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I've been a little worried about you all these days, and I wanted to remind you all how much I love you (/platonic) by doing my best to take care of you. I have been sort of tired, sad, and stressed lately, but I do think I'll still be able to do this, albeit perhaps a little slower than usual.
For those unfamiliar, here's a description of how this works (copied and pastied from the last time I did this):
Comment telling me a bit about yourself - maybe some problems you've been having you want advice for, your favorite books or music or something, or really anything, and I'll reply with a "care package" - it might have advice, a written picturing, compliments, music recommendations, whatever you need.
Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Personally, I enjoy being with others and sharing things I like with them, especially when I am sad or stressed, but just in general. Here's a place where you can talk about yourself for a little while and have someone listen.
submitted by Periwinkle, age Pi, Somewhere in the stars
(October 30, 2023 - 4:52 pm)
(October 30, 2023 - 4:52 pm)
Celine is right, don't overwork yourself! That's the last thing any of us want. Don't worry about it at all, okay? You don't need to apologize <333
(November 17, 2023 - 11:52 pm)
Oh no, I just asked for a care package and then saw that you were taking a break. I'm so sorry!! I didn't mean to be pushy and ask you for something you couldn't do. I honestly had no idea you were taking a break (I didn't read through the previous posts beforehand, silly me). If I had, I would never have asked for a care package. Please ignore my request, you deserve a rest and it's totally fine if you don't want to stress yourself out more by answering it. Actually, @admin, is it okay if you delete it? I'll just re-post it later on when Periwinkle is rested. Thank you so much, Peri, for having helped so many of us, and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
(November 19, 2023 - 11:24 am)
I've been feeling very lonely lately, and not just because I don't have many friends. I'm not great at expressing my emotions, or what I'm thinking. It's just so hard to put how I feel into words.
Some days I just don't want to get up, not because I'm still tired...but because I don't really have anything to look forward to...I just want to go back to sleep to escape..not to sleep...to dream.
The world seems to lack color at times, days move faster, I need help.
(November 25, 2023 - 4:04 pm)
I'm so sorry to hear you're feeling this way, GloomyBear! I understand that sometimes it's hard to put emotions into words. Have you tried to make an "art journal" to express your feelings without words? Instead of trying to explain how your feeling, try to draw it. You can use colors you associate with the emotions, or draw something that looks how you feel, or whatever it takes to feel as though you've managed to express the emotion.
I'm sad to hear you feel you have nothing to look forward to. Is there anything you could do to change that? Could you join a school club or start reading a chapter of a great book every day or watch an episode of a good TV show each day? Try to find something that will motivate you to get out of bed each morning and make it through the day.
You might benefit from getting a therapist or joining a support group. I think a professional could help you more than I can.
And remember you always have us here on the CB <3 I hope it gets better for you! Let me know if you need anything.
(December 4, 2023 - 5:33 pm)
@ Jaybells, my heart literally broke for you. I can't believe how much you are going through. Just know that you can do it. Keep getting through every day. Things might not get easier, but they will get to a point where you will be able to not hurt as much. Trust me, I know. Sometimes it feels like all this "stuff" is way to much and I can't anymore. But if you try, and get through the minute, the hour, the days, years, you'll get to a better place. That's terrible about your relationships and your idenity. You should work for your dream. I know for a fact you are smart enough to do this, your post that you wrote on this thread was beautiful and you were just venting! Maybe your mom is in a bad place. I sturggle wiht my relationship with my parents and its such a challenge. But I know you are stronger then whatever these circumstances are. I love you (platonically) and I know that you can do this.
@Gloomybear, I feel the same. It sometimes feels like the world stopped for me and it keeps on going for everyone else. I have gotten better. I know with the juggle of friend groups and schoolworrk and extracurriculars can leave you burnt out and just... Done. I know that lingering feeling. Well I think that you are AMAZING. I love you (platonically) and I know that you are an amazing person. Your writing is spectacular. There are people like your loved ones and the CB who love your work and YOU. As a person. Please please don't think like that. You are enough, and there are so many reasons to get up in the morning, ecspecially your loved ones. Don't hesitate to get helped from trusted adults, loved ones, or hotlines if you feel the need to. We need you. You make the CB a better place.
I hope that helped both of you. You can do this. I love you both (platonically).
(November 29, 2023 - 6:19 pm)
Some of my real life friends are kind of toxic. A bunch of drama happened when they came over on Halloween.
Makes me sad.
Plus side--I think I found out I'm girlflux.
(November 29, 2023 - 8:34 pm)
Sorry to hear that, Parody! Remember to distance yourself from toxic people. Drama isn't good for you and there's no point in being friends with someone who isn't going to be a friend to you.
(December 4, 2023 - 5:37 pm)
(December 4, 2023 - 7:47 pm)