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LGBTQ+ Community Check-In: Week of Sept 4 - 10

User Profile: EmotionsListener
EmotionsListener September 4th, 2023

September is here, the summer is winding down for those of us in the northern hemisphere and today is Labor Day for many, marking a final holiday weekend before the return to routines of school and work. Much like January, September can feel like a month of Mondays.

So if you have a “case of the Mondays” this September, perhaps you can take a minute and check in here:

  • First, how do you say goodbye to summer? Are you looking forward to fall?

  • Next up, how was your week?

    • Did you do anything fun?

    • Is there anything you’re struggling with?

  • September is also often a time to get back into rhythms and routines that tend to break down over the summer, so do you have a daily or weekly routine? What does it look like?

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[Image consists of a notepad, pen, laptop and coffee on a rainbow desk.]


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User Profile: TheAutumnWitch
TheAutumnWitch September 4th, 2023

@EmotionsListener

Hi! ♪( ´▽`)

  • First, how do you say goodbye to summer? Are you looking forward to fall?
    I don’t have a particular way of saying goodbye to summer tbh. I am indeed looking forward to fall because where I live, our summers get baaaaaad with the heat. (Usual daytime temperature is around 110 F.) It’ll be nice to not have to worry about the risk of heat stroke so much.

  • Next up, how was your week?

    My week has been all right, thanks for asking 💙

    • Did you do anything fun?

      I got ice cream with my boyfriend on our way home from one of my medical appointments 🍨 I enjoyed mint chocolate chip and chocolate chip cookie dough 🤤

    • Is there anything you’re struggling with?
      Eh, just some old feelings that resurfaced and caused an unexpected return to a depressive episode. I’m doing better now though.

  • September is also often a time to get back into rhythms and routines that tend to break down over the summer, so do you have a daily or weekly routine? What does it look like?

    I do indeed have a routine! I wake up, feed my dog and myself, try to get at least one responsibility done (whether it’s chores or something like making a phone call), take a break (usually with video games or books), and rinse and repeat throughout the day. I think I could use some spicing up though. Maybe I ought to see if I can get out more.

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User Profile: EmotionsListener
EmotionsListener OP September 11th, 2023

@TheAutumnWitch

Sounds like you are in need of some cooler weather, I know this week here it turned significantly more fall like, I even had to wear pants and long sleeves when I went out for a walk this morning. But worrying about heat stroke all the time is it's own type of heat exhaustion indeed!

Glad you had a good week, hope the one that has just passed was as well! Getting ice cream certainly sounds like a necessity in that heat! Mmm mint chip might be one of my favourites but I need it to be made non-dairy now!

Sorry to hear about those old feelings, and depressive episode, sounds like you work hard to recognize and address those things when they come up, I hope you are continuing to feel better!

Spicing up a routine can be a great way to get a boost especially as the seasons change, it sounds like getting outside more would be easier as the weather cools down too!

Thanks for checking in!
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User Profile: Plantsaremybestfriends
Plantsaremybestfriends September 4th, 2023
First, how do you say goodbye to summer? Are you looking forward to fall? I am definitely looking forward fall and the cooler temperatures. I don't have a way of saying goodbye to summer.

Next up, how was your week?
It was good! 3 day weekend from Labor day was amazing.
Did you do anything fun?
I went rock climbing a couple times and just enjoyed my freetime.

Is there anything you’re struggling with?
I'm slightly struggling to juggle my health, academics, and a social life but I've got it mostly figured out.

September is also often a time to get back into rhythms and routines that tend to break down over the summer, so do you have a daily or weekly routine? What does it look like?
I am definitely a routine person, so I have both. Daily is mostly getting ready for school, going to school, doing clubs after school and doing homework. Weekly has a bunch of different clubs and is much looser.
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User Profile: EmotionsListener
EmotionsListener OP September 11th, 2023

@Plantsaremybestfriends

Seems cooler temperatures are the big win for Fall for a lot of us, though it does seem like many of us part ways with summer quietly rather than with a big send off.

Was rock climbing part of your Labor day fun? What else did you get up to?

I hope you are able to start to find a healthy balance and make enough time for work and play as they say.

It certainly sounds like you are someone who thrives on routine, which can certainly help find more balance between things we have to do and things we want to do! Although no matter the routine there are still only 24 hours in a day right?

Thank you for taking the time to check in and share with us!
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User Profile: Plantsaremybestfriends
Plantsaremybestfriends September 12th, 2023

Yeah rock climbing was a lot of fun! I also read alot but it was just a lazy day.

I'm definitely a routine person, and it helps keep every thing under control.

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User Profile: incredibleCloud2222
incredibleCloud2222 September 6th, 2023

I hate the summer, I wish it would just be over already. I'm sick of not being able to wear my flannels

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User Profile: EmotionsListener
EmotionsListener OP September 11th, 2023

@incredibleCloud2222

Seems everyone really wants the cooler weather and fall attire that goes with it! Thanks for checking in.
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