The Grove of a Spruce Tree 🌲
Hello! You can call me Spruce. I just discovered this interesting diary entry section of 7 Cups, and this is something I’ve been looking for. I need a place where I can spill out all of my thoughts without criticism, and that’s not something I can really rely on through 1:1 chats (even though I haven’t been here for that long, it’s my upfront impression).
I would prefer to keep this as a space for myself, but if anyone would like to send supportive comments for my post, just dive right in! I don’t mind at all 😊
So for anyone who may be reading this, there may be some rough topics such as family stress, severe self-hate, and some pretty graphic flashbacks (but not too graphic). I will try my best not to make this an inappropriate space, but I just wanted to give a heads up just it case it starts getting to that point.
Donuts are in full supply at all times, so feel free to grab a snack when you travel by 😊 And feel free to greet me when you’re here - I absolutely love meeting new people, and I want to build my support group here on 7 Cups ❤️
Let my favorite month be the best oneeee! ✌️😎
Wishing all of my friendsies an amazing May 1st (or May 2nd, depending on your time zone 😛)
@Angelx28 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @emotionalTalker2260 @Everlee @coldbreeze00 @mytwistedsoul @fearfearfear @BookishBlue13 @AGuardianAngel @Wheeki16 @CallMeScott @JennyINFP @SystemFireSkye @CupoSad076 @DonaldDraper @FreddieOnyx @jv13076 @BlueDarkAurora
@selflessSpruce1515 Aw thanks Spruce, I need this lol, I have exams in this month! I hope you take care of yourself. Happy 1st of May! c:
@Everlee
Awww, I wish you the best of luck on your exams! You got this, my amazing friendsieeee! 🤗 ❤️
@selflessSpruce1515 Thanks a lot, Spruce juice! 🤍c:
@selflessSpruce1515
awww spruce remembered my timezone 🥺💖💖💖👀🤗🤧💖💖💖
happy May to you too dear sprucie
@emotionalTalker2260
Awww, of course, my dear Emosaurus Rex 🤗 ❤️❤️❤️
@selflessSpruce1515
🤧🥺💖💖💖 Guess what emo did. They put on their big dino pants and actually pressed connect now instead of just sitting there suffering :( 💖 *hugs hugs* sprucie is soo sweet 💖💖💖💖🤗🤧🤗
@selflessSpruce1515
omgg thankssss! Am i supposed to say “happy may 1st to you too?” No one has ever wished me that before plis im emoshunal rn😭
@coldbreeze00
Awww, you don't even need to respond, my favorite air freshener! I'm glad I was able to make your day, and feel free to get emotional - we can be too emotional together *hugs Frebreze and their sprouts* 🤗❤️🌱
@selflessSpruce1515
omg😔😔😔✨✨✨🌸🌸🌸
@selflessSpruce1515
Awww happy favorite new month of May to dear Spruceyy. *hugssss hugssss* ❤ Thankiees for thinking of me.
Andddd Sprucey's favorite month is May *noted*, any particular reason(s) what makes it a favorite one though? ❤
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
*hugsssssssss* 🤗 ❤️
There are actually a lot of reasons, to be honest, and I'll list a few:
- May 2nd is Harry Potter day, and I'm the absolute Potterhead, so it's soooooo appropriate 😛
- May 6th is National Space day and May 7th is International Astronomy day, and I have been obsesseddddd with astronomy ever since I was really little, and it's actually my comfort subject. You don't want to know how many space books I have 😭
- May 8th is Mother's day, and I want to do something extraaaaa special for my mom, since she actually has a chronic condition, and it's been on the real decline lately. My mom is literally my world, and she deserves soooooo much ❤️
- May 11th is National Twilight Zone day - The Twilight Zone was my favoriteeeee show as a kid, especially because it was all about mystery and sci-fi (my two favorite genres). Gotta have a day for that! 😎
- May 20th is National Endangered Species Day and Pizza Party Day - I have always been a supported of endangered species protection, so I love how there's a day for that. Anddddd, who doesn't like pizza ✌️😀 🍕
- May 16th is National Blueberry Cheesecake day - that's literally my favoriteeeeee dessert, so why wouldn't I want a day like that? 😛
- May 30th is National Creativity day, which I would obviously be a fan of because I'm such a hugeeeeee advocate for creativity and imagination ❤️❤️❤️
- May 31st is National Smile Day - even though I haven't been smiling too often, I really really reallyyyyy love a day like that, and I'm sure I'll be smiling a lot that day 🤗
Anddddd, of course! The main reason is because the middle of the spring brings my favorite flower - the cherry blossommmmmm 🌸 ❤️❤️
🌸 @selflessSpruce1515 🌸
Omigosh that's really amazing, Sprucey, see Haha I knew there was something special about May and now we have so many awesome reasons to celebrate the month. I honestly didn't know half of these days existing lol, so thankyou for educating me on this, lovely and it's truly super appreciated how you also shared why each day is particularly special to *you*. ❤
I'm impressed haha!
