Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-in Saturday 29th of December, 2018
It is sooo awesome to see you again! 
How are you feeling today? :)
I know that this week was a crazy one with Holidays going on so I am really curious how was this week for you? If you have anything on your mind I would be glad to listen! :)
So, last week I was thinking a bit and I realized that there is something that I have not see that much around here and I kind of miss it actually so I have decided to focus on that in this weeks check-in: Let's talk about pillow forts and build one together! ^-^
So, what would you like to have in our pillow fort? Is there something you would bring with yourself? :)
I mean, you know me, I would take my teddy bear for sure and I agree with the snack part above. :P
Either way, I want you to know that you are doing a really amazing job and I do really believe in you. :)
Of course, as always, all of the questions above are optional. You can just pop in to say hi or to just sit with us a bit without answering any of them or whatever you may feel comfortable with. There is absolutely no pressure for you and we are here for you no matter what.
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@redmark soft blankets to hide under, a teddy, colouring book and pens, some scented candles and music to focus on to try to forget or stop thoughts
Hey there @crimsonLime6525 *offering safe hugs*
It is always really nice to hear from you around here!
Yep, soft blankets are the best and I teddy bears are just so awesome! Also, coloring sounds really interesting. I have not got to try it out yet but it is something I have been looking at for a while now. I mean, it looks relaxing. :)
Scented candles as well, they can really make such an amazing atmosphere. Do you have a favourite scent? :)
Also, music is somethin I could go on for hours I think, so do you have a favourite song and/or artist? ^-^
Anyways, no pressure so answer any of those questions if you do not want to but it is just always really nice to get to know you just a little bit better :)
Stay awesome!
@redmark candle wise I like pine, it reminds me of escaping for walks in the woods and I also love gingerbread scented ones. I listen to a lot of different music depending on my mood, some soft songs and some angry rock sock. Think my favourite is ‘nothing else matters by Metallica
@crimsonLime6525 Oh...you know scented candles are a thing for me that I really want to get some day but my anxiety always stops me but the ones you have listed sound really well. I think I would like the gingerbread-y ones! ^-^
Also, Nothing Else Matters is just such a masterpiece for sure. Some days ago I have found it again by randomly binging songs on youtube and once again, after a year or two of last hearing it, I was totally awestruck. I can totally get behind your "tase" changing with your mood changing, I think I am like that as well :)
So happy I found you in googling@redmark
Hey there @MaybeItsAging *offering safe hugs*
I am glad to hear that you have this place and I hope you will find it useful. We are really glad to have you here with us!
I do look forward to get to know you better and hear more from you in the future anyway :)
Until then,
Stay awesome!
@redmark
Pillow forts are the best. I remember I was at a treatment facility and I told the therapist I was feeling really unsafe (emotionally) and didn't want to be around anyone so we made pillow/blanket forts, and my favorite thing about mine was that no one could see in, but I had a couple little spots that I could see out. It allowed me to hide, but yet still be able to see my environment. If I made a pillow fort now I would bring my favorite blanket, computer to binge watch something on Netflix, and pne of my stuffed animals. There's something about the safety of a pillow fort. I wish I had one right now.
Hey there @InvaderStitch *offering safe hugs*
It is always so nice to hear from you around here!
Yep, I have to agree with you, pillow forts are just awesome. Also, your story with your therapist using it as an actual method during your treatment just made me smile. I mean, I have bad experiences with therapists so far and hearing things like this always give me a bit of hope :)
Rambling about myself aside tho, I am really glad to hear that it has helped you that you have had such a safe place and I think my laptop would probably be the first thing for me as well so I can watch youtube videos or movies/shows on Netflix as well with my teddy bear there! :)
I know this is not the safe, but you can always come here and we can always hide in a virtual pillow fort here or if you ever feel like sharing or if there is anything we may be able to help with we are always here for you. I know it is hard but you are not alone in this and together we can get through this. I do believe in it anyway and I definitely believe in you! ^-^
Stay strong and awesome!
@redmark
Pillow fort sounds good. A place to hide. I would want to bring my weighted blanket and fidget toys.
Hey there @practicalIdeal2007 *offering safe hugs*
I am really glad to hear from you around here!
Oh, weighted blanket sounds really good and fidget toys as well to keep yourself busy while you are hiding away in there. :)
Stay awesome!
@practicalIdeal2007 just wanted to send a hug and to say it
@crimsonLime6525
Thank you. Not been around much. Too much going on and trying to handle it.
@redmark
I would love a cozy blanket fort filled with fluffy pillows, a warm blanket, tasty chai tea, a few books, and my crocheting supplies.
Today is a pretty good day
Hey there @ReallyRuth *offering safe hugs*
It is always really nice to see you around here!
I am really glad to hear that today is a good day for you :)
I just love the word fluffy you know and having some books and tea with you definitely sounds like a really good way to just wind down a bit and crocheting just sounds fun! :)
Stay awesome!
@redmark
Thank you!
Hi Red.
Enjoy the animations as always.
I do not feel well right now. The pillow fort sounds nice but honestly I feel so bad about myself Im so angry at myself right now that I wouldnt invite me. I would kick me out and tell myself I was never welcome in again. Because thats the kind of horrible person I feel like I am today. I know that is not true but it definitely feels true today. Any support would be appreciated. If its not asking too much. Sorry.
Hey there @pioneeringBanana1598 *offering safe hugs*
We are really glad to have you here with us!
I am glad you have liked the gifs! :)
Aww, hey, you have absolutely nothing to be sorry about, thank you for sharing your feelings with us, I do really appreciate it and feel honored that you trust us here as I know it can be hard. I am sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time tho. I wish I could make it just go away with some sort of a magic wand but what I can promise is that we are and will be here for you. No matter what, we will be here to remind you that you are not that terrible person and you are always welcome here. We are here to just sit with or talk through hard things if you would ever want to. You and your feelings are important and we do care about you and you do definitely deserve it and no matter how long it may take we will always be here to remind you to that and invite to our pillow forts to have your amazing company with us here. :)
Of course there is no pressure, this takes time, and it is okay to take all the time you need but you are not alone in this and together we can get through this and things can get better. I do believe in it anyways and I definitely believe in you. ^-^
Stay strong and aweosme!
@redmark
Thank you for the kind words.
I think I would like to join you in the pillow fort. :-)
