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Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? (Triggering stuff edition) w/c 28.07.25

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  • Sian321Sian321 Community Manager Posts: 2,531 Boards Guru
    Thank you for sharing this @Lottie5433 , you're doing so well to talk here and via DMs.

    What I'm hearing is that tonight your plan is to walk your dog, and then to see your boyfriend till around 11:30pm in the evening.

    We take what you're sharing about your plan and keeping your plan close by seriously, and please know you can reach out to the following spaces if you are feeling unable to keep safe:
    Emergency services - 999, visit your local A&E
    Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
    Papyrus - https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
    CALM - https://www.thecalmzone.net/
    SHOUT 24/7 Text service - https://giveusashout.org/

    Please note - The Mix's Boards and DMs cannot be moderated overnight and we can not meaningfully or safely offer crisis support, however, these services can and are here for you.

    Thank you for opening up about the arguments you had had with your mum, and the process of supporting your boyfriend too. That really does sound immensely overwhelming, hearing him say he's suicidal and witnessing him breaking down, trying to juggle supporting him, caring for your dog, and looking after your own mental health, and then on top of all of that too, facing anger from your mum and feeling deeply misunderstood there. Any one of those things would be so much to cope with, and it's been everything all at once.

    I hear that urge to runaway, and I'll share below some specialized services for these feelings:
    https://www.runawayhelpline.org.uk/
    https://www.isthisok.org.uk/info-and-advice/running-away/ - for advice and information about the risks of running away

    On a scale of 1-10, how overwhelming does this feel right now? What would need to shift for this to feel even one point better?

    We're all here for you and your peers care for you.
  • Lottie5433Lottie5433 Community Connector Posts: 910 Part of The Mix Family
    On a scale of 1-10, how overwhelming does this feel right now? What would need to shift for this to feel even one point better?
    Um about a 8/9
    I dont know what would need shift to even begin to feel better
  • eylaheylah Posts: 9,088 Supreme Poster
    hi @Lottie5433 . how are you doing today? how was last night for you? we’re here for you. <3
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • Lottie5433Lottie5433 Community Connector Posts: 910 Part of The Mix Family
    Hi @eylah umm last night was stressful. Had the police come to my house and to my workplace. Cried alot and havent ate like anything since yesterday morning. Spent the night at my bf house instead of staying at home.
    Thanks. Im just pretending im okay right now
  • eylaheylah Posts: 9,088 Supreme Poster
    hi @Lottie5433 that must’ve been so difficult to experience. you don’t have to pretend to be ok here. we all understand you’re going through a rly difficult patch in your life and we want to support you. of course you don’t have to talk to me etc but pls know im here for you and it’s ok to show vulnerability here at the mix community. you’re not alone lottie <3.
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
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