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Topic: Books
How are you really? Most of you know the drill. Vent, talk, anything. Happy, sad, frustrated, etc. Feel free to comment multiple times.
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Abbz June check in.
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Abbz I know some of you ask me how I am and apparently it helps. But I’m not doing to good. Struggling with a lot that’s all. Not much to say I guess.
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Road Master Struggling with what? If you don't mind sharing.
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Abbz @malaika_khan Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
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Malaika Khan (This is gonna be kind of long, as it always is 😅.) I'm tired, but much better than I've been. My mental health and relationship with my parents has been feeling strong. I'm working on my confidence and think I've made progress. I'm trying not to let people's doubt and insincere questions get in my head. I'm hoping to focus heavily on school (I'm homeschooled so summer doesn't have to be a break) and start learning driving. Once I can drive I might get a job which would give me some exposure/experience. If anyone has any suggestions for a first job or any advice, please do drop it in the replies! (Pt. 2 is a little more sad, in the replies)
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Malaika Khan On the downside, it does feel like there is a lot on my plate. And it doesn't feel like summer to me because I moved a few months ago, and so I'm no longer able to hang out with a close friend, which used to be part of my every summer. I was at least looking forward to seeing my extended family, especially my favorite cousin, but we're busy and stuff so I can't go fly to them just yet. I feel pretty apprehensive about how the summer will play out, I suppose. It's such a short amount of time when people aren't in school and are free to hang out, and I'm worried I might end up not making the most of it. Right now I just have family, and my brother is going through an angsty preteen stage lol. It's changed the atmosphere of the house, not for the better. But we're all healthy and as long as we have that, we're in a very good place. I'm very grateful for all the good in my life. I hope everyone who reads all this is feeling well. Keep your head up, I know you're trying hard and doing fabulous!
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GloriousPurpose @malaika_khan It means the world to me that it meant something to you! I wish you luck on your journey!
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GloriousPurpose I’m alright, been having a bit of a depressed episode today. Just a bit down today. I need rest days, but then I feel bad when I rest and I’m not doing anything productive. How are you?
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Abbz I’m sorry :( that stinks. Don’t feel bad about resting. You need rest to work well. God made a rest day for man. Don’t feel bad about it. I know it doesn’t help but I hope you don’t feel guilty resting. I’m not to good but it’s ok.
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GloriousPurpose @malaika_khan Thanks, I’m feeling much better! I need to learn that too! It’s always a process that we need to work on, but nobody’s perfect.
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AilaTheLunartic I know how self centered this sounds, but oh well, ima say it anyway: it feels like the universe is against me. My parents divorce is still hurting me, my mental health is getting worse, I’m still in a huge fight with my best friend, moneys hard right now In my family, I just got braces and THE PAIN, and on top of all that I’m in a reading slump, and reading always has helped me in the past but it’s not working right now. I’m traveling in a week and I’m going to see my dad and my old friends (I’m super exited, but still nervous). I finally am clear on my spiritual beliefs, so that’s good I guess. I think when I travel I’m going to get better, but I just hate everyone right now.
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Abbz It doesn’t sound self centered. I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been struggling with so much. I’m sure all of that is pilling on top of you and you feel heavy. I pray it all works out though. Braces are a huge pain, try ice or cold stuff sometimes, I know that helps some. I hope your trip goes well. I’ll be praying for you and your relationships. I’m so so sorry you’re going through all that. I know it’s been super rough on you. You so strong though, know that.
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GloriousPurpose Not self centered at all, don’t compare your struggles to other’s struggles, we all go through things and no one should be alone. I’m so sorry you’re going through all that, I’ll be praying for you! Here’s some verses that might help ❤️: “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:16
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Annabeth A tip for braces that you probably already knew: ICE CREAM GALORE. If you like it of course. And it isn’t self centered at all, my parents have been divorced since I was two and I still haven’t gotten over the hurt it still brings. But I also haven’t had the time or the confidence to try. I hope you have/ gain that! I really hope it will start to feel better
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Rhonda G I have to make a big decision about medical treatment and I’m concerned I’ll make the wrong choice or that my loved ones will push me to make a decision I’m not comfortable with.
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Abbz I’m sorry. That’s hard. Don’t feel pressured by anyone. Just listen, listen to what God has to say or what He has to show. I know life has been super hard on you and your family recently and I want to say you are so strong, even though you don’t feel like it sometimes. I’ll keep praying for you.
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Clare R. R. (Its going to be a long one) Don't usually respond to these, but right now, I need the advice and your thoughts. I just recently accepted a dating proposal for someone I have been talking to all through my high school career. The thing is, neither of us has dated before, and it looks like this relationship will be lasting a good awhile. We haven't had any time where we can just meet up together, and I am not diving yet, not to mention he lives a half hour away from me. It's been a roller coaster without going anywhere. Mentally, I'm extremely lonely , and calling is out of the question as the internet has been buggy recently. So with all that said, what do you guys think? Tying this back to books and series, it feels as if I'm trapped in the middle of a YA Highschool scenerio or Teen Wolf for crying out loud 😅
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Abbz I’m glad you feel comfortable sharing, especially since you don’t respond to these check in’s. That’s a hard place to be in. Do you talk? I’d ask myself what the benefit of having that relationship is. If both of you are just doing it cause you like hanging out or you think you should be doing it, you might want to think it over. It’s good to talk it over with the other person too. I’m so sorry you’re been lonely, that’s no fun. I hope this help a bit. Feel free to comment again. I’d love to help more and hear from you more.
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Clare R. R. Yeah, we talk, when we can, usually during the school year, though, and brief texts(that's another thing, he has a difficult time texting, because of an issue with motor skills and learning. I'll keep you updated, see what happens..
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Abbz Ahh I see. Ok. I hope things work out for both of you.
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Lilley May I’m ok. Still suffering from anxiety and depression but trying to be positive😞
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Abbz Aww I’m sorry. I’m here if you ever want to talk about it. Feel free to comment whenever
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Lilley May Thank you so much
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