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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Why can’t I pretend the pain isn’t real, maybe if I tell myself I’m okay and I don’t struggle with mental health I’ll be okay. Maybe if I tell myself that the traumatic memories aren’t real, then I can finally feel whole and less gross. Maybe I’ll just wake up from this dream soon and I’ll find peace within my mind when I do wake up. Maybe I’m okay, maybe there isn’t anything wrong with me
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
Aye for sure @creative_writer in my experience it's all about energy... like I will know pretty quickly if someone has 'huggin' vibes' or not, lol. But I do always ask for consent, too!!
Each to their own though indeed.
Would you ever hug one of those folks wearing a 'Free hugs' sign? I so would lol
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer super legit!!
And honestly, I think it's something folks don't have enough respect for - the fact that it can be super vulnerable!!
I'm off for tonight, thanks for the chats as always hun. Hope that you're feeling a bit more settled!!! Have a chill night 💜
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer well here's some wee virtual hugs for the road hehe!!
🫂🫂
Thanks for chats tonight hun! Catch you next time 💜
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
Oh nooo @creative_writer that sucks!! Did they give you feedback about why? You can always ask for some!!
Yeah networking is so difficult hey! Ugh.
How are you going tonight?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
@creative_writer yesssss bother EVERYONE hehehe
Oh that sounds amazing!! Look at you go, giving back to your community, love it!!
I adore henna!! I can't wait!!
How's your energy levels lol bit of overstim today?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@Jynx as long as I politely bother people, I’m good 😂. Some people are very busy and sometimes emails get sent to junk. I am extremely overstimulated and it looks like my phone was too so it decided to take a nap until I plugged it in.
I’ve attached an image of the henna on my mildly swollen hand (not even sure you can tell in the image, I have really thin hands with long fingers). No lifting heavy things for me anymore
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