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Twisted_Skald
Chatterbox Blonde- Rumps Mystical Bartender
Wow I'm a little late to this corner of lush.
Celebrate your victories, no matter how small. Sometimes it's climbing a mountain, or finishing a particularly challenging story, others it's just getting out of bed, eating a meal and not rushing off to purge, looking at the hateful face in the mirror and refusing to listen when it tells you that you're not enough.

I'm kind to others out here, partly because I really like it but also because it shows me that gentleness is not the same as weakness, that I don't need to be so brutal to myself, that being kind to someone else really helps soothe the frightened girl inside.

I remember a woman who lived on the islands off the coast of Galway who said this in an interview about life on the island.
" Storms are part of life out here, sometimes they blow in without warning, and sometimes we can see them coming before they hit. When the storm hits all you can do is keep yourself safe, keep your family safe, and wait for the storm to end. Storms always end, and when they do we remember the ones who came round to check we were ok, and the ones who didn't bother. "


So check in on each other, the hand that pulls me to my feet, might be the one I pull to theirs in return.

Whatever was posted is always meant in love and respect never to offend.
I'm also highly likely to have posted this from a phone so there may be typos or odd word changes, auto correct can be a pain.

I've been listening to my kinky pencil here's my current work
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
Quote by Twisted_Skald
Wow I'm a little late to this corner of lush.
Celebrate your victories, no matter how small. Sometimes it's climbing a mountain, or finishing a particularly challenging story, others it's just getting out of bed, eating a meal and not rushing off to purge, looking at the hateful face in the mirror and refusing to listen when it tells you that you're not enough.

I'm kind to others out here, partly because I really like it but also because it shows me that gentleness is not the same as weakness, that I don't need to be so brutal to myself, that being kind to someone else really helps soothe the frightened girl inside.

I remember a woman who lived on the islands off the coast of Galway who said this in an interview about life on the island.
" Storms are part of life out here, sometimes they blow in without warning, and sometimes we can see them coming before they hit. When the storm hits all you can do is keep yourself safe, keep your family safe, and wait for the storm to end. Storms always end, and when they do we remember the ones who came round to check we were ok, and the ones who didn't bother. "


So check in on each other, the hand that pulls me to my feet, might be the one I pull to theirs in return.


glad you discovered our little paradise, Michelle. we try to keep it a safe and comfortable place of support and out reach for everyone. love having you pop in here whenever you want or need. i'm usually more glib, but it's freaking 5am here! lol heart anyway, as everyone knows, my door is always open if you ever need someone to listen or a good laugh or two.

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
Twisted_Skald
Chatterbox Blonde- Rumps Mystical Bartender
The sun is shining through my window, the muse is whispering wonderful filth on my ear.
Alyssa gave me a cuddle and the birds are singing happily.
Thought I'd wander by bringing Love, Hugs and coffee cake for everyone.
Be kind to yourself and those around you.
The sun is getting stronger, the days are getting longer, and things are getting slowly better.
Stay positive my darlings and always be your own Champion!

Whatever was posted is always meant in love and respect never to offend.
I'm also highly likely to have posted this from a phone so there may be typos or odd word changes, auto correct can be a pain.

I've been listening to my kinky pencil here's my current work
Twisted_Skald
Chatterbox Blonde- Rumps Mystical Bartender
I'm having a needy day today, when I feel a little more vulnerable.
It's ok, it happens sometimes and I can ride it out.

My Inner Critic has been applying her lash a little and I'm a little tender from it. I'm forgiving myself for my shortcomings and encouraging myself to take small steps. That small steps don't take it out of us so we can keep doing them. We barely notice the effort but when we look back we have come a long way.

Be kind to yourself my dear, forgive yourself for not being perfect, accept the wonder you really are.

Whatever was posted is always meant in love and respect never to offend.
I'm also highly likely to have posted this from a phone so there may be typos or odd word changes, auto correct can be a pain.

I've been listening to my kinky pencil here's my current work
utterchaos
Resident Otaku
Quote by Twisted_Skald
I'm having a needy day today, when I feel a little more vulnerable.
It's ok, it happens sometimes and I can ride it out.

