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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor
Hi,
I want to talk something out but I'm concerned that it will cause distress to others on the forum and I don't have anyone else to talk to so...I think it might be safer to go with distraction rather than talking tonight. Who's up for helping a little turtle distract from what's going on in her brain? @Former-Member, @utopia @Appleblossom? Anyone???
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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RedrawSenior Contributor
X is for xerus
Saved by google
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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor
X is for Xantis.
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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor
Y is for yak.
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RedrawSenior Contributor
Y is for yak
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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor
Z is for Zebra.
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RedrawSenior Contributor
Z is for zebu
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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor
Awwww thanks for playing with me @Redraw. That has been super helpful. I love that we both came up with Quokka. And yes, google saved me on X to (and V). I can't wait for the pictures to appear. @Former-Member must be busy elsewhere. Still, they will come sometime. Thank you so much for helping me to distract from the thoughts going around in my head 
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RedrawSenior Contributor
I know all about racing thoughts happy to help and of course gotta jump to the cute animals it's just the best way to go,
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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor
Yay, all the pictures have appeared now. Well done me for doing the distraction thing so well. Thank you again @Redraw for joining me.
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