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Cazzy8752
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PathStep 128 Compassion hearts3,664 Forum posts173 Forum upvotes198 Current upvotes198 Age GroupAdult Last activeAugust, 2021 Member sinceJune 9, 2021
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The Mask
50 & Over Community / by Cazzy8752
Last post
 August 1st, 2021
...See more TRIGGER WARNING!!! Wearing masks & hiding emotions. No one likes fragility, instability, imperfection so I wear a mask. I put it on to hide my tears, my pain, and my weaknesses. I HIDE THEM AND BE BRAVE Even if I am breaking slowly inside, and I can feel pieces breaking from me piece by piece. I WILL SMILE, LAUGH, AND BE COURAGEOUS Even if it means I am to perish time and time again. I WILL NOT TAKE OF THIS MASK Society don't accept sadness, melancholy, hopelessness, They accept superheroes, superhumans, Flawlessness, faultless and perfection. SO I DON THE MASK Wear my smile, have my laughter, I will be fierce, I will be bold and I will be fearless, to give society a good dam show I've always believed in speaking to say how they feel. Society does not accept this side of speaking up to the truth of what's really going on within. Society is about putting on a brave face, being strong, unbeatable, and unbreakable. TOO TERRIFIED TO TAKE THE MASK OFF.
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Where is Your Happy Place?
50 & Over Community / by Cazzy8752
Last post
 August 4th, 2022
...See more I decided to create this thread as I feel we all need a gentle reminder that we have a place where we can go for calm, peace and serenity ( is that the word?) Some may not be able to go there physically, such as myself with this lockdown but we can still go there to visit in our minds; even if its for 5 - 10 minutes it can give us/our minds the mental rest it needs. Where is your happy place? Describe it in as much detail as possible? Why is this your happy place? My happy place is called North Durras. It is tucked away amoungst a National Park. To get to it you have to drive down what seems like a never ending windy road. Once you get to the end your welcomed with a very beautiful long beach. All around this area is mostly filled by retired people and holiday makers. North Durras has offering of various caravan parks and a resort or you can stay at holiday house. What I love about North Durras is the wildlife, you will find kangaroos hopping around everywhere and often mothers with joey in pouch. You also have huge array of different birds including many different parrots. North Durras is great for fishing, snorkling, kyaking it has lots of bush walking tracks or you just sit back doing nothing and letting your mind go in good book or let it get taken away with sounds of the waves. It is a great place for kids to enjoy also. North Durras for me is a slice of heaven, best place to unwind, and escape lifes stresses. Out of peak time your footprints in the sand may be the only ones their. Love to hear where all your happy places are?
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Reaching Hand to Our Young Members.
7 Cups Online Therapy / by Cazzy8752
Last post
 July 15th, 2021
...See more Lately I've been feeling so strongly to save anyone one whom I connect with especially our younger members. I know saving may seem like (Who Cazzy thats too much pressure) but you see I don't want people to suffer in pain as I have done. I'm soon to be 50 and played victim role all my life from my childhood. I've heard people say, "your only victim till you reach a certain age and rest is your own doing" Why because I'm old enough to change it? Is that true? Or is it true that the wounds from our past being emotional and physical are so embedded/manifested in us by the time we reach that age its very hard to make the change because trying to survive living in the norm of life without any identity of whom we are is so dam hard? Yes I'm soon 50 and geez I wish I knew all I know now back in my teens to help me. Honestly I'm trying to heal however I'm continuously being eaten up inside from lossing half my life not lived. It SUCKS!! Ive accommplished NOTHING! For you young ones please don't be victim from your past; don't loose so many or too many years hanging onto those hurts and pains. We are all here for you. I share this glimpse from my life as a beacon for your journey to healing and recovery. I pray very much you find healing and recovery here within 7 Cups; because were all here in supporting you, listening to you and trying to share our life lessons, experiences and wisdoms as golden nuggets for you to take with you to try and make your healing journey easier and less painful. I wish to end my saying "As a member here, I always think that maybe I am (we are) the only person this person has who will listen to them, understand them and to make them feel or even their day feel that bit brighter. WOW what could be more sacred and more special then that. ❤
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Do They See Us
Depression Support / by Cazzy8752
Last post
 August 16th, 2021
...See more We all know having mental health affects how we think, feel, act; can't communicate effectively, we withdrawal from social activities, can't sleep or sleep too much, and our eating changes. We may use substances to help us manage, our sadness lasts for long periods, days weeks, and months with if were lucky a few good days. Why am I listing all these things? Because it is so hard for us to open up and to discuss things with our families and friends when we want to. It's hard enough for us to make sense of it all, understand fully our whys of feeling this way, that way, and why we do the things we do; So how can we possibly expect them to understand. Is it up to us to reach out always? Should they be able to see the signs and offer support? Will we accept it if they do? My example here is, I'm currently living with my ex (That's another story) He says he is always there for me, wants to help and support me. (Nice of him I know & I'm lucky we have this friendship) You know what? For the past month, I have been suffering silently and going through all the above that I listed. He hasn't seen the signs or warnings of my struggles. UNTIL yesterday I gave him my bank card and cash asking him to hold onto it so I don't go and buy myself alcohol. (That's my worst substance and my go-to) for suppressing everything and my escape from it all so I can feel some release and happiness with what the alcohol gives me. Plus I hadn't showered in two days, I was in the same clothes (I know YUK) and he hadn't noticed until I asked him to hold onto my card and money. DOES HE SEE ME!!! Does he see my struggles? Do our loved ones and friends see the warnings/the signs we are giving to them? Again do we have to reach out to them? If so how, when we have difficulty with explaining all that's going on. DO THEY SEE US!!
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Whats Your go to Song.
35 & Over Community / by Cazzy8752
Last post
 July 31st, 2021
...See more Whats your go to song for strength? https://youtu.be/rlXx9uPTrng This is mine. I was thinking maybe build a play list of songs of strength.
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