My Inner Critic has been applying her lash a little and I'm a little tender from it. I'm forgiving myself for my shortcomings and encouraging myself to take small steps. That small steps don't take it out of us so we can keep doing them. We barely notice the effort but when we look back we have come a long way.

Be kind to yourself my dear, forgive yourself for not being perfect, accept the wonder you really are.



I'm late here, but I hope you are having a better week *hugs.*

I've not been active recently. It looks like my old friend took his own life. As someone who has previously attempted (15 years ago now) and had moments of idealisation since then, all I can think of is how alone or desperate he was feeling. So many "What ifs?" Sadly lockdown has led to people becoming or feeling isolated, and this was one of those friends who was constantly on the go, travelling etc. I really hope that the vaccine works well enough that people can start connecting again and get some sense of normality back.
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
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I'm late here, but I hope you are having a better week *hugs.*

I've not been active recently. It looks like my old friend took his own life. As someone who has previously attempted (15 years ago now) and had moments of idealisation since then, all I can think of is how alone or desperate he was feeling. So many "What ifs?" Sadly lockdown has led to people becoming or feeling isolated, and this was one of those friends who was constantly on the go, travelling etc. I really hope that the vaccine works well enough that people can start connecting again and get some sense of normality back.


lockdown has been hell on a lot of people. so grateful that we have social media to take a little of the loneliness off. and i'm thankful that i haven't had to do it alone - being single and by yourself during all this can't be easy. sorry to hear about your friend, Emma. it's a terrible shame, especially when you know exactly what he was probably going through to get to that point. it's hard for those left behind with all the what-ifs. i am honestly astounded by anyone not wanting to get vaccinated at this point. i am so itching to get on with life again and get my shot(s). we're social animals - even the least social of us.

lots of love. hope you're doing well.

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
Twisted_Skald
Chatterbox Blonde- Rumps Mystical Bartender
Quote by utterchaos


I'm late here, but I hope you are having a better week *hugs.*

I've not been active recently. It looks like my old friend took his own life. As someone who has previously attempted (15 years ago now) and had moments of idealisation since then, all I can think of is how alone or desperate he was feeling. So many "What ifs?" Sadly lockdown has led to people becoming or feeling isolated, and this was one of those friends who was constantly on the go, travelling etc. I really hope that the vaccine works well enough that people can start connecting again and get some sense of normality back.


I know how that feels Emma, I feel your pain and send you lots of love.
Take it one day at a time, dont be afraid to let the people around you know you need them and always forgive yourself.
I was very harsh to myself when my dear friend took his own life last May. I needed to forgive myself for not always being there because that would have been no life at all. We cant spend our days shadowing each other so we don't do something foolish. We have to allow ourselves and the ones we love space to make their own choices.
Even if we don't always like what they chose.


I'm feeling a lot better since I made some changes in my life, dropped something that was just causing me grief and the sun has started to shine a little more in my life.
I'm not writing as much as I used to but I'm giving myself a little pass on that, when the urge returns I know I can get writing again and be even better for the short rest.

Be kind to yourself Emma, every single day. It makes the dark days pass more quickly and makes the burdens lighter to bear.
Big squishy hugs and loving supportive kisses.

Whatever was posted is always meant in love and respect never to offend.
I'm also highly likely to have posted this from a phone so there may be typos or odd word changes, auto correct can be a pain.

I've been listening to my kinky pencil here's my current work
Lilly
Love Bug


Just popping in to see how everyone is holding up in this crazy world. I know between having Covid over the holidays and so much drastic weather that it has felt a bit suffocating at times for me. But Spring is around the corner. My inbox is always open if anyone needs to vent, etc. Hugs to all.
Twisted_Skald
Chatterbox Blonde- Rumps Mystical Bartender
I've been feeling my Dark growing stronger over the last few weeks, and I don't like that feeling.
I'm much less the cheery, silly, friendly soul I want to be and becoming more grumpy, prone to snapping at people, and feeling I'm trying to drive with the hand brake on, and the gear in Neutral.
I'm going to take a break from the digital world until after the Equinox.
I'm going to blow the Dark out of my head with long walks, gardening, some little projects around the house and meditation in the garden.
All of life moves in cycles, this situation will run its course and I will cycle out of it again to be a stronger person for facing it.
Be kind to yourselves and to each other, we are all fragile beings that need Love and Compassion to get through these trying times. May the Goddess watch over you all and keep you ever safe from the Dark.
All things were, are and ever will be according to Your Will oh Goddess. Most Blessed be.

