compassionateOak202's One Line A Day Thread
Hi, you can simply call me Oak while I still carry this username π! I'll be joining the One Line A Day challenge! Feel free to comment your support or anything as I journal throughout this thread!
So here is my first entry to start it off π:
03/31/23
Today, I got to finally spend some longer hours with my long distance partner after several months. We watched a movie together!
04/20/2023
I was feeling the blues again today, but spent the morning giving my mom some foot care routine, then cooked some food for late brunch, then decided to spend more time in the sharing circle throughout the afternoon until evening.
@compassionateOak202
Can you please be my caretaker? You just mentioned two of my favorite things... Foot care and brunch!!!
While I was in the hospital I promised all of my friends and family who were coming to sit with me and care for me that I would give them pedicures, once I could move my hands again. I've made good on that for a few of them but I still owe a bunch. I am not pushing my religion on anyone but my favorite story of Jesus regards the washing of feet. To me it is a symbol of love.
@adaptableOcean4193 Aww haha! I'm quite flattered π. I've been doing this for my mom since I was probably around 8! It started out with just massaging. Then as for the scrubbing and washing, I first learned it from one of my old nannies who offered freelance pedicures around our neighborhood. I just realized how so long ago this all started.
Then ever since I moved back with my mother after I finished college a few years ago, I've been like her caretaker every time she is home from her work. She's an ER nurse for 30+ years until now. At first I was annoyed and quite bitter about it, but then later on during my recovery for the past several weeks, I felt more calmer attending to her now than before.
@compassionateOak202
There is just something about knowing you are helping someone else to relax and feel better that makes you feel better and more calm and relaxed. At least that is true for me. Like petting a cat.
04/21/2023 (late midnight again!)
Almost let self-doubt rule over to me again during the day. But I felt a bit better after attending another therapeutic discussion group chat here in 7cups.
@compassionateOak202
I keep missing you! I'm going to get back on track. I have been a little busier than usual with appointments and that always throws off my scheduling. I am glad you found the right place to go. Here's too much better days!
@adaptableOcean4193 I miss you too! It's been awhile since I last saw you in chat! Don't worry, I'll still continue to attend the discussions weekly so hopefully I'll get to see you there! I'll help lay out the weekly schedule so that it's easier for you to read which times are available for you:
Mon-Tues - 3:30pm ET
Wed - 4:00pm ET
Thur-Fri - 5:00pm ET
Just look out for either Mindfulness or Fifty Plus chat rooms around those times! Open chats are also on Mondays (6:30pm ET) and Fridays (6:00pm ET) in Fifty Plus!
And thank you! I always feel more better coming here nowadays, especially in the forums. So yes, to more better days for us! π
@compassionateOak202
Thank you so much for this schedule. It is so much easier to read this way and the times are better for me. I don't have late appointments. Seems like it was 11 am before and I would either not be awake yet or at an appointment. Can't wait to 'see' you!
04/22/2023 (Saturday)
Okay, I knocked out during my online support group meeting that started since 8pm and woke up just when it already finished π. Other than that, I also spent more time in the Sharing Circle room earlier throughout the day. I also wrote up a letter last night that is meant for my former best friend as a way to make amends. Haven't sent it yet, but it was good to let out my feelings for now.
04/23/2023
Just learned from my partner that I have been and still dealing with trauma after failing to get back into drawing or making videos as I used to do before the incident.
04/24/2023
I lost my growth path streak, I missed one day! (β―Β°β‘Β°οΌβ―οΈ΅ β»ββ»
@compassionateOak202
Yeah I haven't quite figured that out. Still says I have a 1-day streak but I'm on here all the time
@adaptableOcean4193
When you got to My Path, you just simply complete which ever exercise you want to do. Only 1 growth path exercise will count towards the day!
If you're also currently doing a growth path but are not currently in the mood to complete that specific exercise, you can also change it using the small 2 intersecting arrows icon a little under the top corner of the Step# above the page!
04/25/2023 (but posted late again!)
Okay so during the day I was doing okay most of all, which is good. I even took a nap, and had a dream of the word Oak on small thick book I found in a library center. The meanings were blurred. But I like that I saw the word there!
@compassionateOak202
I'd like to think it's a reminder of how strong you are. I get a little tired sometimes if how strong I am, sometimes I'd rather just be cared for. However, being strong gets us through so I wouldn't want to not have that.
@adaptableOcean4193 Probably! Iβd like to think that too. I donβt see an actual oak tree but it was just a word that was imprinted in near the last few pages of the book I was flipping throughβ¦. ok I just realized I have to look up the meaning of the book in my dream π. I was caught up wondering why the word Oak was in it haha.
04/26/2023
I was not able sleep through the night previously so I had to sleep around the morning. I'm okay though, just needed to fix my sleeping schedule! (δΊΊ β’Να΄β’ΝβΏΰΈΊ)
04/27/2023
My partner chatted me online and told me that the psych center I've been reaching out to had called his number. So I'll be filling out an evaluation form first for them, then they'll give me a session once I go there.
@compassionateOak202
I am happy to hear that and I Hope that works out for you very well. Remember that all of us here are in similar situations that are very different. Seems like an oxymoron doesn't it? I had trouble finding someone who will see me just because everyone is overwhelmed. I would like to see someone face to face but being here has been very helpful. For me I am slowly finding out that much of my issues are almost to be expected from strokes. I was too ill to have cardiac or stroke rehab when I needed it so I had no idea about the crying and the fatigue and the apathy. Now that I know I feel okay to be here for some positivity and reminders of what's good and ask my doctors about treatment for the symptoms if there are any. It might have been helpful to know what to expect ahead of time, however perhaps not knowing was better. At least I can be sure that I didn't think I had something based on what to expect. This way looking back I've been able to find they are classic symptoms. Anyway, although I don't know you and will never see your face, I love you for who you tell me you are in your writings, The way you encourage people here, and for your courage to continue to try. Best wishes. I'm cheering for you!
@adaptableOcean4193 I also love the way you write, Ocean! I'm truly grateful to have you here and be able to share my experiences with you and vice versa.
Yes, I agree that being here has also helped me, at least knowing that I'm not alone in this world and that we're all just here to support each other as try our best to go through our many obstacles in life. I'm honestly quite nervous about this, since I won't be there in my home country until June. But I'm really glad they responded and it'll be my first time ever seeking professional help.
Anyway, thank you for your kind response <3. I love continuing to see you throughout the forums.
04/28/2023
I hosted the sharing circle for the first time today π! It lasted from around 12:30pm until 2pm. Unfortunately I've picked the worst time to drink normal coffee, so I was a bit shaky during my hosting session. But all went well!
04/29/2023
Had a sad day today. But being here on this site definitely helps a lot.