Daily check in December 25 2017
Hello family,
Merry Christmas to those that celebrate it :) Yesterday was very stressing for a lot of us, and great for others. For me it was both, but it was happy overall. How did you live the 24th? Did you manage to do all the things you wanted to do? Did you practice self care in any way?
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@PenguinsCrossing Hey Penguins 
Thanks for making the post.
I'll be here today for support if any ofour members needs or wishes to chat.
Much Love Alle and Happy Holidays
@Raveninthelabrynth
Hey 💛 thanks that's really great of you! Hugs/
@PenguinsCrossing Ah I was just making my post, so I'll add it onto yours.
Additional tags, I've updated the list: @thatdramaticsoprano @understandingJackfruit9057 @amiableZebra3993 @Waterstreams057 @placidFriend3007 @AndreT @orchard9786 @Myosotis17 @sociableSailboat9634 @FrankieDylan
I may not be super reachable today as I've had family emergencies over the last couple days, but my thoughts are with you guys today. Remember if you just need somewhere to breathe for a moment during all the high speed chaos today, to take this moment to be calm. Much love.
@Hoxenos Do Take care of yourself and your family Hox. I will be here today to support and assist.
I am sorry for your family woes, We got your back hon. Hugs.
Do enjoy your holiday
@Hoxenos
Take good care Hox, I hope your family can solve whatever needs solving soon. Big hugs/
@Hoxenos
Thinking of you, Hox. Be well as you care for so many others.
Safe hugs 💛
@PenguinsCrossing
Wishing all of you a peaceful, safe and funfilled time. I know xmas is hard for many of you, but create your own tradition, try and reclaim back something around xmas that you would like to incorporate into your life, make the day as you want it to be, and remember, if you are alone, there are many who also like you, dont have family or friends to spend xmas with. For some people they choose to spend xmas alone, rather than be caught up with family dramas or the hype around xmas time. Some of you may be helping in charities today, food kitchens, soup runs for the homeless. Whatever you may be doing, know you are being though about and I hope you can find a smile to brighten your day, or even someone elses. Take good care of yourselves 
@dancingRainbow45
Thanks Rain and thanks for the reflections. I hope you're also taking good care of yourself 💛💜💚💙
@PenguinsCrossing Your welcome and take care of you too :)
@dancingRainbow45
Rain, I love the pictures ☺️ I hope you found an abundance of joy today as you move into the evening. Be well and thank you for all that you do 💛
@Compassionatelistener108 Your welcome <3
@PenguinsCrossing thank u. difficult time. not much sleep. family care but pushing away. mask on. Not sure how to grt through to new year. Much love and safe hugs to all. x
@inventiveOrange1
Orange you're already winning this by getting through Christmas, so congrats on staying strong. Remember you've got us if you need 💙.
@inventiveOrange1 You're doing great, Orange. Safe and present in the moment no matter what. Sounds like it's fort o'clock sanctuary time ❤️⛺ big hugs x
@inventiveOrange1
Merry Christmas dear Orange xoxoxoxoxoo Big Hugs 😊
🎄🎅🏾🎁 Merry Christmas, everyone.
⛺❤️
@melliotm
Merry Christmas Mel 💚🎄
@melliotm
Merry Christmas :)
@singercrystalspirit @PenguinsCrossing Merry Christmas! And thank goodness it's finally over 😂⛄ 🎄🎅🏾🎁
@melliotm
Ahhhh, mine's not over yet. I'm with family until tomorrow. And then.... I'm going back to a city where all my siblings live anyway. What have I done?
I'm glad you're experiencing some relief.
@singercrystalspirit Ayee I'm sorry❤️❤️❤️
The community is always here for you with compassionate support and commiseration. ❤️⛺
@melliotm
It is so nice to be accepted (not judged) here, for one day wanting to be away from my family, and the next day wanting to be near them. You understand. Attachment trauma. I've come a long way in my work on it. It still hurts a lot.
@singercrystalspirit ❤️❤️⛺
@PenguinsCrossing
Hi :)
My two days have been somewhat very stressing, and also have had positive moments. Some parts have been sad, and some parts have felt nice. Some parts have worried me or caused me to worry. Some parts have made me want to beat myself up. Some parts have made me feel relieved.
I think I already posted but I found more to say.
I spent the holidays with my family this year. I found myself wondering multiple times, feeling guilty that I am being inauthentic and maybe should not be here. There are many positives and also many negatives. Sometimes I feel very confused.
I am still with my family, until Wednesday.
I mean... I already moved across the country to live in the same city as my siblings. I am feeling very confused. I don't feel free. I don't feel happy. I feel forced. I feel strained. And I'm worried what I'm doing to my health, mental and physical, by choosing to live this way.
Thank you to the Trauma Community for being here, for being a community, for being warm and welcoming... Thank you for being a place that I am starting to feel like I can call a home/feels like a home.
@singercrystalspirit
Hey, thanks for being a part of this great trauma family, I'm glad you feel so welcome here. I guess you can feel very stressed and overwhelmed about being with family now, but if you're worried about the closeness affecting you negatively, find a way to keep boundaries and still live your life. And I'd recommend that you don't make any big decisions this week, being with people 24/7 is totally different than just leaving in the same city and each having their own place. Hugs and stay strong 💚
Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has been supporting me since I've been on here.. Especially the last few days. I've made it through another day and the emotions are starting to ease.. Without the support from here im not sure how I could of got through. Much love to all 💗
@calmLake1999
Hugs lake 💙 it's so hard to get support, you're very brave and are doing great by slowing down and reaching out. Remember, it's all you doing these efforts, so congratulations. Of course 7 cups is a huge help for many of us ^^ and we will always be here for you.
Glad it came and glad it's over. Been a bit taxing but I made it through.
Still got a piece of a sane mind left