Big squishy hugs to you all.
Be well and be safe.

Whatever was posted is always meant in love and respect never to offend.
I'm also highly likely to have posted this from a phone so there may be typos or odd word changes, auto correct can be a pain.

I've been listening to my kinky pencil here's my current work
Lilly
Love Bug


Seems like as we cross the one year mark for the pandemic that many are restless, including myself. I hate that antsy anxious feeling but at the same time you just want a week long nap. Please reach out if you need to vent or just need an ear. Always here.
CarltonStJames
Trust people to be themselves...
Quote by sprite
we're social animals - even the least social of us.


Ain't this the truth.

Everything was going pretty decent the last 6 months of 2020 in my country, and then it all went to hell the start of the year. Haven't hung out with anyone, always inside because of the virus running wild down here. Depression I already have has been greatly excacerbated by this.

So many times, I wonder what's the point of anything. I find i see the world in such a dull sepia tone, and my fear is it won't get better. Anyone that's been able to see their life in color again, I applaud you, because I know that would have taken so much effort.

My last published story: Ho For The Holidays
KimmiBeGood
Simple Scribbler
Quote by CarltonStJames


Ain't this the truth.

Everything was going pretty decent the last 6 months of 2020 in my country, and then it all went to hell the start of the year. Haven't hung out with anyone, always inside because of the virus running wild down here. Depression I already have has been greatly excacerbated by this.

So many times, I wonder what's the point of anything. I find i see the world in such a dull sepia tone, and my fear is it won't get better. Anyone that's been able to see their life in color again, I applaud you, because I know that would have taken so much effort.


I hear you, Carlton. Down in the monotone life with you at the moment. Hugs, my friend. I always see color in nature though. Find a beautiful garden to stare at ... find a quiet area of a park and sit under a tree, or best yet finda blue water to stare at.
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
Quote by KimmiBeGood


I hear you, Carlton. Down in the monotone life with you at the moment. Hugs, my friend. I always see color in nature though. Find a beautiful garden to stare at ... find a quiet area of a park and sit under a tree, or best yet finda blue water to stare at.


we took a walk down to the park the other day. it was raining, so we wore our raincoats and just wandered around and watched the geese and ducks. it was quiet. all you could hear was the rain, really, and the birds. everything was green and you could see the ripples in the water where the raindrops hit. it was kind of a perfect way to spend an afternoon. smile

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
Twisted_Skald
Chatterbox Blonde- Rumps Mystical Bartender
Nature is a wonderful salve for a hurting mind, at least it works for me and it seems to work for a few others here too.
I'm feeling much better for taking a break, mind you the increased light levels and the fact I can pootle about in the garden didn't hurt either.
I also found taking a moment to properly look at how I'm spending my time and energy to be very therapeutic.
When you see the ways you're investing time and energy, it's amazing the dead end things you find you're carrying with you.
I cut several of those dead ends from my life, individually they weren't taking up that much but as a group they sure gave me back a lot more time and energy to spend on the things I really get something back from.
So put down your pencil, take a moment in the sunshine and see where you're putting your energy. Some things you can't change, but others you can certainly tweak or cull.
I found taking an active step towards managing my time made me feel less like I'm passively responding to some kind of tide I can't control.
When I started taking stock of things, I felt empowered again, and that helped me to make better choices about my life.
I still haven't started writing again but I'm not beating myself up over it, or feeling like I don't have the same level of talent others have.

I'm just taking it slow, waiting for the muse to find me when she's ready, and just enjoying the journey instead of being fixated on hitting targets or getting to a destination.
Big warm hugs to you all. I know life can be hard at times, but you're not alone on your travels. Don't keep your emotions bottled up, share them, even if it's just here.

