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I'm having a pretty rough day (mental health struggles and self inflicted) and just needing distractions and I thought maybe chatting to people might help to pass the minutes and hours. If anyone wants to chat feel free to.
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@Arbie_wun thankyou, it really means alot to hear those words. I'm trying hard to find a way through the darkness but at the moment it's consuming me and it's taking everything out of me.
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@tyme ... GROUP HUG....😀
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@Former-Member ... I can do my best to hold the torch to light your way my friend...
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@tyme it's been really nice to have the support of so many people here and I'm very grateful to have it.
Right now this connection here is the only thing that's keeping me going but when things get really bad it's hard to feel like i don't deserve to have it.
Thankyou ❤️
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Unknown userMember
@Arbie_wun thankyou ❤️
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@Former-Member ... no need to thank me my friend, I am only doing what I know you would be doing if I was in the same place you are now. Giving you the care and support you deserve and need.
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@Arbie_wun it really means alot. I just feel completely defeated at the moment. I just know this isn't even the worst of it yet, this really is only just the beginning. If i can't make it through now while things are like this how am I supposed to survive when it gets harder.
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@Former-Member ... you are strong enough... you are worthy enough and you will get through this. There's a lot of people here to help and support you in your journey and we will continue to be here for you, my friend.
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@Arbie_wun thankyou. I just hope i don't let everyone down if i can't.
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Arbie_wunSenior Contributor
@Former-Member you will be fine my friend, and you are tough enough.. I know you probably don't think you are at the moment.
Remember that each journey we take starts with a single step....
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