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creative_writerSenior Contributor
I have been struggling a lot lately with suicidal thoughts. It’s become a daily occurrence and it’s been really overwhelming to cope. I am safe right but having to fight this is very exhausting. I feel so trapped, I am tired of living in pain, fear and shame. I feel like a burden to people and unimportant.
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Do you speak Turkish? @creative_writer
A head massage 💆♀️ sounds delightful. Maybe you need one of these….
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Hopefully it’s dry and warm. @Former-Member I love swimming. I use to represent the school at regionals. Im hoping to be able to swim at the beach as I only get there twice a year. Both dogs love it so I’ll be walking along it everyday we are there. Im saving to put in a pool or maybe a swim spa. If we had a heated indoor pool in town I’d be doing laps every morning
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Dogs?? Is Pixie taking someone??
It’s a shame there is not a local pool for you to swim in, it is such a feel good experience. what is your favourite stroke? What style did you represent your schooling?
@Captain24
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Unfortunately I’m going with my parents to see my brother and they have a dog as well. Im hoping for some alone time with Pixie and the ocean.
Im a freestyle and backstroke girl. @Former-Member
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Unknown userMember
Pixie will have a fun time with a friend. I always found the swimming strokes really funny. I can understand freestyle, but backstroke and butterfly? They are hard strokes to perfect. I hope you’ll be able to steal some alone time with pixie for a swim as well 💛 @Captain24
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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FloatingFeatherSenior Contributor
Hi @creative_writer,
I'm sorry to read you are feeling this way. I've been down the rumination road a few times and it's not a lot of fun. Is there something you could do now like listening to music, have a chat with someone, or go for a walk that might help you feel a little better?
Sitting with you and sending you hugs,
FloatingFeather
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