I'm particularly excited for Pizza Party Day now. 😛
And yayy cherry blossoms, they are super pretty omg, I feel your excitement for spring lol. 🤗
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Awww, Sunny Sunn 🤗 ❤️ Gotta have something special on your favorite month, am I right? 😛
And I don't worry - Pizza Party Day will be extra special in this wonderful grove of mine. ✌️😌
And yessssss, cherry blossoms 🌸 💖 They're so special to me, and definitely get me excited for spring, that's for sure. 😌✨
*tons of hugs for Sunny Sunnnn* I hope you're doing well, my dear friendsie ❤️❤️
@selflessSpruce1515
Yes and yes haha. 😛
Weeee weeee I cannot wait already for the pizza party, I'm booking the seat closest to the pizzzaa box okiee! 🥺
Aww it's really nice to know that, Spruceyy ~ *is vvv happy for youu* 🤗
💖💖*hugs tighttttt*💖💖
@selflessSpruce1515
Hehe, I'll save that seat for you 😛 I know you're such a pizza fan, so go for it xD
And awwwww 🤗 ❤️❤️❤️
@selflessSpruce1515
Hehehe I am 🤧 thankieeees, you da bestttt!🤗
@selflessSpruce1515 Thank you for the beautiful wish <3 Wishing you a happy month of May as well ^-^ And I really like all the reasons you have as to why this month is your favorite. I love cherry blossom trees, the flowers are just so pretty.
A few reasons for you to smile: We have flowers, the pretty clouds, you being your wonderful self, colors, cool wind anndd pandas. Hope you find many more reasons to smile everyday.
Why are mood songs so comforting, I wonder? I think I can relate to this song more than the others, to be honest. 😭
@selflessSpruce1515
that is a powerful song 💖
@emotionalTalker2260
Omg, I know righttttt ❤️ Every time I hear this song, I get a bit teary-eyed 🥲, but it actually shows how much I've come since I came on here 😌 ❤️
Gotta keep the hope, and don't be too hard on yourself when you slipped - it happens, and every slip up leaves room for improvement and achievement 🤗 ❤️
Entry timeeeeeeeee 😛
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Today was an okay day overall! It was pretty mellow, and my parents didn’t really argue today, which was actually the first time in a while. I was honestly really relieved, and as you could tell from the series of pfp’s, I was pretty content 😌
Sooooo, that has to mean that the rest of my favorite month better be good, since today was one of the best days in such a long time ❤️❤️❤️ Maybe tomorrow, I’ll be able to submit a few assignments without feeling too stressed, and also go back to listening Lo-Fi music instead of my mood music. That would be suchhhhh a relief 😊
And, I only came on a few times to the group chats, which was actually some progress compared to the past few weeks. That means I’m giving myself time to take care of myself instead of automatically coming on the group chats, which is pretty important. ❤️
But probably the best part of it all was that I’m actually trying to make an effort to manage my emotions a bit better. As you may have noticed, I have been making posts that include poems, quotes, and songs that align with my mood and irl situation. Having that way to express myself makes me feel more honest about my emotions, and by doing that, I’ll be able to manage them in a whole new way. Just accepting that have emotions is a whole new step for me, as I never really emphasized them in the past. ❤️❤️
