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Hi,
I am inspire by those who post something in order to brighten our day. I was thinking also can we each write one thing that we are thankful for. I know that times are hard but what is what thing(s) that you are thankful for?
I will go first. I am thankful for everyone on DS and for all the support that each one of you give. Without you all, this support group would not be the same.
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Life has been really hard this past year. I'm really feeling down and alone. I can't talk to my family about my depression and anxiety their not very understanding about it. It's really hitting me since my mother passed a few months ago, plus stress from having to eventually move. Also having my niece coming around who suffers bipolar and refuses to take medication for it. Its been...
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When i was in the ER February 16th 2025, i was being admitted to ICU where i was for 3 weeks, then had to relearn to walk for 3 weeks in another hospital rehab floor, the nurse told me something that made me feel for over 18 months now that i was finally *safe*. She told me that the guy who raped and beat me 21 years ago now almost 20 years at that time, was in prison as of a month before that...
15 months depression free, yes i have hard days sometime but no true depression just some PTSD
3 years 5 months self harm free
7 years and 4 months and almost 2 weeks sober
Madly in love with the first man to ever treat me well other than my adopted dad. (step dad adopted me when i was 13 and old enough to chose to want to be)
I am very thankful for parents who support me no matter what, even if we fight sometimes we love each other and are there for each other, mom and i are extremely close
Great post Rose!.....xo
My Husband and all the little things he does;
My two dogs who keep me company during the day;
My medical team, who checks in on me each week even though they don’t have to;
My Friends and family; and
DS.
I am adding a few more things that I am thankful for.
I am thankful for my landlord because she is so supportive.
I am thankful for my neighbors, I have cool neighbors not all of them
I am thankful for all that I have and I am content.
I am THANKFUL for YOU and this uplifting post !
You have brightened my afternoon .I really needed this .
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I'd love if you posted this question in our group.
Thanks so much. I appreciate you.
EVERYONE :
Please see image. It is how I feel about all the support from you guys. There is beauty in life even in the midst of bad things.
https://images.app.goo.gl/YR11MZmmCUxFdZYJ6
I am thankful for my other half because he truly loves me unconditionally. Lastly, I am thankful for each and every one of you!
Also, thankful for cars which make it easier to get out of the house and still maintain social distance.
Thsnkful for this post and Rose who started it and all of you who responded. This was a good idea.
Beryl367, I thought that it might be helpful in times like these and to focus on something positive