Be well and be safe my darlings. Always.

Whatever was posted is always meant in love and respect never to offend.
I'm also highly likely to have posted this from a phone so there may be typos or odd word changes, auto correct can be a pain.

I've been listening to my kinky pencil here's my current work
KimmiBeGood
Simple Scribbler
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we took a walk down to the park the other day. it was raining, so we wore our raincoats and just wandered around and watched the geese and ducks. it was quiet. all you could hear was the rain, really, and the birds. everything was green and you could see the ripples in the water where the raindrops hit. it was kind of a perfect way to spend an afternoon. smile


I hear ya, Sprite. Get away from the man-made noise, ya know! Nature and animals are my go-to soothers. I still get a little embarrassed about my anxiety. Been told too many times I should just "think positive." And now I am told I am experiencing depression for the first time. I was fighting taking tranquilizers, but finally gave in and it is really helping. My Dr thinks my current issues are hormonal and situational, so hopefully I will get straighted out again. It's hard cause your outside can look fine to others, but inside's a mess.
Twisted_Skald
Chatterbox Blonde- Rumps Mystical Bartender
Well my dears, I hope you're all feeling a little more yourselves today.
I know life can knock us on our ass sometimes, but there is always another day. There is always Luna to remind us that Hope endures even when we don't feel we can grasp it.
I've had my wrestles with my own darker aspects and for now I'm in a happier place, I'm refusing to listen to that nasty voice that wants to put me down and I'm taking more active control of my life.

So a short little wish for you all. May the Goddess shine Her Light on you all, wrap you in Her arms when you feel too fragile to face the world, fill your heart with Love when you doubt your purpose in this world and remind you always that Life moves in cycles just like nature. That in good times and bad there is beauty in this world and it's far too precious to give up appreciating the many gifts we have in our lives.
Be well, be safe, always be yourselves.

Whatever was posted is always meant in love and respect never to offend.
I'm also highly likely to have posted this from a phone so there may be typos or odd word changes, auto correct can be a pain.

I've been listening to my kinky pencil here's my current work
Green_Man
Primus Omnium


It is getting upsetting when people seem to disappear. I know they have to at times, but it really does a number on me when they are gone.

Anyway, if they read this please come back home. You are missed.
Twisted_Skald
Chatterbox Blonde- Rumps Mystical Bartender
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It is getting upsetting when people seem to disappear. I know they have to at times, but it really does a number on me when they are gone.

Anyway, if they read this please come back home. You are missed.


Larry my dear some people really dislike conflict, or feel that they're so worthless they won't be missed.
Now you and I know that's total garbage, but that doesn't mean they don't feel it.
Some will return when life settles down, some will just walk away and write this place off as a place they don't belong.
Hope tells me not to over think it, people will do what they wish to do.
Today they may storm out swearing not to return, 6 months down the line or a year they way find their way back again.
Just don't sit up all night waiting for their return. When they do return, give them a great big hug, a kiss on the cheek and tell the you missed them.
I always get a kick out of knowing people missed me, especially if I don't feel I'm one of the Golden Circle.

Whatever was posted is always meant in love and respect never to offend.
I'm also highly likely to have posted this from a phone so there may be typos or odd word changes, auto correct can be a pain.

I've been listening to my kinky pencil here's my current work
Lilly
Love Bug


Just a friendly reminder. You definitely matter. Hope everyone is handling the transitioning world. It’s been a long year and half. Sending virtual hugs ?
Twisted_Skald
Chatterbox Blonde- Rumps Mystical Bartender
Quote by Lilly


Just a friendly reminder. You definitely matter. Hope everyone is handling the transitioning world. It’s been a long year and half. Sending virtual hugs ?


Lilly, after the madness of the Think Tank I am so grateful for a hug.
Keep being your beautiful self.

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Unknown User
Hi all. I've only just heard about this project, and what an amazing one it is! I might share a little at some point, but just now I just wanted to say I think this is a really brilliant space here for this community.

❤
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
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Hi all. I've only just heard about this project, and what an amazing one it is! I might share a little at some point, but just now I just wanted to say I think this is a really brilliant space here for this community.

