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11/12/24- Christmas Support Thread
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i just find december difficult altogether bc of christmas etc but i have booked ice skating for tmr for the evening so im hoping it brings me some joy? bought myself a disney colouring book today and gel pens bc i need something to distract myself with so have done. think ima get a hot choccy tmr to as it will be cold bc of after. yeah i used to do ice skating when i didnt hurt my hip 😅❤️
thankyou both ❤️
Thank you for reminding me that it's okay to feel how I'm feeling at the moment - I'll probably find that my feelings about Christmas may change over time as well. And yes, I think you're right in saying that I don't feel as festive this year because of my exams - I'll try to achieve a balance between rest (since it's so important!) and revision, breaking my revision down into smaller chunks is a good idea, and I want to make my days realistic as possible!
As for activities that might make me feel more festive, I'll be watching a Christmas movie with my sisters (haven't decided yet) and I'll be going to London with my family later on in the month! You're right in saying that it would be great to be out and about, I've only been to spending time at uni and at home in the past couple months, so I haven't actually seen the Christmas decorations put up in town! Thank you so much
Do you ever just get filled with paranoia and feel like everyone hates you and you read into everything wrong and then your left feeling unwanted….that’s me rn sorry
Nothing will help me feel better other than Anna said that late tonight we can chat
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That sucks
Good question about NZ - I did reach out to the community team to ask what my future would look like at The Mix, they're just finding the answer for me
I'm glad you have Anna to talk to tonight. Talking to someone you trust can be a huge relief and help you feel less alone/ isolated.
Remember, you're worthy of love and connection, even if it doesn't feel like it right now.
Ohhh, how long have you been playing piano Kai? I've always been so interested in learning, I can play guitar and ukulele but would love to learn piano at some point!
My fave way to unwind is definitely wrapping up nice and cosy in a blanket and watching some comfort movies. Nothing beats it!
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I'm glad
I hear you on the stress - this time of year is terrible for making everyone stressed out! If it helps you feel any better, I'm not anywhere near finished with my xmas shopping either. We will get there!
@Maia thanks for supporting me through it all. I would hopefully just do it short term. It's just they can be hyper and stuff too. I don't think boundaries would work, it might just be better if it doesn't happen like apprently everyone will behave this year but they didn't last year and it got cut short. Hopefully you can stay though, our engagements on Friday chat threads and meeting you have made me realise what a amazing job you do like you have similar interests like sleeping in a van and different vehcles too and you're so friendly and enthusiastic so hopefully a yes. I don't see how it would be an issue for you to stay.
Can I ask as well Will you be on with GingerEm and Leyla on Friday chat thread? Hopefully you're running it
Ooo, be careful with your hip when you are skating tomorrow!
yes ill make a thread abt it i havent started it yet but probs tonight i will ❤️ thankyou @ella @Maia ❤️
You're amazing @eylah
I really hope that this can bring you some joy too, you deserve some joy after the horrible year you've had
yess! thanyou so much for tonight you and ella are amazing rly you are! ❤️ thankyou all ❤️🫶🏻
We have 10 mins left- how is your christmas going so far?
I hear you and i hear that you're fine with that, you shouldn't have to be, but I appreciate why you are
I think there's been times where I can relate to that, for sure. Do you know why you're feeling this way? I think that, at times, when we're feeling particularly down and sad our brain makes us feel a certain way about ourselves. It's not true though, even if your brain is telling you that it is. You're so wanted in this community and you're a joy to be around, @Rose113
I really hope that your chat with Anna is helpful for you Rose. I know how much Anna means to you
Yeah if I ever lost Anna I’d see no point in life
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You're most welcome dude! It totally can be short term, the good thing about volunteering is that it's pretty much all on your terms, if you feel like it sucks, you can leave
I hear you on the family thing, It's a shame that you feel like it might be better if it didn't go ahead - I can totally see why you're feeling that way though. I hope that if it does go ahead, it's a nice one for you with minimal arguments. Remember too that the discussion boards will be open 24/7 for you to reach out for some support
This is really lovely, thank you!!
I'm not entirely sure what the rota looks like right now but I'm pretty free over the xmas period so if ever cover is needed, I can usually hop in. I think this week you have Em and Leyla
Lots of hugs being sent your way right now @eylah . You rock
thankyou for the early birthday wishes it means a lot ❤️
Thanks so much I'll see you 3 on Friday hopefully
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