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Miss everyone on here ! You’ve all been in my thoughts and hoping you’re all well . I’ve been struggling personally... but I know I’m going to be okay sometime soon ... (I hope)

Anyway can you all help me take my mind off things ?

How are you all feeling today?

💁🏻‍♀️A little better than yesterday but still not great.

What’s something you’re proud of about yourself?

I’m facing my fears of driving 🚙 and taking my first lesson soon 😔 even though some people are making me feel bad for doing Automatic and not manual 🧙🏻‍♀️... I’m still amazing for facing my phobia 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

Are you enjoying the seasonal changes or struggling with it? I do enjoy the seasonal changes but also struggling with the darker days and less light. It does have an impact on my mental health!

Answer the questions, lets talk 😃 uplift each other by replying to each other 🥰

[JEG325]

Well, I miss the heck out of you, H! And yes, I do have a seasonal problem that causes some depression and unrest. Here in Florida I can't see the seasons change! I can't tell when it's winter spring, summer or fall!

I lived in southwest Ohio for 57 of my 58 years. There you could see each season change clearly! The fact that it stays green and relatively warm all year around is somewhat bothersome....

This has caused mild depression, homesickness & an unsettled feeling of loneliness? emptiness? It's very unsettling...

[Hidden in reply to JEG325]

Hey JEG325 thanks for replying 😊

Oh yes I can see how that might take a toll. As someone who is used to seeing changing seasons that could be hard to live with . Maybe you could travel to somewhere a little colder in the winter months for a week or so , that could help? I’m sorry you’re feeling a little low and hope you find a solution soon

Take care

[JEG325 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. Yes, Sue and I are talking it over right now! Have a blessed day!

[Hidden in reply to JEG325]

Brilliant! You’re very lucky to have amazing support! The two of you will get through it together 😊

[Starrlight]

Every time you break you are s little more alive... love that.

I’m excited about Autumn with its cool sometimes breezy days... feels cozy and relaxing, well on my good days... on my bad days it is too gritty too raw, decaying leaves, uncertainties.

Good for you for driving!!!!!!!!!!!! 😃 Brave beautiful Hope!

I use a light box...as I recall it has similar benefits as the sun.

[JEG325 in reply to Starrlight]

I'm jealous, S. I miss the autumn with it's cool. clear nights and warm, colorful days. I wish someone would send me some pictures of the fall colors. It's too dang green and warm out here!

Love you anyway! Sue and I send lots of love and hugs your way, my awesome friend!

[Starrlight in reply to JEG325]

Yup the leaves are starting to change... hopefully I’ll get out with my camera soon and post a good fall pic here.

[Hidden in reply to JEG325]

I’ll try getting you a photo too 😊

[JEG325 in reply to Hidden]

That would be awesome! One with lots of bright colored fall leaves in it! Thx!!

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

Hey Starrlight , hope you’re doing well today ?

Yes it’s really strange because I actually enjoy all the seasons too.. but seems like my mind just doesn’t like the darker months. I actually love the autumn colours, the cosiness of autumn/ winter and even the food lol. But Miss Depression and Anxiety thinks otherwise 🤷🏻‍♀️

Aww thanks , although I don’t feel very brave lol

I’ll check light box out thanks

[fauxartist]

the old 'what ever doesn't kill ya makes you stronger'....it took a long time for me to get that. I think it's inevitable in life, especially for us...we feel more I think, we feel deeply.

[Hidden in reply to fauxartist]

Faux , lovely to hear (see...?😳) from you ! How are you?

Yeah I suppose it takes a while to get used to feeling everything so deeply

[fauxartist in reply to Hidden]

I think for some of us, we can re-direct that intensity into something constructive and creative.....that drive is what is behind every great mind. So I paint....pretty much every day now, and it does level me out....takes my mind on a journey to a peaceful place.... Of course not everyone has the luxury of getting to spend the time doing a craft or art, hiking, pottery, painting, photography....but even just dedicating an hour a day....mandatory for your sanity....allow yourself to do something that makes you happy.

[BonnieSue]

I like your "Beautifully Broken" writing. Thanks for sharing that with us. ☺️ I've missed you, Hope, you noticeably missed the last puzzle I posted. I'm very sorry to hear that you aren't feeling so well. I hope that changes soon for you. I've been under the weather some, too, but not too badly. I know I'll be fine.

I don't understand anyone making you feel bad about learning the predominant way of driving...automatic...when that's what most cars come equipped with! ...and most have no manual option although it's starting to come with the automatic more and more today. So what? It's your choice! And facing your phobia is fantastic!! That's the most important thing about this!! Kudos to you!

What am I proud of? That my children are such wonderful, loving persons. At their accomplishments, though they don't always have sensational things to show for themselves, more like the littler things in life that matter most. That we tell each other "I love you" regularly. Darn good for 3 grown men! 😊

Living in Florida I can tell that the seasons are changing...I love that the temps are falling! Being an avid gardener I know what's not growing or thriving anymore...what's headed into winter. I'm rooting a lot of colorful coleus because they're all dying and I'd like to continue having these plants. Such unique colors they have!! The plumeria, the Hawaiian lei plant, is dropping it's huge leaves and it looks so sad and yet messy at the same time. The intensely beautiful and heavily blooming impatiens are all topping out at huge heights but dying also. I have to buy new ones if I want anything live in those pots. Our silk floss tree, studded with thorns on the trunk, is blooming like so many of the trees are at this time. It's big pink flowers dot the lawn as they fall. Yet the world here is still very green overall. Not a lot of leaves changing into beautiful colors...just some here or there. JEG can't see enough of them to feel like it's autumn here. I'm sorry that he so misses this and it brings him sadness.

Because winter brings us cooler weather and critical relief from the intense heat & humidity of most months of the year, I can't be sorry that it's coming. I don't get down or depressed with a positive change like that. I suppose I'm just fortunate that I don't. Best wishes and hugs and love and Blessings for you, Hope. 🍁🌈😊☀️🎊☘️🙏😋💜👍🌷