Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-in Thursday 28th December 2017
Good morning to you all!
A warm welcome here today... glad you could join us.
As that loveable bear Winnie the Pooh said.. "Its more fun to talk with someone who does not use long, difficult words, but rather short, easy words like: What about lunch?"
So inviting you to share with us today, in whatever words are yours. Or to read, maybe to respond.Or to pop in to say hi. The opportunity is here for you. This is your space and a safe place. x
@rozie
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I spent some very lovely time by the windy sea this morning.Being there, by the sea, always fuels me up and gives me strength so now I'm all smiles and my heart is fuzzy.Life is good.Life is soooooo good.If I just open my eyes and decide to see the goodness all around and within...it changes everything so much.
@Morfo66
Oh how lovely for you! sounds like the windy sea is a good "go to place " for you.
My 2 lives collided today.
I left it behind you know, I cut everyone off, there was nothing positive left there. A church that cast me out, a toxic family, a place that was filled with people who raped and abused me. I walked away from everything I knew, trauma, self harm, abuse...
I made a life for myself, I got help, I found a church that values me, I put together a kind of family that loves me, I did that, despite everything.
I had an event today that someone from my past was going to be at and i still chose to go. It was hard, remembering what she did to me, how she played a part.
The coordinator said that she's changed, she may have changed but I'm NEVER going to trust her, I'm NEVER going to let her into my life. I don't care if the coordinator understands or not, I'm not stupid. I won't take that chance on her.
I did well though.
@Tenacity37
Youre so brave for standing up and being able to face that person who hurt you! And theres nothing wrong with protecting yourself and not letting them back into your life. You get to chose who is allowed in and who should stay out, nobody else! <3
@Tenacity37
So good to hear you say you did well! It wasn't an easy siruation to be in, but you were able to stand your ground and look after yourself. Well done! x
There is no safe place.
@Longday08
Sorry its like this... we understand. Please know that you are welcome here and there is support. x
@rozie
hi
@conscientiousPineapple1782
hi... good to have you here with us. x
@rozie
thanks
You too
@rozie
I like that quote a lot
Ah, the simple life. I want that. I want an occupation, that suits me, and outside of that I want a simple life. I want life to be simple. Simple, simple, simple. Surrounded by those who love me, and things/doing things I love and enjoy.
I just got 1/2 shot of espresso. Haven't had espresso or coffee in at least a month. Let's see what this does......
@singercrystalspirit
Yes Singer, I'm with you in keeeping it simple. "Surrounded by people who love me, and enjoying doing things I love' sounds like a good way to be.. and I hope this unfolds for you..I read a quote this morning from Wayne Dyer, who said "If you are doing what you love, you will have abundance."
And will join you in the expresso.. how good was it! x
@rozie
It was really good 😊 I enjoyed it, and I really enjoyed the boost of mental energy it gave me throughout the rest of my day. I do think it may have affected my ability to sleep though. I got tired at the end of the day but then got a wave of awakeness. I took benadryl to conk out 😮 and even that took a while to kick in. And today I've had a wave of anxiety. Hmm 🤔
So.... I think I'll go back on a break from having espresso or coffee at all 😉 And seeing a doctor to help me figure my hormonal system out is in the works!
@rozie
Hi Rozie and all.
I got through the holiday season! With a few bumps and bruises, but I'm still intact. Christmas was good and I got a lot of stuff I wanted, it was a happy time for a short stint. But there's been some very erratic things going on to put it lightly.
Last night I did a meditation to cleanse the negative energy from my mind and body- a visualization/meditation combination. Then I took my glass of bubbly sparkling cider and a couple Godiva chocolates and enjoyed a bath with renewed vigor. I am trying really hard not to obsess over things and to employ self-care. To let myself live.
Coming on here reminds me that we're all struggling with our own demons, progress is being made in different ways, and we seek the common goal of health.
Here's an extremely fluffy angora bunnboo.
@CaloenasNicobarica
ow thanks
@CaloenasNicobarica
Love the fluffy angora one! Good for you to have your focus on self care.
And thank you for expressing so well what we are doing here together... supporting each othe rin facing the demons, noticing the progress and working towards that common goal. That's community! x
Hiii! Hope everyone has a nice day! :D
Just thought id share this with everyone.. These are lyrics from P!nks new album and I think it applies to everyone.. I love these lyrics they give me hope and strength
"May the light be upon me
May I feel in my bones that I am enough
I can make anywhere home
My fingers are clenched, my stomach's in knots
My heart rate is racing
But afraid I am not"
I love listening to this song when I am down.. 💖
I'm finally starting to feel better!! And my car should be fixed by tomorrow so I can pick it up. It's been a hard Christmas with the accident and getting so sick, but it's ok!!' It all worked out! So I guess I'm using a few words to say: I am Thankful
@KLM3278
So thankful that its all working out for you too! x
@rozie
Thank you! ❤️