Settling in
    Jellyyy, I’m so happy for you - it’s meant so much getting to know you the past few years and I hope you’re really proud of yourself :3
    You’ll be very missed here but I know you’ll be giving lots of other people your immense empathy and wisdom, and helping them through their toughest times. Wishing you the very best, you’ve got this, you absolute star <3
  • Former MemberFormer Member Boards Moderator Posts: 94 Budding Regular
    @Jellyelephant congratulations!! Your story is truly admirable.
    It sounds like you have found a role that is perfect for the person you are. I am sure your words of wisdom and kindness will touch many.
    Best of luck <3
  • ElijahElijah Posts: 2 Newbie
    Aww Jelly! It's been so lovely talking to you over the years. You've been through so much and grown so much too, and I'm so happy for you that you've got this CPN job! You've had such a positive impact on me during my time with the mix, and I think pretty much every mod and chatter would say the same. It's going to be really sad to not see you around in chats but I know you're going to be an absolutely amazing CPN and you'll keep going from strength to strength <3
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,673 Skive's The Limit
    Good luck Jelly You’ll do amazing. So proud of you 💖
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Orchid059Orchid059 Posts: 252 The Mix Regular
    @Jellyelephant we will miss you on the boards! Good luck with your new job I'm sure you will do amazing <3
  • GingerEmGingerEm Posts: 79 Budding Regular
    @Jellyelephant I will miss you so so much lovely! It has been great getting to know you over the past year and I wish you all the best with your new job. You should be so proud of yourself💛
    You deserve so much happiness in your life! I will never forget you Jelly💛
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,056 Wise Owl
    Way late to the party but hopefully @Jellyelephant will see this thanks so much for being such an amazing member of the community.You brought so much warmth and support to this communtiy and we will all miss u but the door is always open to come and say hi.Good luck with everything <3
  • JustVJustV Posts: 5,466 Part of The Furniture
    edited August 26
    I know this was a bit ago @Jellyelephant but couldn't not say anything! So much to say, so little time. I remember when you joined and it's wild to think about your timeline of events since then.

    As a moderator I've always appreciated the times where you were a voice of reason in a difficult or chaotic situation, and your ability to genuinely connect with people and somehow say exactly the thing they need to hear. You've also been a wonderful person for our more junior members to look up to, and it's nice to see you taking the talents you have for leadership and emotional support and building a worthwhile career with them (you'll make a great CPN!)

    We'll be cheering for you. If you do fall into hard times, trust that you're able to move through them and rebuild once the dust settles. You've shown that so many times. :)
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