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This is for @LillyK99

You came here with a broken heart and with so much to surmount. It's been quite the journey for you for then to now. Along your path to finding yourself again, moving through and past one of the biggest life events people can face, and building your life again, you have been candid and sharing your thoughts, burdens, difficulties and also your happy moments, your joy, and your wins.

I don't know how you manage it all. You have so much on your plate. You're tired all the time but you still find the will and energy to honor your always-there responsibilities, the hefty demands on you, to look to the future and make progress towards your future.

Kudos to you and your perseverance.
 
Thalassa said:
This is for @LillyK99

You came here with a broken heart and with so much to surmount. It's been quite the journey for you for then to now. Along your path to finding yourself again, moving through and past one of the biggest life events people can face, and building your life again, you have been candid and sharing your thoughts, burdens, difficulties and also your happy moments, your joy, and your wins.

I don't know how you manage it all. You have so much on your plate. You're tired all the time but you still find the will and energy to honor your always-there responsibilities, the hefty demands on you, to look to the future and make progress towards your future.

Kudos to you and your perseverance.
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True... Also, thanks for posting boob pics. What? I just wanted to underline her amazing multi-tasking skills... :rolleyes:
 
Thalassa said:
This is for @LillyK99

You came here with a broken heart and with so much to surmount. It's been quite the journey for you for then to now. Along your path to finding yourself again, moving through and past one of the biggest life events people can face, and building your life again, you have been candid and sharing your thoughts, burdens, difficulties and also your happy moments, your joy, and your wins.

I don't know how you manage it all. You have so much on your plate. You're tired all the time but you still find the will and energy to honor your always-there responsibilities, the hefty demands on you, to look to the future and make progress towards your future.

Kudos to you and your perseverance.
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Thank you
 
I think it was Brene Brown who told a story about a village where all the women washed clothes together down by the river. When they all got washing machines, there was a sudden outbreak of depression and no one could figure out why.

It wasn't the washing machines in and of themselves. It was the absence of time spent doing things together. It was the absence of community.
Friends, we’ve gotten so independent.

We’re “fine” we tell ourselves even when in reality we’re depressed, we’re overwhelmed, we’re lonely, and we’re hurting. “We’re fine, we’re just too busy right now” we say when days, weeks, months, and years go by without connecting with friends. I’m fine, I’m fine, I’m fine. It’s so easy to say even when it’s not true.

We’ve become so isolated and it’s hard to know how to get back. It’s so hard to know how to even begin to build the kind of relationships our hearts need. And I think In our current culture, it’s just not as organic as it once was. It's more work now.

Because you know, we have our own washing machines. We don't depend on each other to do laundry, or cook dinner, or raise babies anymore. We don't really depend on each other for much of anything if we're being honest.
In Brene Brown’s book Braving the Wilderness, she says that being lonely effects the length of our life expectancy similar to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. I don’t say that to freak anyone out, but to let you know that the longing for connection is LEGIT. I think we’ve treated friendship like a luxury for far too long; friendship isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.

We don't want it. We kind of need it.

Be independent. Be proud of it. But be an independent woman who realizes the value and the importance of opening the door to other good women.
You can do it alone, but you don't have to. Islands are only fun for so long.
There is true magic when women come together and hold hands and share ideas and share stories and struggles and endless bowls of salsa. You use your gifts, and I'll use mine, and then we'll invite that girl over there who brings a completely different set of skills to the table we are building, and we'll watch together as something miraculous unfold.

Author: Amy Weatherly

Art: Darcy LeeFB_IMG_1635620075983.jpg
 
LillyK99 said:
I think it was Brene Brown who told a story about a village where all the women washed clothes together down by the river. When they all got washing machines, there was a sudden outbreak of depression and no one could figure out why.

It wasn't the washing machines in and of themselves. It was the absence of time spent doing things together. It was the absence of community.
Friends, we’ve gotten so independent.

We’re “fine” we tell ourselves even when in reality we’re depressed, we’re overwhelmed, we’re lonely, and we’re hurting. “We’re fine, we’re just too busy right now” we say when days, weeks, months, and years go by without connecting with friends. I’m fine, I’m fine, I’m fine. It’s so easy to say even when it’s not true.

We’ve become so isolated and it’s hard to know how to get back. It’s so hard to know how to even begin to build the kind of relationships our hearts need. And I think In our current culture, it’s just not as organic as it once was. It's more work now.

