Traumatic Experiences Community Check-In: March 23rd - 24th, 2020

@PeppermintStar0912

1. Is there anything upsetting you or bothering you today?
I'm starting to get really sick, which I can't afford at all because I've got to take care of my baby nephew.

2. If you could start a charity, what would it be for?
Seniors for seniors. Where they let elderly people from homes take care of/or spend time with elderly shelter animals that are ususally not adopted due to their age or illnesses.

3. What's something that a lot of people are missing out on because they don't know about it?
Pony Town. Idk man even if you're not a of MLP, that online chatting platform is a hoot.

1. Is there anything upsetting you or bothering you today?

I wrote and erased paragraphs several times here. I've decided to mostly let my anger and anxiety pass. Both will only hurt me. Instead I just have this: trying to recover while being in the same place around the same people that traumatized me is hard. Full stop. I acted on the impulse to "prove" myself by responding to someone I shouldn't have. I don't have to prove that I'm recovering to anyone. People that want "proof" show more of their ugly true colors when you start or even express wanting to get your life together. These people will try to make you feel weak & unable of caring for yourself because they know you're actually strong and they hate that they can't be like you. Misery loves company but it won't be getting anymore of mine for now. What is getting my company is patience with myself, my journal, affirmations, positive influencers, overall appreciation for the good things, The Sims, some movies, and of course my cats.

2. If you could start a charity, what would it be for?

I feel like all the charities I'd start already exist :)

3. What's something that a lot of people are missing out on because they don't know about it?

Hm, I don't know! Wow, that's a good & fun question, got me stumped - maybe I'll come back if I think of something!

1. Is there anything upsetting you or bothering you today?

My Bfs sister just moved in without telling anyone and she won't leave me alone. She's very messy and never cleans up after herself. Other then that I'm sore and tired and just can't seem to catch a break.

2. If you could start a charity, what would it be for?

Some sort of animal charity.

3. What's something that a lot of people are missing out on because they don't know about it?

I'm not sure, Maybe reiki or something along those lines..

1. I'm worried about my health (for non-C-19 reasons), but I'm taking control of what I can. I'm also worried that applying for unemployment is gonna go awry somehow, but Idk how it would, plenty of people do it and get help. I'm also worried I won't get my W-2 from a job I had earlier this year in time to do my taxes, but that's also unlikely. "Worrying means you suffer twice", as Newt Scamander would say!

2. I would start a charity for children who are victims of domestic violence, or for the environment, or for discriminated races.

3. A lot of my friends seem to be like "that's a good idea! I never thought of that!" when I look up an "ambience" on Youtube to play on the TV when we hang out, or when I'm by myself. There's a bunch of cool moods to set the tone of your environment, like a rainy cottage or a cozy fireplace or gentle holiday music and snowfall, stuff like that!

@PeppermintStar0912 Hello beautiful team!

Today I was upset because I am pretty sure my friend that I care about lied to me about something. However, I handled the situation effectively and did not cause a fight or problem. Some battles are genuinely not worth it if they are over small things.

If I were to start a charity, it would be raising money for a program for kids like me who are disabled (specifically blind) get the support they needed without having to pay an extra penny. This would encourage students to spend time with people like me, and also help families no matter how rich or poor, not spend a cent on care for their disabled child. We deserve inclusion, and we should not have to pay or hope for it!

A lot of people are missing out on Netflix Party which is a new Chrome extension where you can watch movies with your friends over the web, and there is a chat window to discuss during your show or movie and it plays in real time for all of you. It is a great quarantine activity.

@PeppermintStar0912

1. Is there anything upsetting you or bothering you today? Sever depression and anxiety

2. If you could start a charity, what would it be for? Mental health

3. What's something that a lot of people are missing out on because they don't know about it? I have no answer to this at all