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March 9, 2021 at 10:19 am in reply to: Share your story, thoughts, photos, videos, or comments. #12051
I also love how listening to a certain song can remind me of someone and whenever I hear it I think of them. Whether it was their favorite song or the lyrics describe them, the song is just forever associated with that person.
What are your guys’ favorite meals and why are they your favorite?
One thing that helps me is talking to my friend before I talk to my significant other because talking to a third party helps me gather my thoughts. She also helps to validate what I’m feeling and reassure me that what I’m feeling is important and valid. This makes it easier to then go to my significant other because I feel reassured and confident in my emotions enough to talk about them fully.
One hobby that I have taken up is painting. I really enjoyed doing crafts as a kid, and I wanted to rekindle that childhood joy during the pandemic. I actually saw a lot of improvement and confidence in my abilities over the months. I also gave a lot of them away as gifts which was a win-win because it gave me a reason to paint, and it made my friends happy because it showed I was thinking about them. It felt really good to tap into my creative side more fully since I didn’t have to worry about other things, and I could just paint.
I also delved into other creative fields like knitting, latch hook rugs, and sewing. I made two dresses from scratch and a couple of masks for my friend and me. I learned to knit and worked on a latch hook rug that I started years ago but never finished. One thing I love about all these hobbies is that you get a tangible product at the end that you can say “I made that”. It was a huge source of pride and accomplishment for me which helped me a lot to get through the lockdown. Hopefully, they might help you as well!
I love that quote. It’s poetic and accurate. It also applies to the displacement of anger when you are angry about something so you lash out at whoever you see first. It’s not fair to that person or to yourself. Healing is a process, but you have to begin that journey to help yourself and those around you.
I miss the freedom of pre-COVID life. Just being able to go out with friends not having to worry about the implications of that simple action seems so foreign now. It was so easy to make plans, but now we have to wonder who has that person been hanging out with and have they taken the pandemic seriously. There’s so much thought that has to go into a simple interaction, and even the interaction has complexities as to how close you’re going to get, if it’s inside or outside, if masks will be worn. A lot of people are just trying to do what they think is best and are judged for doing too little or too much. The pandemic is a lose-lose for everyone involved. Although I am tired of it, I will never be one of the people to underestimate the power of this pandemic and disregard CDC guidelines. Those people don’t realize that in order to return to life before COVID, we have to follow the guidelines, wear masks, social distance, and limit gatherings. The people ignoring it are only prolonging the pandemic.
I try to remove myself from the situation if possible, and I take deep breaths to calm myself down. I find that this helps me control my emotions before they completely overwhelm me. Hope this helps!
I completely agree. Mental health is extremely important and invalidating someone’s concerns about their mental health only does more damage. Men are often seen as the providers and the ones who don’t ask for help, but it’s important to recognize when you need help and that it doesn’t make you weak to reach out.
I’ve never heard of her; I’ll have to look into it, but I look forward to it. Thank you so much!
I love Inside Out and Coco. They’re both incredible movies that focus on important topics. I have not seen It’s Complicated though, but I’ve heard good things. I’ll have to give it a watch.
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