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Old Jul 09, 2020, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by WovenGalaxy View Post
I am moving next week. I thought I was taking it in stride so well. Now all I want to do is sit here, eat ice cream, and stare into the internet. I'm allowing myself this.

I will pack more tomorrow.

I've also had sort of a weird day. I'm not going into it. But its ok to have weird days. Weird weeks. This covid thing is weird. And I'm beginning to accept that too.

To anyone who needs to hear this: whatever happens to you during covid, whether its a job loss, loved one loss, or you get covid, or your plans in take a disappointing turn, look yourself in the mirror and say "its not my fault." I heard that on the radio yesterday and really liked it.
Often when I feel this way, exactly this way, I tell myself I'm giving myself a certain amount of time to feel bad - like I can sit on the sofa and eat ice cream for 2 hours, and then I'll pack. Just like you said, I will pack more tomorrow, done for today. And that's very helpful.

Just acknowledge you need some self care and to give your inner child some attention right now. The inner WovenGalaxy needs a break, needs to not deal with moving for a bit every day. That's totally reasonable, isn't it? So you'll pack for 4 hours, then take a break and not think about it for a while.

I think you are still handling it in stride. Good job giving yourself a break, recognizing you needed to relax and stop packing, and tending to your self care needs. Proud of you!
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