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26 Mar 2025 05:43 PM
26 Mar 2025 05:43 PM
It's completely okay to feel overwhelmed right now with everything you're dealing with. But we're here with you right now and right here. Try anything you can to remind yourself you are safe right now with us.
26 Mar 2025 05:46 PM
26 Mar 2025 05:46 PM
that's absolutely awful @Dreamy you deserve to be treated with respect and kindness, i'm so sorry you're experiencing abuse.
are you able to stay safe at the moment? how do you feel about giving 1800RESPECT a ring? sending you gentle hugs 💙
26 Mar 2025 06:07 PM
26 Mar 2025 06:07 PM
26 Mar 2025 06:16 PM
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26 Mar 2025 06:21 PM
26 Mar 2025 06:21 PM
i hear that, the strategies can be a hit or miss depending on the person and situation. it's great that you've given them a go in the past @Dreamy
as you know we're not a counselling service so if you do feel unsafe, please don't hesitate to call Lifeline, SCBS or 000. or let us know if you need us to call them for you.
in the mean time, we're still here. we still care, and we're still rooting for you. 💙
are you able to walk around for a bit and take a breather? even if it's just in your backyard/room, etc. and as you go for a walk, starting with A (going to Z), try and find an object around you that starts with that letter (to help keep your thoughts distracted).
i can join in if that helps, for A i've got... Air lol, B... Books, C... Clips - wanna share your A, B, C? (no pressure ofc!!)
26 Mar 2025 06:24 PM
26 Mar 2025 06:24 PM
26 Mar 2025 06:26 PM
26 Mar 2025 06:26 PM
@Jynx needing one of those really big squishy hugs, the type that makes all the pain go away, the type that for that moment nothing else matters.
26 Mar 2025 06:29 PM - edited 26 Mar 2025 07:03 PM
26 Mar 2025 06:29 PM - edited 26 Mar 2025 07:03 PM
love how different our answer are already hehe @Dreamy
D - dinosaur (one of those lil sticky toys you throw on walls/ceilings)
E - Eucalyptus oil
F - Fan
26 Mar 2025 06:52 PM
26 Mar 2025 06:52 PM
The Supreme, Sublime Squish @Dreamy coming right up!!
🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂
I'd squeeze ya just enough to feel like your soul has been smushed back into your body hehe 💜
26 Mar 2025 06:54 PM
26 Mar 2025 06:54 PM
Thanks @Jynx ❤️. Truly feeling very broken right now 😢
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