Hi all.

[melbrown]

Figured I stopped by & say "Hi❣" Know it's been a while... been going through a rough patch. Experiencing more triggers, my therapist says this is to be expected ...I'm trying to push through...& give myself credit & be softer to myself. This weekend we are on a mini holiday with friends. It's beer week here, we decided to go to Russian River Brewery for Pliny the Younger, super limited release beer. Though I've had my moments, I'm glad to be here. Enjoying the love from my friends & husband. The beauty around us. The excitment for this event. Watching the sunrise... yes people line up super early for this.

Lots of love & hugs to all. Remember to try to push yourself... even if it's the tiniest of bit... you are stronger than you know... believe me.

[Hidden]

I'm so happy to hear you're pushing your way through it... are you having a good time...if so then focus only on that.... Russian Brewery...you have my attention, hahaha!

Be kind and gentle to yourself dear one...

Sparkles & dump trucks Mel!

[melbrown in reply to Hidden]

😆🥰yes... though I need more sleep. Hoping the beer is worth it... first year they are bottling it, so my friends are super happy. Plus we've been having lovely weather.

How are you doing? Still snowing? Hope your sweetheart is home.

[Hidden in reply to melbrown]

If it's Russian beer then it's good..take it slowly though....

I'm looking out the window at over a foot of the lovely snow...well I'm over it at this point..want to play in my flowers...

You can get the sleep soon enough...just soak up all the joy now...you can pull it out for later use!

Yes my honey just got in and he's going to spoil me...had an awful day yesterday..he knows how to turn my frown upside down!

Sparkles & dump trucks Mel!

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[melbrown in reply to Hidden]

Danielle❣❣❣❣❣ How's are beautiful Sunflower doing? Big hugs to you & snuggles to the biggest sweetest puppy.💕💕💕💕 Hope you are scoring much 50% off chocolate today.

[Starrlight]

Having fun I hope!

[melbrown in reply to Starrlight]

I did... we are hoping to plan more friend get aways.

[fauxartist]

Hi ya Mel... I was actually just thinking about you and a few others I haven't seen around here for a while. I'm sorry you went through a rough patch. I'm always checking in anytime you want to talk my friend....I have missed you.

[melbrown in reply to fauxartist]

Big hugs fauxartist. January is normally rough for me. Just been trying to stay away from things that might cause more triggers. I hope you know I am here for you too. I've missed you too dear friend. Hope you are doing well... lots of love.

[courageovercomfort]

I too have been working on giving myself more credit and being self compassionate. It’s so easy to lash out at myself and see all that I haven’t done. But being gentle on myself feels SO good. Love the picture!

[melbrown in reply to courageovercomfort]

I know that feeling... I'm constantly comparing myself to everyone. I have to remind myself that everyone has struggles, that we don't know about.💛

[courageovercomfort in reply to melbrown]

Amen!! A new person just started at my job and already I’m thinking she has way better skills than I. Nope, we are just different and have different skills. Different struggles as well.

[Agora1]

Hey Mel, just like the rolling slopes of your picture post, that's how life is.

Picture yourself standing on the top of the hill today and enjoy being around

those who love you. Sending my love as well Agora xx

[melbrown in reply to Agora1]

Agora1 💕💕💕 hugs.... I've missed you. You are such a poet. I did enjoy being around my love ones... we are hoping to do more friend vacations, which would be so good. Hope you are doing well & scored sale Valentine's day chocolate.

[Agora1 in reply to melbrown]

First in line Mel lol xx