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SturgeonSenior Contributor
Thanks for the inclusion - I'll say a 'brunch time's hello! @Bunniekins @soft_edges @TAB @Appleblossom @Helpmydad + a newbie @Namaste + anyone else.
It's really nice to see the banter, I really wish I had some of that in tangible presence - it just might break through the paralysis caused by waking dread & panic attack.
Does anyone else feel guilt / shame for being physically complete yet unable to use it?
Apologies for the 'sink hole' 😳
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Sturgeon hugs for you Sturgeon. I think we all get 'paralysis' from being unable to converse with others. It comes and it goes with me. I am way better online. In real life I suck big time .... oh well, I try. Have a great afternoon. greenpea xx
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soft_edgesSenior Contributor
Hey again @Sturgeon, nice to hear from you. I definitely struggle to keep up socially - in groups, I can never find the right time to pitch in, and then online, I never feel like I have enough to say! At least there is time to work out a response here though. I hope you’re well xo
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SturgeonSenior Contributor
Bummer must start all again, thanx greenpea for chirpy, I guess I must suck at it also else I wouldn't be so on the outer, for me tech is draining constantly challenged in catching up as well I truly am & always have been people person - i'v attracted too much scumbags but people & interactiveness for me is like everything plants need to grow, bloom, produce, seed and sown again Mmm bit d+m have a great arvo 💖
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
@Sturgeon Today I had another one of my stuck for words moments... irl ... sociallising ... I did not let it totally floor me ... as it used to do. Online banter is helping me practise irl.
Better be real, than always the funny man.
That way something may grow in the sinkhole.
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