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    Keteᛕ

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    53 minutes ago, Through The Living Ketek said:

    Yeah, but when I try to take a break, I end up farther behind, and then people pester me about getting work done, which draws negative attention, and then I'm back where I started.

    But also:

    *hugs back*

    *hugs even more*

    Is it possible to try and convey to those people, in some way, that you're struggling? If it's not then that's understandable but also in my experience people tend to be more okay with it than you might expect? That's my single worldview though. *hugs so much your ribs almost break, but not quite because that would be unhelpful*

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    Keteᛕ

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    3 minutes ago, Through The Living Ketek said:

    Everyone else just seems like they have everything together and I feel like I am just lagging behind and just getting further and further away from my goals.

    I wish I knew how to just be like everyone else.

    *hugs even more* (I'm not great with words, but here goes)

    No one is like everyone else, but it's hard feeling like you're the only one on your half of the universe, and if you're tired anyway this can be really hard. You're not failing; you need a break. Get some sleep, go for a walk, talk to someone if you want to, read a book, punch a cushion, ignore everything I've said and do whatever works for you. It will get better. And until then, you don't have to stand in the rain. 

    *hugs a lot*

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    Stardust

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    14 hours ago, Through The Living Star said:

     

    *hugs back* Thank you!
    So, one thing to realize is that I wrote this when I was like super depressed; I hadn't had the greatest day and everything was just kind of washing over me and all I could think about was my failures and it wasn't good. I've realized more and more over the years that writing/reading is a good release for me, so when the words kept circling in my head, I decided to write it down. All of these feelings are real, if a little overstated at times. Tbh, I am kind of the odd one out. People think I'm strange, and I'm trying to accept that, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. Some days are worse than others, and that's kind of what bring stuff like this and The Weight of the World (my other poem) out. Talking to people helps. Having people understand helps. And people like you guys on the Shard definitely help. To be honest, all the other Sharders I've met have felt more like friends than anyone irl has felt like in a few years. 

    ..holy cow that got depressing. I just mean to say, Thank you. 

    *hugs even more*

    I get what you mean; most of what I write is also depressing because that's how I process it. But I agree, the Shard is full of amazing people and it really helps to talk to folks. It's one of the best things that's happened! Ever!!!

    *hugs again*

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