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18 Jun 2025 07:42 PM
18 Jun 2025 07:42 PM
Hugs @Bunniekins its cold here too. Get well soon.
18 Jun 2025 07:43 PM
18 Jun 2025 07:49 PM
18 Jun 2025 07:49 PM
Guess I was vulnerable about talking about people dying, a few posts back, in this thread @TAB @tyme
Maybe no harm meant, but some things are sacred. My father died young, and 2 brothers and one sister died young. Yes, it is why I am on the forum and fuels my sense of advocacy for mental health issues. Not sure how else to make meaning from it. Put lots of effort into connecting to others and joking and being lighthearted too.
18 Jun 2025 07:59 PM
18 Jun 2025 07:59 PM
Thank you for clarifying @Appleblossom . We hear how this may have affected you. Is there a way we can support you?
I can see @TAB was unaware of this trigger, and we're mindful we don't always know people's triggers.
18 Jun 2025 08:17 PM
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18 Jun 2025 08:24 PM
@PeppyPatti this was something I was trying to help TYO (20 year old) "friend" with but none of my suggestions ever interested her. Being that she is a uni student I suggested special interest groups through the uni.
At my age I don't know how to meet people. I have trouble maintaining the friendships I have and having been burnt it seems now like twice, I don't really think I want to meet anyone.
Loneliness is hard but not as hard as the pain of betrayal and rejection.
Pets are great for starting up conversations. If only I could get Mal to walk on a leash!
18 Jun 2025 08:45 PM
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18 Jun 2025 09:47 PM
18 Jun 2025 09:47 PM
You'll have to take me as your friend then @PeppyPatti LOL...
18 Jun 2025 10:31 PM
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Hello @avant-garde, how are you my sweet?
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