Since I am in such a good mindset right now, I feel so optimistic about how my healing journey is going. I haven’t been always in the best position at home, school, or really anywhere, so having a place where I can feel confident about who I am as a person is such a game-changer for me! As always, I want to thank my lovely friendsies for believing in me, even at my low points, because you are the people who are constantly changing my life for the better. 🤗 ❤️
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I’m going to end this entry here, but I’ll see you all tomorrow! Have a goodnight, and stay sprucy (don’t judge - I wanted it to sound cool 😭) ❤️❤️❤️
“Flowers are beautiful yet fragile, and they can’t grow and strengthen without the rain.” ☔️ 🌺
^ Don’t let the dark days bring you down - these days exist to show you that we all have emotions and experiences that build up our character. Embrace every day, no matter the type. 🤗❤️
@selflessSpruce1515
Wise Spruceyy! 🤗❤
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Awww, tanku Sunny Sunnnn 🤗 ❤️
How has the amazing Sunny Sun been lately? ❤️
@selflessSpruce1515
Thankiees for asking, lovely, I've been hanging in there. ❤ (and I'm a bit slow to reply 🥲)
How's May treating my dear Sprucey? 🤗
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Awww, I didn’t get a tag, of course, because my notifications have been all chaotic. :’) But it’s a good thing I was looking through my grove 😛
I’m proud of you for handing in there, Sunny Sunnn 🤗 ❤️ You got thisssss ❤️
May is treating me pretty good overall - even though I’m having the usual emotional roller coaster, the weather is absolutely gorgeous, and it’s great to get out into the natural world once again ❤️❤️
I had to skip writing an entry yesterday, and I apologize for that 🙈 My computer was at 2% at the time and things were…hectic in my offline world, so I couldn’t find a quiet place to write :’)
Buuuuut, I will make up for it, of course 😛 Stay tuned for something extra special for all of youuuu ❤️❤️
Time to welcome 3 amazingly sweet hooman beans to my bustling groveeeee! 🤗 ❤️
Eiden, Taylor, Elli (and we can’t forget the super sweet alters: Maxx, Lexx, Leo, and Wil) - welcome to my groveeeeee ❤️❤️❤️
Make yourself comfy, and feel free to drop by anytime 🤗 ❤️ My grove is your grove too! 💕
Tags: @TryingTBH2021 @taylorhugs12 @elli025 ❤️
Anddddd, to make up for not writing a journal entry yesterday, I’ll send a reminder to all of my wonderfulllll friendsies 🤗 ❤️
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Tagging my amazing friendsies: @Angelx28 @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @emotionalTalker2260 @Everlee @coldbreeze00 @mytwistedsoul @fearfearfear @BookishBlue13 @AGuardianAngel @Wheeki16 @CallMeScott @JennyINFP @SystemFireSkye @CupoSad076 @DonaldDraper @FreddieOnyx @jv13076 @BlueDarkAurora @TryingTBH2021 @taylorhugs12 @elli025
@selflessSpruce1515
😭💖💖💖💖 timing, I just needed that so much. Love ya sprucie 😭💖💖 *hugs*
@emotionalTalker2260^-^ <3
@selflessSpruce1515 Aww Spruce ❤️ 😢 Thank you! Like @emotionalTalker2260 said - your timing was perfect
You get what you give too - so I am sending you some really good vibes and much peace and love and a big hug ❤️
You're awesome Spruce - never forget that!
