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Do you regret it mum?

Journals & Diaries / by Malecfan

...See more Do you regret it? Do you look at me and wish you could go back in time? How far back would you go? Would you start with the eldest, my big brother? The boy you never see because you put him through far too much. Never loved him enough to protect him, just enough to shoulder him with trauma. I know you’re angry that he doesn’t treat you like his mother, but when have you ever acted like one? Would you start with my older sister? The one who ran without knowing she was running. The one who’s most like you, in all the ways you love but can’t get along with. The one that you turned into a mother and still told her that she wasn’t enough. Still never apologised, never thanked. Do you miss her? Would you start with my younger sister? The one who ran towards money rather than love, a lesson taught by your lack of love. She learnt if she can’t be loved, atleast she can have everything she wants. She left, and you were furious. You deserved it and I think that’s what made you so angry over it. Would you start with my younger brother? The one who ran towards strict rules and structure because it was always better than you. No care, left to his own devices. Finding comfort in siblings but never a mother. Never taught correctly, never raised properly becuase you gave up after child number one left. Would you start with me? The middle child, oh the tales and theories about middle children. Conceived straight after a successful abortion. Raised to lie, hide, to be loud about everything but what matters. Expectations high becuase oh I showed potential. Mh older siblings struggled where I exceeded. I think you loved that. That kid who did whatever pleased you. Get great grades, pretend to care, pretend everything was okay. I wanted to be a teacher, then a lawyer all because it’s what you had wanted. Now, when you look at me, do you think about all the years you wasted? Strict rules, expectations that got higher when they were met, never being enough. Then depression disguised as rebellion. Do you look at me and regret anything? Do you regret having kids, having me? Do you regret all of the mistakes you made, all the pain and traumas you caused and created? Do you look at me and feel disappointment? I’m not college or university educated, I dropped out. I’m not in a fancy job, I work at a takeaway. I lie, I swear. I’m awkward and isolated. I’m not what you raised me to be. Do you love me? Or do you love the fact that your not alone, that I’m the only kid whose stayed so far?

Radical Appreciation: An IDG Essay

IDG 7 Cups Hub / by JudyListens

...See more I chose appreciation for my topic essay. As described in the skill description on the IDG course, appreciation is defined as: "Relating to others and the world with a fundamental sense of gratitude, appreciation, and joy." Now, some people actually practice what is called "Radical Appreciation or Radical Gratitude." ✨ This is the concept that one is grateful or appreciative for all things, all life lessons, including what is considered unpleasant. Now, this isn't to say we should be happy or appreciate the actions of those who hurt us. Though, when radical appreciation is applied to our lives, we are able to find silver linings in most situations. We can also show appreciation for what most people overlook, such as a blooming flower thriving in the sunlight. Regardless if you are practicing radical appreciation or just sitting in a state of appreciation, you are actively attracting more of what you are showing appreciation for. Some of things we can do to apply appreciation into our lives are the following: * Practicing Gratitude Daily- We can apply this by taking a moment each day, could be anytime, as soon as you arise, or retire to sleep, or in the middle of the afternoon while enjoying a cup of warm tea. We can take this moment to reflect on what we are grateful for. No matter how big or how small. We can also start a gratitude journal, which you can write in daily to express your appreciations. * Expressing our appreciation- We can let other people know when we appreciate what they do for us. If someone performs a kind act toward us, or even toward another person or animal, we can let them know we appreciate them. We can let our loved ones know that we truly appreciate their support or just their presence in our lives. We can always find something to show appreciation for. * Mindful Observation- Another way we can show our appreciation is by noticing nature and its beauty, artwork, or even just simple moments such as eating dinner with family. We can savor these experiences by showing our appreciation for them. Daily appreciation doesn't just affect our lives in a good way, it affects the lives of other people around us in a good way as well. Character traits such as appreciation, optimism, and love are very contagious and will inspire other people to do the same. You have the potential to change the lives of the people around with a simple act of gratitude. Be the example for others and be the motivation to make the world a happier, more peaceful place. 😊 Discussion Prompts: 1. Share three things that you are grateful for. 2. Share what you think you can show more appreciation for in your daily life. OR how do you plan to apply these teachings in your daily life?

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It got better me

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I don't know how to live with the fear that comes with having senior dogs

35 & Over Community / by tallCup6582

...See more I am so grateful for 7cups for all the replies I got in my first post. It really helped me in my journey when I lost my 17 year old dog and also dealing with the health issues of my second oldest dog (14). I often wondered why despite having experienced more than 10 pet losses in my age of 40, why is it that it still feels like the first time. I think the answer is the more I experienced it, I gained more knowledge about it and because I realized the possibilities of how it could happen, I got more aware of the possibilities of it whereas before I was kind of experiencing it for the first time with little knowledge and experience. I hope I am making sense. Now, it feels like I am walking on eggshells when it comes to their lives. I am terrified of the possibilities. I am extremely terrified. I love them most in this world. If I can do it all over again, I would not adopt pets. I'd rather I didn't discover this type of love. I don't think I am mentally equipped for this. I don't think I am emotionally equipped for this pain either. I found where the listener tab and support group tabs are, but I realized I am not only shy in person, but also online even though I am not facing anyone physically. People are also chatting there and I don't know if anyone could just join in. It's important I get over my shyness first. I am still living in fear with my dog's health condition. I am trying my best to be independent about the mental and emotional challenges that come with it, but it is getting heavy and dark again and the distractions are not working that much again. I don't know how to live with this depression and anxiety. I am a content and grateful person despite my life being far from perfect, but I am so terrified. I know I am not normal anymore, but I also need help to manage this.

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Random question for anyone!

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Why? Tw: depression, ptsd mention, hidden meaning i guess?

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