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Many of us struggle a lot in life. In fact all of us struggle with something. It's something we all have in common! We all have struggles, frustrations, pain, suffering and it is hard for everyone to face. There are so many cliché things people say to others when they want to help them feel better, but sometimes it's our own words that mean the most. Affirmations! I use affirmations daily, well most days, to help me stay focused on my growth and to stop comparing myself with others. There are several ways affirmations can be done. I'll list a few. - Goggle a list and write the ones you need. Read them daily to yourself in a mirror while looking at yourself. (The Cleveland Clinic is a great resource!) - Write your own list of 3 - 5 affirmations. Read them daily to yourself in a mirror while looking at yourself. - Write a new list daily of 3 - 5 and read them aloud to a partner, friend, or in the mirror. - (I do this one) Write a new list of 3 - 5 daily. Write each affirmation 5 - 10 times each. Send proof to a friend on days you are struggling. - (I do this one) when feeling overwhelmed, anxious, uncomfortable, write preplanned affirmation 10 - 20 times to refocus attention. (I use "I am safe" "I am accepted" "I am likable" "I belong here" "I am lovable") I write one, then take a deep breath. - I taped a postive job review to my bathroom mirror and read the comments outloud as affirmations, too. This is a practice that has helped me get out of some dark places recently. I thought maybe we could share an affirmation that helped us below. Or maybe how you use affirmations to help you grow. Here's my favorite affirmations. "My past does NOT define me, it makes me stronger." "Being little is safe." "I am likable" "I am capable of...." (changes often) "Rest is healing. I am taking care of me."

@RoseyLittle @SarBear55 @Fox H @Baby.M @DaddysCosmicBunny @SquirtleSquad @MissNMTX @innerchildtml @Emberella Alright all I know this is alot of announcements but gotta get them in while the forum is up. The time has FLOWN by but you can officially read the last few chapters of the book! Now I know some folks are behind and such so I usually give two weeks at the end for yall to finish so you have until the 27th. Be on the lookout for the last few sets of questions and also an interest pole for NNCs next read. I know its been hard with the tech difficulties but if you have fun please join us for the next one. A questionaire will be going up in the next few weeks, it is important you answer it if yall want that shiny handmade badge I award for finishing bo0ks here. Thanks again yall its been fun!

A summer baby here through and though! I swear I don’t reduce my own body heat and my extremities are always cold…so give me sunshine, a good book and a rock to lay out on like a lizard and I’m in bliss. (Oh and sunscreen so my ghost like skin doesn’t turn tomato red 🤣)

I had a few affirmations tonight I wanted to share, but I need to share a little bit first. About a year ago, I was talking with my mother and she asked about what happened when I was young. She was finally able to hear some of it. She apologized and said someone had shared with her recently about him and she was so shocked! She was so busy raising us, she never thought anything could happen to me. She wanted to fix it. I listened, too. I told her I forgave her and she asked how she could forgive herself. I told her I wanted her in my life and that I loved her. I am thankful for the sacrifices she made to raise us. It's not easy single parenting 3 kids. We've talked several times over the past year and this issue always comes up in our conversation. So tonight one of my affirmations is about this issue. As I look at them, maybe all of my affirmations are about this issue. 1. Rest is healing. 2. It is healthy to work on me before I look for a partner. 3. Forgiveness is about my heart and moving on. It is not about letting bad people back into my life. My mother asked me what I would do if he would message me. I said, "he's blocked. I block a lot of people who are unsafe in my life. I need to do that to stay safe. I am unable to say no yet, so blocking them is the best choice I can make." There's no guilt or shame in that statement, only strength. Another affirmation... I will not talk to unsafe people. Affirmations are so powerful. They help change thoughts and feelings, which mold behavior and actions. Always remember how powerful your mind is and it can take you any where you want to go! Poppy 💕

you can also find some really great affirmations on pinterest! i put lots in my journal too :3 it's a great place to look when i'm feeling sad and struggling to say the words myself.

