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Jan 25, 2020, 09:22 AM
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Welcome to the couch, old and new! A place to hang out - sometimes you get immediate feedback, sometimes you don't.
Shouting, "Cool Whip" tends to bring others out from between the cushions if you're feeling lonely. This is a chatty thread. All are welcome. We're kind of psychologically oriented, sometimes. We try to be supportive. At times we discuss what that means. It’s a place to plop down on the couch when you come home from work or wherever, or wake up in the middle of the night, or check in at lunch, rant a bit or not, and be among friends. We advise you not to drink or drug and text your therapist ("T") - we speak from experience. Sometimes the thread moves fast and you might get overlooked; sometimes it moves slowly and all you hear are crickets. Sometimes you get hugged or thanked pages later. So if it's a bigger question, you might want to start a new thread. Grab a cushion, a spot on the floor, or an armchair in the corner and make yourselves comfy. In honour of Stoffle the Honey badger
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#2
Jan 25, 2020, 09:36 AM
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Thanks for the couch!
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#3
Jan 25, 2020, 09:48 AM
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Thanks, Lemon.
I adore Stoffle...such a clever little guy. 
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'Somewhere up above the great divide Where the sky is wide, and the clouds are few A man can see his way clear to the light 'You have all the grace you need for today, and today is all that matters.' - Steve Austin |
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#4
Jan 25, 2020, 10:40 AM
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I think I over-scheduled my day today... coffee with a med school friend, lunch with a residency friend, second date with this guy who beat me at scrabble on the first date (so a strong contender!), first date with some rando from a dating app. Just writing this down makes my lil introverted heart cringe.
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| Blueberry21, Lonelyinmyheart, LonesomeTonight, NP_Complete, unaluna, WarmFuzzySocks
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#5
Jan 25, 2020, 11:35 AM
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#6
Jan 25, 2020, 11:45 AM
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Also an introvert, and that made me tired just reading about it! Hope the dates go well!
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| Blueberry21, chihirochild
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#7
Jan 25, 2020, 12:03 PM
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Have fun Chiro!
I normally just stick with one thing at a time and even that can be too much sometimes. Where are you guys going? I'm getting ice skating vibes (might be coming from me not sure).
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| chihirochild, Quietmind 2
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Jan 25, 2020, 12:10 PM
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Oh, definitely.
I went to work today, and had a wonderful workshop. I come home, and I'm having a hard time. Why?
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'Somewhere up above the great divide Where the sky is wide, and the clouds are few A man can see his way clear to the light 'You have all the grace you need for today, and today is all that matters.' - Steve Austin |
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Jan 25, 2020, 12:11 PM
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So, you know, if you get tired of him tell him you’ve got a friend... 
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| chihirochild, LonesomeTonight, WarmFuzzySocks
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#11
Jan 25, 2020, 12:12 PM
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 You've been dealing with a lot recently. In work situations you just have to get on with it. Home just being you and it's less structured/open.
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Jan 25, 2020, 12:21 PM
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| atisketatasket, unaluna, WarmFuzzySocks
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#13
Jan 25, 2020, 12:50 PM
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I am staying in a hotel this weekend, visiting older d.
The coffee is not terrible. It’s enough not-terrible that I have not yet google mapped coffee shops near me. I can’t quite wrap my head around this. It’s even a budget hotel! One of my most deeply held biases has been challenged. Not quite sure how to handle the dissonance.
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| Lemoncake, unaluna
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#14
Jan 25, 2020, 01:17 PM
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I woke up to an email from my therapist checking in after our Thursday session where I ended up way out of my comfort zone. That was really nice to receive. I responded that I'm not sure how I'm supposed to come to session on Monday because I'm still feeling a lot of shame and I don't want to be seen by him. I don't know how to face him again. He has successfully infiltrated my carefully constructed armor and he's feeling that's a good thing, but I'm left feeling completely exposed and vulnerable.
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| atisketatasket, Blueberry21, chihirochild, ElectricManatee, Lemoncake, LonesomeTonight, LostOnTheTrail, Polibeth, unaluna, WarmFuzzySocks
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#15
Jan 25, 2020, 01:23 PM
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That's really brave, NP. I'm glad you were able to be so open with him. I think he will appreciate it.
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'Somewhere up above the great divide Where the sky is wide, and the clouds are few A man can see his way clear to the light 'You have all the grace you need for today, and today is all that matters.' - Steve Austin |
| LonesomeTonight, NP_Complete, Quietmind 2
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#17
Jan 25, 2020, 01:44 PM
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 What matter's is that you're there.John Bradshaw had this book called "healing the shame that binds you" . I liked it because sometimes it's not always from us.
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| LonesomeTonight, NP_Complete, Quietmind 2, unaluna
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Jan 25, 2020, 02:15 PM
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In my email response this morning, I ended up telling him a couple of other things regarding this topic and I'm seriously regretting doing that right now. I'm already feeling vulnerable; why did I have to open up even more?? I've got a real push-pull thing going on at the moment. I even said I was feeling clingy towards him. I hope he's okay I shared that with him. |
| Blueberry21, chihirochild, LonesomeTonight, WarmFuzzySocks
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Jan 25, 2020, 02:24 PM
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Jan 25, 2020, 02:31 PM
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#21
Jan 25, 2020, 03:32 PM
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H has the kids this weekend after discussing it with our CPS caseworker, but I already messed up the agreement by wanting to go shopping with my oldest. I stayed at home last night by myself. Called another T yesterday and meeting with him Monday afternoon. I'm trying my best right now to stay safe. My cousin is flying in on the 1st until the 4th to spend time with...haven't seen her in about 4 years.
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#22
Jan 25, 2020, 04:25 PM
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Hugs, SheHulk. So did they end up making him leave the house? I hope you like the T you meet with Monday.
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Jan 25, 2020, 06:27 PM
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I have underestimated how the floods last year affected me. Our monsoons have come and for the past week i been checking weather apps arain radars. The floods stopped 3 blocks from my place so i wasnt in danger.
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| Blueberry21, LonesomeTonight, unaluna
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#24
Jan 25, 2020, 07:48 PM
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No kidding. Really, it's one of those no-frills business class hotels. I like them. Clean, easy to access, not a lot of frills but I'm just sleeping there...a clean comfy bed and a shower is really all I need. And there ARE make-your-own waffles, tiny ones!
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Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by accidents of time, or place, or circumstance, are brought into closer connection with you. (St. Augustine) |
| Blueberry21, ElectricManatee, LonesomeTonight, Quietmind 2
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Jan 25, 2020, 07:49 PM
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I love peanut butter and syrup on waffles and pancakes. That was a breakfast treat when I was growing up.
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Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by accidents of time, or place, or circumstance, are brought into closer connection with you. (St. Augustine) |
| LonesomeTonight, NP_Complete, Quietmind 2
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