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I thought I'd start a discussion where we can check in with members and use this space to keep in contact. It's a space to be able to say how you really feel and it's a space for the good, the bad and the ugly moments in our lives.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@Teej @CheerBear 
A special mention also to @TheVorticon - I understand you feel like you are interrupting but you are never doing that buddy - you are most welcome anywhere but I get that you find it hard to connect when you are feeling like you are. Always welcome anywhere @TheVorticon 
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outlanderSenior Contributor
@CheerBear little rocket cat is cute and im glad she helps you get to sleep. She sounds like she's calmed down a little..?
Sorry about your cold, i hope it clears quickly. Our bodies seem to pick inconvenient times to get sick sometimes dont they.
Taking it easy sounds like a good idea.
❤ and hugs for you
Morning also @Sans911 @Teej @frog @eth and everyone passing through 💚
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TheVorticonSenior Contributor
Thanks @CheerBear.
The tagging doesn't bother me. I'm thankful when you do cause it helps me feel less invisible or alone.
I'd like to be seen but don't know how to stop hiding. I'd like to be heard but don't know how to speak. I'd like to be 'sat with' but don't know how to sit down and stop dodging away. Because it's wrong for me to want all that, it's pathetic and weak and disgusting and bad and I deserve to be hurt and punished for wanting it, maybe that will make me stronger.
Hearts are a nope, but I can handle cat and dog type of fluffy stuff and gaming stuff is always appreciated 🙂
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outlanderSenior Contributor
Morning @Zoe7 hope your day at work is ok ❤
@TheVorticon morning 👋☺
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TheVorticonSenior Contributor
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TheVorticonSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Anytime @TheVorticon You are always welcome buddy and good that you have spoken up about how you are feeling - not easy to sit with those feelings at any time but even harder to do so when you feel alone 
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ethSenior Contributor
Good morning to you too @outlander and greetings to you @TheVorticon. Hoping you will start feeling more comfortable here in time. Sometimes it takes a while to find your niche. You are always welcome to join the forum in your own way. I can feel you have good support here and people who are listening to you. This is another thread you would be welcome to join
It's called A long rave and is open to all comers at any time. We're a friendly and supportive group there, as here. You can do your own long rave there if you want to, or join in the chat anytime (just jump in, it's fine) or dip your toes in the water and just follow along. Hoping to see you around. Eth
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ethSenior Contributor
@CheerBear hope you feel better soon. The lurgy is no fun. Especially when you've got to be 'on' for those who depend on you. Take care xx
Thinking of you too @Teej xx
@Zoe7 hope your day goes well. It's great to see you seem to have ridden out the recent difficulties and are 'back on the horse'. Your school must really appreciate all you contribute. Lucky kids to be in your care.
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