Hi @clamchowder, I'm happy to see you here! I hope this thread is helpful to you, and brings some joy into your life. I am greatful for the energy I have had today to get so much house work done. I am greatful for the amazing BFF I have and that we have been blessed with so much time to spend together. I am greatful for my Daddy/husband, for being patient with me as I figure out who I am and for accepting all of me.

For this one I am doing: Popsicles- I made Popsicles or Ice pops out of the extra peaches from my fruit tree. As you can see I have a bunch. I use them for smoothies as well as just to snack on. Glass painting - I got milk bottles to paint to hold my lego flowers. Beach day - this will be on my trip coming up.

This is sooo much! You are carrying so much! I here it in your words and it seems so overwhelming! I wish i could jump through this message and hug you tight, tell you all the beautiful words @Tendillo shared, and feed you some comfort foods. Since that's not how messaging works... I want to share with you a mindfulness activity I use sometimes. This is just a suggestion, so please take it as a gift, not as another thing you have to do. Healing light meditation. Sit somewhere warm and cozy. Close your eyes and breath deeply 3 - 5 times. Imagine a warm, golden light shining above you. The light is gently warming the air around you. As you feel the light on your head and skin, let yourself relax a bit. Imagine where the light is coming from, the source of this warm, gentle light. It's a bottomless pitcher of light energy, pouring out right onto you, the top of your head. As you feel this light enter your body, starting at your head, let the light heal your exhaustion, your emotional fatigue, your physical pain, your depression, your hurt feelings. Let the light soothe you and heal you of all these things. Let it renew your soul and bring balance to your body and mind. Slowly allow the light to spread through your body, healing every part of you as it spreads down your head, face and neck. Then to your shoulders, chest and back. Slowly out your arms, hands and fingers, relaxing you as it goes. It brings freedom to your body, rest, and restored health. Let the light keep going down your body, pausing at sore spots for extra time. Once it's through your feet, imagine how strong and healthy, yet at peace you feel with your energy returned to you. Take 3 slow deep breaths and slowly open your eyes. Notice your body and how good it feels. Sit peacefully for a few minutes if possible enjoying the feel of your renewed strength. (I sometimes use this to help me sleep at night and just allow myself to rest.) Again, this isn't a solution, only an idea... I only want to help. I am not offended if you hate the idea. I am here if you need to talk.

With this badge we should be better informed about our oceans, how to help keep them clean and all the nifty critters we have in them! As usual, contact a leader to sign off when finished. Take photos. Due by the end of the month, June 30th. Complete at least 3 activities for this badge. Make sure to take photos when you are finished, of each. 💚 Choose your favourite marine animal and write a paragraph about it. *Why you is your favorite *Where it can normally be located * What are their babies called? 💚 If you could live by any ocean, which one would it be and why. 💚 (Littles) Color a picture of your favourite marine creature. 💚 Make a paper Jelly fish 🎐 💚 Make a bracelet or anklet in colors that would best represent the animal you like and the ocean waters it comes from. 💚 If you live near a beach, pick up seashells and make a craft. If you don't live by a beach and still wish to make something, Walmart, Dollar Tree, and I'm sure a few others should carry them in the craft section. 💚 If you've visited the ocean/ beach before, which one was it? Did you enjoy it? Show pictures of you want to of your visit. If not, just the short paragraph and the picture that you finished. Pinterest has many lovely craft ideas. You can also choose from there, just list the one you pick. Everyone have fun!!

This was a fun learning experience. I love all animals so learning about animals through this as well as the other random facts was great. @DaddyRaven I think I have completed everything.