Because you know, we have our own washing machines. We don't depend on each other to do laundry, or cook dinner, or raise babies anymore. We don't really depend on each other for much of anything if we're being honest.
In Brene Brown’s book Braving the Wilderness, she says that being lonely effects the length of our life expectancy similar to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. I don’t say that to freak anyone out, but to let you know that the longing for connection is LEGIT. I think we’ve treated friendship like a luxury for far too long; friendship isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.

We don't want it. We kind of need it.

Be independent. Be proud of it. But be an independent woman who realizes the value and the importance of opening the door to other good women.
You can do it alone, but you don't have to. Islands are only fun for so long.
There is true magic when women come together and hold hands and share ideas and share stories and struggles and endless bowls of salsa. You use your gifts, and I'll use mine, and then we'll invite that girl over there who brings a completely different set of skills to the table we are building, and we'll watch together as something miraculous unfold.

Author: Amy Weatherly

Art: Darcy LeeView attachment 266411
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I love this. In my culture it's often said it takes a village to raise a child. It's also why it's a running joke that everyone is either an Auntie or Uncle, bc it was common that neighbourhoods and communities would work together. Now I find it's become almost a thing of shame if a mother reaches out for help, and it shouldn't be like that. We really have learned to isolate ourselves, it's time we change that. ❤️
 
@Fallenangellexi

In all the time I have seen you here and observed your posts and interactions, you've moved in different circles and expressed different aspects of yourself. Lately, I find that - even though you still battle depression and illnesses - you've found a more peaceful place and a supportive circle of friends. For upgrading your friend circle, I congratulate you. Cutting toxic people off is necessary to peace of mind and you seek that.

Give yourself more credit than you do. I don't think you do. No one is perfect, no one needs to be. You handle a lot that others don't. You do it
with grace and inner strength, while still spreading laughter, happiness, glitter and now farting unicorns. Just because you falter and give up in cycles, it doesn't undo all that.

If there is something for you to take away from this is that your presence in this world, with your family, your "little humans", and your friends is felt, and you matter.

I may be overstepping my bounds here -- but if I didn't, I wouldn't be me :-D Your profile posts don't go unnoticed. I'm sorry your pain and anxiety are so acute. But don't do anything irreversible (translation: yo, don't do stupid shit). You've come so far and the road doesn't end here.
 
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@Heather

Just to say .... Never doubt in yourself believe in yourself. Believe in who you are and live it out. You're one of FCN's favorite ladies, always remember that. Behind your bright blue eyes and dazzling smile, is a woman of iron who is strong and steadfast but also with the softest heart. Look in your mirror and know you are beautiful. ❤
 
Thalassa said:
@Fallenangellexi

In all the time I have seen you here and observed your posts and interactions, you've moved in different circles and expressed different aspects of yourself. Lately, I find that - even though you still battle depression and illnesses - you've found a more peaceful place and a supportive circle of friends. For upgrading your friend circle, I congratulate you. Cutting toxic people off is necessary to peace of mind and you seek that.

Give yourself more credit than you do. I don't think you do. No one is perfect, no one needs to be. You handle a lot that others don't. You do it
with grace and inner strength, while still spreading laughter, happiness, glitter and now farting unicorns. Just because you falter and give up in cycles, it doesn't undo all that.

If there is something for you to take away from this is that your presence in this world, with your family, your "little humans", and your friends is felt, and you matter.

I may be overstepping my bounds here -- but if I didn't, I wouldn't be me :-D Your profile posts don't go unnoticed. I'm sorry your pain and anxiety are so acute. But don't do anything irreversible (translation: yo, don't do stupid shit). You've come so far and the road doesn't end here.
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Wow. Thank you. I’m not sure what to say but thank you for noticing. Thank you for caring.
It’s hard to read but you fill my heart with peace. Thank you for noticing that I’m trying. That means the world.
Now give me back my unicorns…
 
Thalassa said:
Listen. A pussy said NO! When a pussy says NO!, it's a no!

I have a dream of starting a unicorn village, where they shallroam the fields and fly the skies, unperturbed by evil poachers. You on board?
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*jumps into your dream*
 
I may not be the most eloquent at expressing my feelings, but there has never been one female in the forums that I didn't appreciate being here, or interacting with. I admire all of your honesty, candidness, talents, and enjoy all of the posts. I just wanted to thank you all for your kindness. I respect everyone, and love you all dearly.
 
MelanchollyArtist said:
I may not be the most eloquent at expressing my feelings, but there has never been one female in the forums that I didn't appreciate being here, or interacting with. I admire all of your honesty, candidness, talents, and enjoy all of the posts. I just wanted to thank you all for your kindness. I respect everyone, and love you all dearly.
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That was perfectly eloquent
Thank you!
 
Thalassa said:
If that's the case, I'm an ultra powerful woman.
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