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WorkingitThrough2
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Hello, fellow journeyers. So glad you stopped by. I love people and am a retired Peer Support Specialist and Autism and Special Needs Living skills instructor. I have just recently been diagnosed with a Dissociative disorder that I am presently working on. I enjoy many kinds of DIY projects. I am married and have one living adult daughter.

I have just made Forum Supporter for the Traums sub-community. I wish you well and hope you find the support that you need here at 7cups😊

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Tips and Tricks
Hobby Zone / by WorkingitThrough2
Last post
 January 5th
...See more DIY Tricks and Tips Do you have a draft door? Braid some plastic grocery bags together and seal the gap. Take a pair of tights, Long socks, stockings, or old leggings. Fill with rice or dry beans, pour them into whichever you choose, and lay it at the bottom of your door. This will stop a draft. Stains on a wooden table: Mix a tablespoon of instant coffee and add a few teaspoons of water. Paint it on the scratch and seal it with silicone or polyurethane. Do you know any DIY hacks? Do you know how to patch a hole in your wall?
Catch, Check, Change
Trauma Support / by WorkingitThrough2
Last post
 January 29th
...See more Happy New Year, 2024: Trauma Forum Check-in January 1st. Well, hello, everyone. We have made it through one more year. Let us pick up some new tools to put in our toolboxes. This post is about ways to help us work on how we think or feel about the things past and present that have hurt us. This is a simple way to begin to examine the thoughts. And feelings that the brain tends to hold on to. Negative words seem more accessible to focus on than positive things. How do we begin to take control of our minds? Let me explain a process that might be helpful. Catch, Check, and Change negative words: Whenever you get a negative thought or feeling, Examine where that feeling is coming from.  * Can you feel it in your body?  * What does it feel like? * What happened to trigger that feeling? What was your response after writing this down or just answering the questions? Does the reaction align with your values and morals, or does it no longer serve you?  Now, rewrite it to a positive. Practice daily to train our brains so that we Are the captains of our own ship. Thank you all for your participation and for being a part of the 7Cups Family😊 New year, new beginnings: Fresh Start the new year                   tag list as of December 1st, 2023, by Audienta @0Some0where0I0BELONG0 @13irth @adaptableLake3534 @adequatelyInadequate @adventurousAcres9344 @adventurousBranch3786 @AffyAvo @AguaNector6700 @allYou @Amelia2324 @AshFox2007 @AstronomySkies @audienta @Avaray @BeautifulCreation999 @BeenAKiwi @bela12345 @BillyJoeBobb @blueScarf9326 @bouncyBreeze44 @BraveAdventurer @BrokenDreamsPalace @BrokenMedic @bubblegumPuppy68 @bumblebee2307 @CalmRosebud @CaptainTrev @carefulKitten1131 @CaringBrit @charmingSky5972 @Chrissy911666 @Claireolomi @clare7199 @Colorfulcatsofhope @communicativeYard2325 @CoolBeans29 @creativeStrings1531 @crimsonLime6525 @crxxtvfl0w @cueball @cyanPlatypus6370 @Dannc7c @DarkGalaxy55555 @delicatepunk @depressedsatellite1452 @DinaElwy @domesticEmerald50s @emotional232023 @emotionalTalker2260 @emylly @FallenAngel0128 @Feathersfall @FigureskatingEquestrian @Fireskye13 @Fleggles @forcefulFriend4768 @Gagaintheroom @gentleLand5245 @Ghxstie @goldenSpruce1512 @Grandmaof10 @Greenchoice1 @gregariousBeing5071 @Grits1910 @hillsideblues @honestpanda81 @HonestWarrior6624 @HopeNChayil @HumanPersonThingy @Iamwhoiamwhoami @IceCream4IceCream @IndigoWhisper @InfinityandBeyond23 @inventiveOrange1313 @Itisbailey @jcqlinshots @Journey144 @jovialButterfly6752 @jr50 @Judy7 @jupitermatilde @JustSmilingThruHell @Kekesea11 @Kickiree @Kimmkimm @kindTurtle3738 @Kunoichi91Warrior @LightofWorld @LillithHolly @Lilly28 @lilmissjaded @lionsaether @littleHuman9247 @littleOtter1342 @LordFireStorm71 @lovehummingbirdsCindy @LovelyOrangeJuice @lowkeyem1001 @Lubo123 @Luchelle @lyricalAngel70 @Marigold357 @maya6548 @mcooper7583 @Meenagirl @Mellietronx @mish3l @MistyMagic @mkaitx @Mooglethefluffy @MunchieTaters @MVObserver @mytwistedsoul @navyMango2804 @neatBlueberry3608 @neonDog3649 @neonOwl3442 @NevaehRose @Nolanhm @NoneTheWiser @nonethewiser @notmyselftoday @Novelwriter @npos25 @oceancruiser48 @Oceanwaves16 @OffDutySeraph @OneErased @OneWithSugar @ottersngiggles @parkey @Parvlakin @PatienceImpatiens @pencilmarks @Petrichor2000 @Philowl @Pidgeymon @PinkestOctopus @politeBunny7572 @practicalIdeal2007 @purpleWheel873 @QuietLotus @rainbow3140 @Randomperson453 @RansviewTheWizard @ReallyRuth @Rebekahwriter13 @Redhawk6547 @Redirecting @redmark @reliablePeach8464 @Rosa9570 @SafeSpace1776 @SapphireSoul @SarahAlaina15 @scarletPear1945 @selfdisciplinedTiger5523 @sensitiveShade5337 @ShapeshiftSystem @shellofashell @shiningDay80 @Silverviolets @sincereThinker3571 @sleepingd0gg0 @SmileSravani @WorkingitThrough2
DIy Bird-bath from Elephant-ear plant
Arts & Crafts / by WorkingitThrough2
Last post
 December 30th, 2023
...See more Elephant ear Plant made into the concrete bird bath.   This is what it looked like before I painted it. The green is the elephant ear leaf. When the concrete hardens, the veins and all the imprints of the leaf are left in the concrete. I left a small hole where the stem of the elephant ear stem was to run a tube into it and hid the pump behind it. The birds love it❤️
Christmas Cheer
Arts & Crafts / by WorkingitThrough2
Last post
 December 21st, 2023
...See more Arts and Crafts Forum:   December          Ho, Ho Ho, Merry,  Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year 2024 Is Coming. I hope that everyone is doing just fine. I thought that I would  Post something inspiring and fun. Let’s sing along…….. Jingle Bells | Super Simple Songs [https://youtu.be/eQ34DSTjsLQ?si=solae3YV3oKrRnXk] What is your favorite Christmas song? What foods do you like to eat for Christmas? Will you celebrate with family and friends or alone? @EmotionsListener @GwydionRowan @ivoryAcai80 @loyalApricot1375 @LoveMyMoonFlowers @MistyMagic @Park2139 @RachelListener @rainlove27 @Ralien @Renaitre2023 @RogueOne1983 @SomebodySpicy13 @theboymoana @TheCrew4887 @tidyHickory2382 @tommy @WorkingitThrough2
Hanukkah
Trauma Support / by WorkingitThrough2
Last post
 January 29th
...See more Trauma Forum December 7th-14th        Hello, all of you. I am so glad that you are here. Today, I thought we would Honor all of you who celebrate Hanukkah. Some of us are unfamiliar with the celebration of this Jewish holiday, so I would like to post some informative information here and support all of you who Celebrate this festive holiday. Hanukkah is also called the Feast of Dedication or the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated for eight days. The picture above shows a Menorah: one candle is lit each night, and one holder for the person's candle to be placed in for lighting the other eight candles.  Why It is celebrated: The rededication of the second Temple, which Seleucid King Antiochus had desecrated. The Jews Fought for the right to practice what they believed in and won that right. So, to commemorate this rededication of the Temple. These eight days are used to celebrate with family and others by doing religious acts such as A Family Meal together, Special foods, and rituals that the families have carried on. It is a time of gift-giving and remembering, much like our Christmas. This is just barely touching the surface of such a great Holiday. How do you celebrate Hanukkah? What are you looking forward to? How does the Holidays affect you, explain? To add yourself to this tag list, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words. Please add me. To remove yourself from this tag list, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words, Please remove me. New tag list as of December 1st, 2023, by Audienta @0Some0where0I0BELONG0 @13irth @adaptableLake3534 @adequatelyInadequate @adventurousAcres9344 @adventurousBranch3786 @AffyAvo @AguaNector6700 @allYou @Amelia2324 @AshFox2007 @AstronomySkies @audienta @Avaray @BeautifulCreation999 @BeenAKiwi @bela12345 @BillyJoeBobb @blueScarf9326 @bouncyBreeze44 @BraveAdventurer @BrokenDreamsPalace @BrokenMedic @bubblegumPuppy68 @bumblebee2307 @CalmRosebud @CaptainTrev @carefulKitten1131 @CaringBrit @charmingSky5972 @Chrissy911666 @Claireolomi @clare7199 @Colorfulcatsofhope @communicativeYard2325 @CoolBeans29 @creativeStrings1531 @crimsonLime6525 @crxxtvfl0w @cueball @cyanPlatypus6370 @Dannc7c @DarkGalaxy55555 @delicatepunk @depressedsatellite1452 @DinaElwy @domesticEmerald50s @emotional232023 @emotionalTalker2260 @emylly @FallenAngel0128 @Feathersfall @FigureskatingEquestrian @Fireskye13 @Fleggles @forcefulFriend4768 @Gagaintheroom @gentleLand5245 @Ghxstie @goldenSpruce1512 @Grandmaof10 @Greenchoice1 @gregariousBeing5071 @Grits1910 @hillsideblues @honestpanda81 @HonestWarrior6624 @HopeNChayil @HumanPersonThingy @Iamwhoiamwhoami @IceCream4IceCream @IndigoWhisper @InfinityandBeyond23 @inventiveOrange1313 @Itisbailey @jcqlinshots @Journey144 @jovialButterfly6752 @jr50 @Judy7 @jupitermatilde @JustSmilingThruHell @Kekesea11 @Kickiree @Kimmkimm @kindTurtle3738 @Kunoichi91Warrior @LightofWorld @LillithHolly @Lilly28 @lilmissjaded @lionsaether @littleHuman9247 @littleOtter1342 @LordFireStorm71 @lovehummingbirdsCindy @LovelyOrangeJuice @lowkeyem1001 @Lubo123 @Luchelle @lyricalAngel70 @Marigold357 @maya6548 @mcooper7583 @Meenagirl @Mellietronx @mish3l @MistyMagic @mkaitx @Mooglethefluffy @MunchieTaters @MVObserver @mytwistedsoul @navyMango2804 @neatBlueberry3608 @neonDog3649 @neonOwl3442 @NevaehRose @Nolanhm @NoneTheWiser @nonethewiser @notmyselftoday @Novelwriter @npos25 @oceancruiser48 @Oceanwaves16 @OffDutySeraph @OneErased @OneWithSugar @ottersngiggles @parkey @Parvlakin @PatienceImpatiens @pencilmarks @Petrichor2000 @Philowl @Pidgeymon @PinkestOctopus @politeBunny7572 @practicalIdeal2007 @purpleWheel873 @QuietLotus @rainbow3140 @Randomperson453 @RansviewTheWizard @ReallyRuth @Rebekahwriter13 @Redhawk6547 @Redirecting @redmark @reliablePeach8464 @Rosa9570 @SafeSpace1776 @SapphireSoul @SarahAlaina15 @scarletPear1945 @selfdisciplinedTiger5523 @sensitiveShade5337 @ShapeshiftSystem @shellofashell @shiningDay80 @Silverviolets @sincereThinker3571 @sleepingd0gg0 @SmileSravani @WorkingitThrough2
Thanksgiving Reminders
Trauma Support / by WorkingitThrough2
Last post
 November 6th, 2023
...See more Trauma Community Check-in October 3rd            The Thanksgiving season is just about here. This can cause us to feel more stressed.     Cooking and preparing food for guests and family.     A time that is supposed to bring joy and connections with others a sense of joy. But for some of us, it is just the opposite.     Here are some things we can begin to focus on to help us move easily through the holiday season.     * Be aware of your limitations. * Make your surroundings feel relaxing. * Plan ahead * Know that you can say no * Plan how much money you will spend. Take breaks as you need to. Self-care is essential to your well-being. Are you making plans for the holidays? Are you cooking? Or going to eat out? Thank you for being a part of the Trauma Forum You can add or remove yourself from the tag list here. 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plastic bag sleeping mat
Arts & Crafts / by WorkingitThrough2
Last post
 October 28th, 2023
...See more                                                          Knitting and Crocheting Forum October 24th Sleeping Mat for the homeless:  Hi, all you wonderful crafters. I wanted to tell you about a new venture I am about to embark on. I hope to get some of you to try this. The weather is about to get cold, and so many homeless people have no home and they live on the streets. I saw this project on YouTube, and It is making sleeping mats for the homeless. For this project, you don’t have to spend any money; we will use our grocery plastic bags to crochet this mat and a number 13 crochet hook. You will need about 700  bags/ cut the tops and bottoms off of them, cut them into four pieces, and slip knot them into a chain.  How to make sleeping mats from plastic bags [https://youtu.be/qSKm6iz90aA?si=TEaNX9GmaPv8YPS-]: https://youtu.be/yr_WHW_tGSE?si=4uLmod9-sG3cG82c Tag list. Check this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/HobbyZone_125/TheHobbyZoneTeam_2396/TheHobbyZoneTaglist_280107/] if you want to be added to the tag list! @EmotionsListener @GreenFairie @GwydionRowan @loyalApricot1375 @MistyMagic @Park2139 @Ralien @Renaitre2023 @SomebodySpicy13 @tommy @VioletWater @WorkingitThrough2
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Arts & Crafts / by WorkingitThrough2
Last post
 December 25th, 2023
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