Thanks @BabyPoppy, for you honest and heart felt post. What we tell ourselves is so important. Often times it's out own voice that is loudes and it's so easy to let that voice be critical or negative. Being Autistic and expirencing bipolar 2, I tend to have big emotions over seemingly small things or over nothing. Affirming to myself that I am capable of going through hard emotions is helpful as well as choosing to have a positive out look on the day a head. Here they are: ✨️Today is a good day to have a good day. ✨️ 🩷I can see the good in every situation. ✨️These are not my thoughts (for when i have dark scary thoughts).✨️ 🩷I don't have to feel good to do good. ✨️I am strong, courageous, and resilient!✨️ 🩷It's hard moment not a bad day. ✨️I've done this before and I can do it again! ✨️ Thank you again Poppy for you post. I'm so glad you and your mother were able to have such an honest and vulnerable conversation. Sounds like there has been alot of growth and healing to get you there. I am so happy for you. ~💛Pichu

Today, I have a lot to be thankful for: - Being one year older - Grown kids who love to help out and take care of me as much as I try to help them - AC as its like 90 today - the ability to see doctors when I need to.

@BabyPoppyThank you for sharing such a genuine and heartfelt message. Life Struggles It’s comforting to be reminded that none of us are alone in what we carry, even when life feels heavy. Your words encourage honesty, compassion, and strength, and that can mean so much to someone who’s struggling. In addition to reaching out to someone supportive, a simple affirmation that may help someone keep going is: "I am stronger than this moment, and I will get through one baby step at a time." Thank you again for posting something so real, thoughtful, and encouraging. Keep up the good work!

That looks really good glad you had fun doing it

Today I am greatful for modern medicine. I am also grateful for my puppies. They are super sweet and keep me company.

@SquirtleSquad @SarBear55 @Fox H @DaddysCosmicBunny @Baby.M @RoseyLittle @innerchildtml Hello all! Thanks for those that continue to check in as it is important in fairness for earning the badge at the end (which I am starting to work on!!!) For this final check in please tell me your favorite season of the year. Also we have several new posts up for final assignment and questions so go check that out.

i am grateful for the friends i still have and will make in the future

Make lunch This is a meal I made... I had to clear the table first... it was 2 bags of trash and several hours of work, plus a nap, but we have a table to eat at again! I made mini steaks in the oven, mashed red potatoes, asparagus, green beans and blackberries for dessert... I can't have beef, so I skipped the meat and added cheese to my potatoes for protein!

Hello all Pigtail book wurm extraordinaire here! Yesss you heard me right! It is finally time to vote for our next read! Below is the official list of those involved. If you arnt on this list I am unaware that you want to read with us so please get in contact. If you are not on this list please do not vote as I only count votes from those joining us. If you are on the list and changed your mind please let me know. The list: @Daddy Bear 77 @Pink_MyMelody @RoseyLittle @Fox H @innerchildtml @SarBear55 @Baby.M So this time yall we are doing a fantasy read! It is one of my personal favorites. I try to switch it up so all can enjoy. Per usual there are 5 options. you only have one vote so choose carefully! I have given a good variety but if these arnt for you we will see you on the next one. Each book has a description below and a picture attached. if you are sensitive to triggers or material I encourage you to do a deeper dive looking into your choice but what I give should be enough for most folks to choose. I will save my vote till the end in case a tie breaker is needed. This pole will be up for one week so please make your vote ASAP so we can start immediately. After yall choose I will immedietly make the topics for the read available. These include: General Discussion/Chat, Important Posts - Questions and Announcments, Question Answers, Quotes, and several Activity topics. If you have questions or need help please reach out to me at any time. I will be making a quick How to Navigate topic for our group reads so see that as well for help. Alright here are your options: Option 1: Wild Reverance by Rebecca Ross Romantic Fantasy Slow Burn Triggers: Violence, Gore, War, Self Harm, Attempted Suicide, Loss, Grief, Abuse, Substance Use, and Opression Blurb: The story follows Matilda, a young messenger goddess of mixed divine heritage, and Vincent, a hardened mortal lord, as their dream-tethered destinies collide in a ruthless world Pages: 527 📖 📖 📖 📖 📖 Option 2: The Ever King by L.J. Andrew's Fantasy Romance - Enemues to Lovers Triggers: Violence, Gore, War, Grief, Loss, Captivity, and Abuse Blurb: The story centers on Erik, the scarred King of the Ever Kingdom, who has spent years plotting vengeance against the man who imprisoned him beneath the waves. When his enemy's daughter unwittingly breaks his chains, Erik seizes the opportunity to take his revenge by holding her captive as a pawn in his game. The story promises a tense conflict, with a vicious hero targeting an innocent girl, threatening to take what he lost, unless she steals his heart first. Pages: 480 📖📖📖📖📖 Option 3: Bride by Ali Hazelwood Fantasy/Paranormal Romance - Arranged Marriage/Forced Proximity Triggers: Violence, War, Blood, Loss, Family Trauma, and Kidnapping Blurb: A dangerous alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha Werewolf becomes a love deep enough to sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance. Pages: 416 📖📖📖📖📖 Option 4: Fairydale by Veronica Lancet Dark Gothic Fantasy/Paranormal Romance - Fated Mates Triggers: SA, War, Trauma, Murder, Infertility, Death, Blood/Gore, and SH. This is a heavier one so please check warnings if sensative. Blurb: A young woman travels to a mysterious town to claim her inheritance, only to find herself caught in a web of secrets, supernatural forces, and a dangerous love triangle with two enigmatic men. Pages: 736 📖📖📖📖📖 Option 5: The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson Dark Fantasy Romance -Enemies to Lovers Triggers: Child Abuse, Blood, Ritual, Death, Talk of SH, Voyeurism, and Violence Blurb: Every person Harlow Carrenwell kisses dies, and that's the way she likes it. The poison-lipped youngest daughter of Lunameade's magical founding family has used her power to annihilate their enemies. Her first husband is in the ground. Her new betrothed is next. Pages: 668

