Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-In Sunday April 8th 2018
Good morning alle. Sorry for the late start, in the middle of moving.
As we moved through the beginning of Child Abuse Awareness Month here many painful memories arose. I spent much time this week reflecting on things I wish I could forget. As I pack my belongings to be moved to the next place I realized I have never lived anywhere longer than six years. There were many things that came to my mind as I read the forums and watched the discussions, and as painful being reminded of these things has been, I am grateful. I have more things about myself to explore and learn from.
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@raveninthelabrynth
Hi raven.. Not doing good here 
@calmLake1999 Hugs hon, hit me up iffin you wish, m here 
@Raveninthelabrynth
Thank you *hugs back*
@calmLake1999 Anytyme hon
@calmLake1999
Hi Calm,
I am sorry you are having a difficult time. It seems that these things drift into or lives from time to time. Hoping the clouds will drift away so you can spend some time outside.
I went to the lake the other day and just being on the water for a bit helped. I dont know what it is but it always renews me to spend a while in Nature.
Thinking of you Calm 💛🌻
@Compassionatelistener108
Thank you comp.. There is something special about being in nature which helps ground and offer clarity.. Ive been unable to go for a hike due to being unwell but hope once it shifts I can go on another hike 
@calmLake1999
I will send healing thoughts your way, Calm. I truly hope you feel better soon. I miss the beauty of the landscape but carry it with me on those days when I am not quite feeling able to get to my favorite places.
Nature has a way of touching your heart and healing you even on the most challenging days.
Hold on to those stunning images as those too may heal 💛🌻
@Raveninthelabrynth It's a good day. Maybe we could set fire to the shirts? lol
@FangsInsanity LOL I'm working desperately hard in my lab to find a way
@Raveninthelabrynth I'm sure that you'll find a way! I believe in you. :D
@FangsInsanity
Hi Fangs,
Hmmm, that sounds like a good story. It is nice to see you smile 😀
Ravens lab is pretty cool 😎
Be well, Fangs
@Compassionatelistener108 Thank you. I bet it is, labs always look so awesome.
@FangsInsanity
I have to admit they really are although it has been a loooong time since I have been immersed in doing that part of academia.
The memories of things gone awry ✨🙀
@Raveninthelabrynth
Hi :) I am depressed today and just made a painting. I feel like a depressing human and like the things I paint are depressing. I have not left my house and I have no plans to. Maybe I will go on a long walk now, just to get out.
@singercrystalspirit Hugs Singer, sorry your feeling down. Yes a walk would do you a world of good.
Smile hon, it's a beautiful day out.
@Raveninthelabrynth Hugs. I felt better after my walk!
@singercrystalspirit Hel Yeah!!! That's awesome hon, glad to hear it.
We get our bodies moving, and the endorphines and Dopamines flow an we feel great!
Well Done love!
@Raveninthelabrynth
@singercrystalspirit
@singercrystalspirit
Hi Singer,
Art is so beautiful as it is meant to make us feel. I wonder how many people view your work and feel just a little bit more understood and less alone 💛
We see so many wonderful things about the artist as you are so much more than your feelings of depression. I am sorry that you are going through this difficult time.
It is such an accomplishment to continue painting so you may express yourself in your own unique style.
I hope you feel like taking a walk or just sitting out for a while to get some fresh air. If not today, that is okay. Perhaps tomorrow will be the day.
Safe hugs, Singer 💛💐
@Compassionatelistener108
Thank you
@Raveninthelabrynth
I guess I'll rent one of the invisibility cloaks 😊 I hope it's warm and fluffy...
Guess I'm ok today, sometimes that has to be enough 😊
@courteousNorth5140 it's a good start hon, perhaps something fun may sway things towards the better?
@Raveninthelabrynth
Naah, guess I'm not in a fun mood today, but that's perfectly fine *hides under invisibility cloak*
Hope you all had a nice weekend ☀️💕
@courteousNorth5140 ok but remember, Invisibillity Cloaks turn into American Cheese Product after too many hours of use 
@Raveninthelabrynth that's sth I definitely don't want 😁 what you call cheese there.... I'll give it back in time, I promise 😊
@courteousNorth5140 lol
@Raveninthelabrynth
Hi!
I am doing reasonably well and I am happy about that
How is the move going? Wonder how you are going to catch all of those chicks. Will they just follow you?
Like the ones in this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxIlnuZSbNk
Be well all!
@MaschaV lol I wish. Those in the video are ducks, they operate a mite different.
Ok ever see the first Jurassic Park film? Chickens are like the rapters. Ye go outside and they will see and follow you. As we walk they get everywhere and they follow. So really I just have to walk them next door to our house lol. Their coop is mobil so we just have to move it.
Glad you're doing well today hon.
@Raveninthelabrynth
It is good you can walk there then
Hope it's not very far then. Chicks have very little legs, lol
@MaschaV you kidding me? they get around lol and fast. ye have to run to get away from them lol
@Raveninthelabrynth
hahahahaha
@MaschaV
Masccha, you just made me laugh out loud as I am sitting outside for a bit allowing the pups to get some exercise.
I had a picture of those tiny little baby chicks following Raven with their little legs moving as fast as they can to keep up. There were soooo many of them. 🐣🐥
@Compassionatelistener108
I am laughing reading this again too, it is hilarious.
🤣🤣🤣
@Raveninthelabrynth
How are you alle doing today?
