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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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JynxModerator
@creative_writer you got anything on tomorrow you wanna be sharp for? Maybe that can help guide the decision!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
Hopefully lots of sleeping lol @creative_writer
Sorry, frizzle frazzle brain is real! Did you end up feeling settled enough to submit the application?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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JynxModerator
Yeah sleep impacts everything @creative_writer I'm glad you're getting more of late!!
Nice, slow paced and all, love it!!
Do you have much on over next couple days otherwise?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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rav3nSenior Contributor
hey @creative_writer sounds like you're sitting with some pretty heavy feelings, hope its okay that i sit with you so you're not carrying it alone.
totally okay if you haven't done much today, especially if your main focus has been staying safe. you are allowed to go at your own pace, there's absolutely no shame in that. my friend's on a similar boat as you in terms of job hunting, and it's definitely not easy. so please don't be too hard on yourself. 💜
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