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I started crying over feeling overwhelmed with physical and emotional pain but I had to immediately stop crying because Coco gets sooooo upset and anxious so I soothed her. Me? I left a message with therapist invited a close friend over but neither are available at least I tried.

I did shopping therapy oh yes I did...But I only bought jeans for myself, the rest was for two friends who are going through a lot and my sis who has a bday coming up. So not so bad. Feels so good to help others especially making them feel special.

I still recall a friend of mine feeling really down so she bought me a gigantic smiley face cookie and it made both of us happy. So today I’m trying to make others happy but I just feel like breaking down and now I am crying silently so my dog will be ok. It’s a blessing to be able to cry to release the toxins and feel distressed.

Can anyone relate? How are you all doing today? Need a pep talk? Let me know. Need a cookie? Come on over. :)

And I’ll add a pic that makes me feel better. Hopefully you’ll like it too. My husband and 10 year old are making a fire snd my 14 year old is the one doing his handstand. He’s getting good at it. My oldest son couldn’t be there on this trip with us. It was a great trip still and wish I could go back, now!

Well I guess the only other thing I want to say is can you guys post a pic that makes you happy too? I’d love to see them!

Thanks for listening

Starr

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melbrown

🍪🍦🍫❤🫂❤

My pup Hansie.
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Dolphin14 in reply to melbrown

Oh MelHow is your baby. I've wanted to ask but wasn't sure.

❤️🐬

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melbrown in reply to Dolphin14

Hi Dolphin14. He's doing the best he can... mostly coughing, a few bad coughing attacks. But still eating, has energy & is happy... been almost 5 months since they discovered the lung cancer & unable to remove it. We are just loving on him & spoiling him. Thanks so much for asking. I hope you are doing well.💗🫂

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Dolphin14 in reply to melbrown

I'm so glad to hear this Mel. It's wonderful that you still have him❤️❤️. Just keep loving him as long as you can. Thinking of you.

I'm doing well. Few bumps in the road but nothing major. Vacation next week. Get me to the ocean before my flippers dry out :)

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Starrlight in reply to melbrown

Oh I want to kiss his nose!!!!!!!!

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melbrown in reply to Starrlight

😄 Be warned he'll definitely kiss you back.

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Starrlight in reply to melbrown

Good!!!!! I want him! Ha!

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Dolphin14

Love this

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Willow2022

I don’t know where your pic was taken Starrlight but it looks beautiful and relaxing.

Having a pretty rough day. This world we live in is so horrible to each other and it makes me ashamed to be a human. We are stupidly trying to buy a house in the middle of this mess honestly, I cry over day from the stress and anxiety over it. This while dealing with depression is just enough to make me sit in a corner, stare at a wall and shut down.

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Starrlight in reply to Willow2022

((((((((((((((((Willow))))))))))))))) I so hear you. Awww I get feeling overwhelmed and stressed wow even if buying a house is good for you it’s still such a stressful change! Keep talking. Im here for you!

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Dolphin14

Bring me to the salt water and I am happy.

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Happy Place
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Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14

Yaaaaaaaaaay! Beautiful!!!

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Dolphin14

I didn't imagine there could be so much water in every direction. Stunning.

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Dolphin14

Great picture ⭐️. Families are so important: making memories even better.

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melbrown

That is so cute... want to hug it.💛🐘

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Joshgw

It's a HUGE step that at least you could leave your house and be functional. You were able to be with your family. When I cry (more like sobbing, and it's a lot) and I isolate so I don't do it in front of my 12 year old son. That more or less ruins me for the whole day. Completely not functional. I actually had a gigantic freak out this morning (well, actually every morning) and called my therapist. I took a klonopin and knocked me on my ass and can't keep my eyes open and she's supposed to call me in a hour and I can't function at all. I have no idea now what to do.

So yes, I can relate. But it's sounds like you're coping well!

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Starrlight

Elephants are my fav animal! I looooooooove this!

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Starrlight

You’ll be ok maybe drink some coffee or tea. I’m sorry you are suffering. Wish I could take it away for you! Keep writing? Let us know how you are after talking to therapist?

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Agora1

Hi Starrlight, Seeing your picture post made me smile and feel joy.And then you mentioned you had Cookies lol I like Happy Face cookies :)

You are never alone. You are loved by all of us. May that bring you Joy today :) xx

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Starrlight in reply to Agora1

:) xx thank you love you too

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Momof32021

Hello, I cried today also, like a lot. my 4 year old saw me and it made me cry more. Some days I do really well but mostly I feel like the biggest mess. Crying seems to help for a bit. Here is a picture of our big puppy sleeping at my feet while I work. He really helps cheer me up.

Puppy asleep
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Starrlight in reply to Momof32021

Awwwww adorable!

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Momof32021

Aww.

Oh good girl Coco. She loves you so!

Physical and emotional pain together is too much. I'm sorry. I hope the retail therapy helped distract you for a bit.

Yes. I need a cookie. Oh boy I need a cookie. Chocolate chip would be nice...

This picture makes me smile. The mama looks so proud of herself.

Mama and baby bird.
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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

Awww cuties

For a moment, I thought it was the back of a chicken carcass. That was a puzzler. 😱

What a beautiful family photo. You are very lucky. My family is my ptsd, don’t wanna think of the past, too painful…Best wishes.

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Call_me_anything

this makes me happy

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Starrlight in reply to Call_me_anything

So nice, Callmeanything! 😀

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