I am ok..bit tiref
Have you learned anything further about yourselves in your reflection?
I try to let gio perfection...bit realy controls me
Have you discovere a cure for Americae's #1 Affliction (Loud Hawaiian Shirts)? Drop us a line, just saying hi iffin it's alle ye got is cool too. This space is safe and is alle for you.
what i don't understand
@conscientiousPineapple1782 No worries on the confussion hon, I can often be like a confussing cartoon character lol Just having some fun.
Awesome to hear from you an hope alle is well.
@Raveninthelabrynth - Hey there. I relate with you rmoving thoughts. I move once every 2-6 years too. In the US, I've currently lived in the same state for over a decade, but I've still moved around in it regularly. When I think about how long I've been in this state, however, it makes me a little worried and a lot bored. I'm worried someone will find me because I've been here so long. But I'm also really bored with this state and ready for change. It is what it is. When I hear about people who never left the city they were born in, I'm shocked, I just can't imagine that at all - but to each their own, nothing wrong with moving and nothing wrong with staying put.
The weekend is almost over: a mixed bag of feelings - relief the weekend is almost done, but anxiety that Monday is just around the corner again. This weekend in particular was hard for me, but not as awful as I was envisioning it to be. I did so much self-care stuff, it was incredible the amount of stuff I did for self-care alone. My spouse even bought some delicous Chinese food for us yesterday, which was a nice treat (although it made me anxious because we can't really afford it, we've got bills to pay soon! blah anxiety can't let me enjoy anything!) I don't want to say that I'm doing more okay though, because I superstitiously fear that will make something not-okay happen. I know that's silly, I know.
@wontsleepwontwake
Hi Wake,
It is not silly at all to feel like that when you have so many things on your mind. I am really happy that you were able to overcome your anxiety and prepare to take care of yourself this weekend. It is wonderful.
Anxiety is difficult and you are doing a beautiful job. It is hard to overcome it in the way that you did. I am very proud of you as it will help others too.
Like most things, it is a process filled with ups and downs. You recognized that on top of everything you were dealing with 💛✨
I do hope you have a good week.
PS ~ Chinese food sounds so good! I should really just go pick it up as I will be craving it until I do ☺️
@Compassionatelistener108 - Wow thank you so much for your faith and belief in me <3 I really do make solid effort, sometimes it is maddening, but I keep striving to move forward. Thank you for your thoughts, I really appreciate it <3 Hope you got that Chinese food craving taken care of haha sorry ;) It was really good, I must admit.
@wontsleepwontwake
I do have faith in you. I have watched so many people over the years. I still get the same sense of joy every time someone heals just a little bit more than they ever imagined possible. I cannot believe I am fortunate enough to witness this transformation. Simply beautiful.
Lol, I have never been one to give up on many things. My craving led to an adventure. It was fun and one of the most authentic restaurants I have found. Many thanks to you!
💛🌻
@wontsleepwontwake Ja hon, I've lived in 6 countries, 6 states in the US, and many places in each. Kinda creates a feeling of impermenance no? lol
It's alle just a thing hon. Just another thing. "Doorways open up an close, more ways to a punchline. They're alle ;aughing at your cloths, standing in a lunch line. And we rise and we fall, and we wait for the call, we walked into walls, you walked into walls! But I will still be laughing!" (Soul Asylum, my favourite band )
@Raveninthelabrynth - impermanence, absolutely, now that is something I rarely think about bit is all around me. I've never left the states but I hope I do one dy, just so I can feel a little cultured haha, it's really amazing when you think of all the different places you've seen :) ooh thank you for the lyrics and the song :D
Haven't been outside since Friday. No desire to. No desire to push myself to do it even if it would make me feel better. Depression has a crushing hold on me.
Not looking forward to the week. Just more of the same. I guess I'm wallowing today. Going back to bed. Hiding under the covers.
@affectionateNorth4018
Hi North,
I am truly sorry that you are feeling the strong pull of depression right now. I have no doubt that you are doing the very best you can right now.
Remember that we are here for you. It is not a not a feeling that anyone would choose. You are not wallowing at all.
I hope that those dark clouds will begin to lift soon. Until they do, celebrate those small steps.
Safe hugs 💛
@affectionateNorth4018 I know that feeling well mmy friend. Probable alle of us do. When I get there I indulge it for a day for the break. Eventually I know that if I can just get myselt to the door an open it, I'll go somewhere even if just by myself.
I picture that santy claws cartoon song, "Put one foot in fron of the other. An soon you'll be walking across the floor! Put one foot in front of the other, an soon you'll be walkin out that door!"
Much Love My friend. Better days always ahead. Always a new day.
@CompassionateListener108 & @DaisyLion Thank you both for being here with me today. It's been a long one with many pm's and challanges.
Much Love an respect most sincerely
@Raveninthelabrynth
I hope everything went well yesterday. I am happy to be easing back into things now that family emergencies have subsided and support is the most giving way to help 💛
@Raveninthelabrynth sending warmest hugs to you!
To OUR Survivor Family,
You have no idea how much you inspire me. When I am at my lowest point I can look behind me, in front of me, and on alle sides and see myself surrounded by you alle and your love.
I most sincerely thank you again and again for sharing a part of your day, and a piece of your sould with me and alle of us.
Honestly so much love.
*Raven smiles and bows deep to alle then fly's away
