Personality Disorders Community Check-in: August 28–September 3
Hello, PD Support Community!
Happy end-of-August and happy September!
I hope you've all been keeping well. Sending best wishes and happy thoughts your way 💜
☔ How was your week? How do you feel?
☔ How has 7 Cups helped you?
If you prefer not to answer these questions, feel free to share anything that's on your mind, say hello, or just ask for a hug. 💜 Always happy to hear from you.
“We're all in this together. It's okay, to be honest. It's okay to ask for help. It's okay to say you're stuck, or that you're haunted, or that you can't begin to let go. We can all relate to those things. Screw the stigma that says otherwise. Break the silence and break the cycle, for you are more than just your pain. You are not alone. And people need other people.”―Jamie Tworkowski
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@SilverSeastar
Hello SilverSeastar;
“☔ How was your week?”
Thank you for asking SilverSeastar. My weekend, Saturday was extremely busy handling all the business needs of life. Cutting grass, cleaning deck, washing gutters. Very tiring but rewarding for completing tasks that needed to be done.
“☔ How do you feel?”
My work (employment or occupation) week started off on a bad note. Lots of changes happened extremely fast. Didn’t give me an opportunity to adjust. So today is going to be different.
“☔ How has 7 Cups helped you?”
7cups has been a world where I am safe and free from judgment. Has provided a platform for me to speak and know I am not alone. A place for me to share and know it is received with open arms.
Hello, @Barltik2065
Wow, great job on doing what needed to be done. You should be proud! It's good to hear you had a rewarding week. I hope you've been able to get some rest. 💜
Awee so sorry to hear that, Barltik. That sounds distressing and overwhelming. I hope your work days start to look up and become more manageable.
I'm glad you experience 7 Cups as a safe and non-judgmental community. For sure, you can speak and know that you are not alone. 🌟 We appreciate you, Barltik, and we are more than happy to have you here!
Hi Seastar and everyone!
How is my week?
It feels rather crazy, rollercoaster-like = up, down, every which-way except level or straight. We had two birthdays in my family this weekend. The start of school for all the kids, a garage sale to host, and cleaning to complete their move by the end - well by today, Aug 31.
How do I feel?
That is a really good question. I was in a terribly disappointing and hurtful situation & conversation last night. I was basically told I was not invited there (I was) and told to leave, like now. I felt (and still feel) very angry, and under anger - hurt and very much NOT listened to. It was a very unfortunate miscommunication between the leaders and an email that I received. It is a big mess and I do NOT know who to talk with about it. I have not cried about it yet; though when I get past the anger and GRRRR I feel, I can tell my body needs to cry over it.
How is 7cups helpful?
It kind of isn't at the moment. I need to talk with someone and I'd rather it not be some random (L) in 1-1 chat. I don't want to bring this to Sharing Circle, because 7 minutes is not enough to explain. So I guess I just keep breathing and get some sleep (I hope) and then talk with my counselor tomorrow.
@SilverSeastar, hi. This quote you added from Jamie Tworkowski ... do you know is this the same person who wrote about or started or is involved with TWLOHA? I guess I could go look it up here online too, but I was wondering if you know of 'To Write Love on Her Arms' or if this is the same person/author. ??
“We're all in this together. It's okay, to be honest. It's okay to ask for help. It's okay to say you're stuck, or that you're haunted, or that you can't begin to let go..."
(or for me today... I am hurt. I feel angry which is coming from I am hurt, wounded.)
We can all relate to those things. Screw the stigma that says otherwise. Break the silence and break the cycle, for you are more than just your pain. You are not alone. And people need other people.”―Jamie Tworkowski
I, Platy, declare that I am a human being, a person. Therefore, I need other people, other human beings. I am not alone in this - although it certainly does feel that way.
And lastly, yes, I could definitely use a hug.
@cyanPlatypus6370
Hello, Platy!
Aw a crazy week 😮 Let's hope the next one will bring more stability and be more refreshing for you.
That is unfortunate, and it sounds like a lot to experience. You shouldn't have to go through all that pain and disappointment. 🙁 I understand the need to cry; the emotions are felt throughout our body, and it is, of course, okay to cry. I hope you've felt better since 💜
Hmm I understand. It can be a much better experience talking with a familiar listener on 1-on-1. Seven minutes can certainly feel too short when we have a lot on our minds. It's good to hear you had some coping skills for the moment, and I'm glad you had a counsellor you could talk to. I hope the session went well and was healing for you.
Yes, I believe that is the same author who wrote TWLOHA!
Your feelings are valid. You are valid. And yes, you certainly do not have to go through this alone; we're here with you. 🤗 Sending so much love and hugs for you!
@cyanPlatypus6370
I made this for you using text to image and I hope you love it. ♡ It's a platypus and a cupcake to represent us together. I care about you. Xoxo. Feel better, friend.
@SilverSeastar
This week has been ok so far I met up with some friends and went out for a meal, done some gardening and sorting things out.
I feel exhausted and stressed as there is a lot to sort out at the moment and there just doesn't feel like there is enough time for anything.
7 cups has helped me because it has been a place where I can express myself without the fear of being judged. It has also been nice engaging in the forums again.
Hello, @Harmony8682
It's good to hear you had an okay week. Well done on sorting things out. I hope you had fun with your friends and gardening 💜
Hmm I can understand. 🙁 That must be overwhelming. Step by step, I hope things get settled, and you can feel more at ease.
Yess, you can certainly express yourself here on 7 Cups; it is a non-judgmental space for us all. Welcome back to the forums; we're happy to have you here!
@SilverSeastar Thank you so much for making the check-in this week. Friday is finally here so I'm hoping it starts the weekend off good. I sure hope so because this week has had its own struggles and I'm so ready to just relax and finally have time to be by myself.
PS: I also wanted to say congratulations to you. ♡
@YourCaringConfidant
Thank youu, Desiree 💜 Happy Friday to you, too!
You made it through all the struggles. 🤗 Relaxing and me-time are good; you deserve a refreshing/healing weekend. I hope you have a good one!