@mytwistedsoul
Aww, I'm really glad that my reminder came at the perfect time - we all need that ❤️❤️❤️
And thanks so much for the good vibes 🥺 ❤️ I'm happy to keep up the cycle of giving and receiving positive messages 🤗 ❤️
@selflessSpruce1515 ❤️
Good vibes headed your way 😊
@mytwistedsoul
Awww, love the giffff ❤️ *embraces the positive vibes and sends a ton in return* 🤗 ❤️
@selflessSpruce1515 *hit by a ton of good vibes*
Holy cow! 😁
@selflessSpruce1515 😁 mission accomplished 😝
@selflessSpruce1515
i love getting tagged in your posts! I’m really sorry if my replies aren’t that interactive or idk cant find the right word 😭 but just know that I’m really grateful for having you here with us all, thank you so much for everything 🌸
@coldbreeze00
Aww, it's hard to find the right words sometimes (more times than not though, so I feel you 😭), but it's my pleasure - I'm glad to be here to spread positivity and love in my bustling grove 😛 ❤️
I appreciate having you here with us too, my favorite air freshner 🤗 ❤️
@selflessSpruce1515 Aww ^-^ thank you, I appreciate your reminder so much. Hope are you finding tons of reasons to smile and add one more: Smile cause you made us all smile :) Thank you for being your wonderful self.
@BlueDarkAurora
Awww, that's such a beautiful reason to smile, and I definitely take that to heart ❤️❤️❤️ *smiles bright and hugsssss* 🤗 ❤️ Thank you for the wonderful message tooooo 😊
@selflessSpruce1515
@selflessSpruce1515 Awww Spruce, thanks soo much for it c': I hope you realize that you deserve the same as well and you are much appreciated! It's so good to see tags from you, they make me go "Awww u_u" and of course put a smile on my face! You are amazing, Spruce, you deserve so much. ^^
@selflessSpruce1515 Aw, thank you, dear. The same applies to you as well, okay? 😊
This song embodies how I feel right now, omggggggg! It's so amazing 🤗 ❤️
It’s time for an entryyyyyy, finally 😌
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Today was mostly a really good day! 😊❤️❤️ Things are finally looking up for me, even though they are pretty small steps. I really did the best I could to focus on my schoolwork, and it was pretty successful overall. I spent the whole morning working on a few assignments, and even though I didn’t completely finish them, I’m soooooo proud of myself for even being able to start them. That means that the depressive episode I’ve been drowning in…it’s lifting finallyyyy 😮❤️
I’ve been waiting for this day! I won’t keep my hopes up too much, just in case this is a false alarm, but I’m reallyyyy happy 😊 Maybe I’ll actually will be able to get my schoolwork done before the summer after all, if I can keep making progress. I want to be able to relax after I finish each day at the university for my summer internship - I’ll be working really hard to get my research project done, and I don’t want *any* distractions. And plussssss, I won’t have to deal with my parents to much, omg ❤️❤️❤️
I haven’t felt this excited for sooooo long, and I just want the summer to come alreadyyyyy ❤️ (That’s also when my precious angelic sister, @Angelx28 , is coming back faster her exams, weeeeee 🤗 ❤️) *dances* Things are really looking up…I can’t believe it ❤️❤️
Even though I did regress around 30 minutes ago due to a lot of environmental tension, I was able to recover pretty quickly (within around 10 minutes, which is so much better than before) 😀 Yayyyyyyy 🤗 ❤️
Omg, I can’t forget about getting ready for the next school yearrrrrr ❤️ I’m getting my schedule ready next year, and I’ll be taking the classes I actually wantttttt to take 😛 AP Chem, AP Physics, and Precalculus Honors - here I comeeeeeeeee ❤️❤️❤️ I’m beyond excited - this means I won’t get bored and actually get mentally challenged, which I reallyyyyyy need right now. My schoolwork is so boring, and it’s getting to the point that I don’t even want to do any of it ;-; But I haveeee to get it done ❤️ I just want to get it all over with, and I don’t care about the grades I get (except for my Precalc work, of course - the most challenging, yet exciting, course 😛)
Overall, things are going really great right now, and I don’t want this feeling to everrrrr go away ❤️❤️
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That’s it for my entry! Have a goodnight everyone, and see ya all tomorrow! Love ya all ❤️❤️❤️