❤


share or don't share - i know how hard it can be, even in a safe place. either way, you are always welcome, and loved, here. so glad you stopped in to say Hello.

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
Unknown User
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share or don't share - i know how hard it can be, even in a safe place. either way, you are always welcome, and loved, here. so glad you stopped in to say Hello.


Thank you so much, I read the part of your story you posted at the beginning of this thread - you're brave, strong, and everyone is lucky you are still here.
Twisted_Skald
Chatterbox Blonde- Rumps Mystical Bartender
Quote by AppleByBoom
Hi all. I've only just heard about this project, and what an amazing one it is! I might share a little at some point, but just now I just wanted to say I think this is a really brilliant space here for this community.

❤


Welcome.
We can all be kinder people, better communicators and more patient with ourselves and others.

If you ever feel the world is getting too much, share what you feel you need to here.
You'd be amazed the people who have been in a similar mindset or a bad place in life and can understand your pain.

Bug hugs and much love.

Whatever was posted is always meant in love and respect never to offend.
I'm also highly likely to have posted this from a phone so there may be typos or odd word changes, auto correct can be a pain.

I've been listening to my kinky pencil here's my current work
HeraTeleia
Top Shot
https://igy6foundation.org/

The ;IGY6 Foundation and others like it--sometimes you will see ;IGY6 superimposed over the number 22, particularly in tattoos--grew out of Project Semicolon.

The IGY6 is a reference to the callback "Got your six" or "On your six", meaning that the person giving the callback is covering the recipient's six--the area directly behind him or her. In civilian wording, it's essentially "I've got your back".

Specific to this abbreviation, the semicolon itself and "6" is not infrequently red, referencing blood lost, lives lost, to suicide d/t PTSI(D). And it's not a "line of duty' thing or a "back the blue" thing, although it can be--it's a recognition that hey, I've seen some shit, you've seen some shit, I survived, you will too.

The "22" specifically refers to the current national average of 22 military veteran suicides per day.

Even two years ago it would've been unimaginable to me that a colleague would clock out, go home, and shoot herself in the right temple. Now? Not so much. The ANA and AMA have both recognised PTSI(D) as something that in this era of SARS2-nCov-19 is to be expected, is our new normal.

Anyway. The ;IGY6 paracord bracelet I wear is orange, with black paracord surrounding, denoting the "thin orange line" (SAR/Recovery and Emergency Management).
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Twisted_Skald
Chatterbox Blonde- Rumps Mystical Bartender
That is a beautiful thing to hear and to see. We should all have each others backs.
I'm shocked to hear that 22 people who served their country, left this world by their own hand.
We can and should do so much more to help people who have experienced terrible situations.
All I can do is pray for them all and for those who loved them.
May they meet again beyond the Veil.
Be with us all oh Goddess for we need You always. Most Blessed Be.

Whatever was posted is always meant in love and respect never to offend.
I'm also highly likely to have posted this from a phone so there may be typos or odd word changes, auto correct can be a pain.

I've been listening to my kinky pencil here's my current work
Grace
Force of Nature
if somebody can spare the time i would like to talk privately about a weird and disturbing encounter I had in a private chat last night. i am not threatened or panicked by it, but it is weighing on my mind.

whether you can help me or not, thank you. i love you all for being here.

Looks like we're in for a nasty spell of wether.

Gracie Goes To Hollywood's - True

The Night They Tried to Close RUMPLATIONS Bar (with JamesLlewellyn)
Lilly
Love Bug
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if somebody can spare the time i would like to talk privately about a weird and disturbing encounter I had in a private chat last night. i am not threatened or panicked by it, but it is weighing on my mind.

whether you can help me or not, thank you. i love you all for being here.


Sorry Grace, I just now saw this. If you ever need to talk just DM me or black box me. Anytime.

Lilly
Love Bug
For anyone struggling, I here you. You are not alone. We are all wore out and just doing our best.It has been a year of division and stress and a lot of fear. I was so down I couldn’t even get motivation to log on here. But saw my doctor and I am living in a world full of color again. If anyone is struggling and needs someone to just listen. I am here.