@beanbean @Juju For this one I did the following: - Colored a sun - Colored Flowers -Lego Flowers as my craft -Took a pic of my favorite place to read outside in the summer - my egg chair

Here's the rest of my Activity Book

I am greatful for this forum I am greatful today was an alright day at work I am greatful it is the weekend I am greatful last week I got to see Daddy

We are glad you and Juju joined us. And your high praise is truly appreciated. I agree with you on fet, I left there some time back as it no longer felt like my kind of place to hang out.

I am grateful for good appointments this week and time to rest when I got home! I am grateful I made phone calls and completed applications and took care of hard stuff yesterday and today. I am thankful for my little friends here on the forum. They help me have fun.

Just wanna share some pics of my pride and joy, my horses! The white one is Archie and the brown is Hacksaw. My horses are my world and I'm so grateful for them.

Hi everyone! Just wanting to know if our leaders are still with us this month? @beanbean @DaddyRaven I know my Daddy @Very Proud and Happy Daddy will and @shadowrideris a back up. We need more so if anyone knows of one or two that might help out, please let me know! Thanks guys! Y'all are great!

For sure

Ja I’ve been approving for badges

Hi everyone, Just letting you know the Monthly Active Badge is now up, the new Summer Seasonal Challenge is up and there will be some new day badges coming up and posted today. * Also, you find a list of badges you can earn on your own, pick and choose any of them you'd like to do and earn a badge. I'll have those posted today also, with the guidelines to go with them. * The seasonal challenges will also have alternate ideas for the things that you might not be able to do. You'll also notice there are 2 Seasonal Challenge patches up. Summer and Winter. That is because we have some lovely little's/ middles from a different hemisphere and so their season is opposite of ours. US/ Europe and any in the Northern Hemisphere will do the summer one. Those in the Southern will do the Winter. *REMEMBER: monthly badges are required. If you can't get one finished by the end of the month, then you'll have to finish it the following month along with the next months badges. It's preferable you can get it finished when due but stuff happens. ( I know, I've struggled myself a little this month). No worries. Just relax and enjoy. * Finally, with the site still being worked on and down time. Just take your time with all badges this month. Just as long as they're turned in by the 30th. Seasonal Challenge is June 1st - August 31st. Okay, well I think that's all. Any questions just message me and I'll answer as long as i can get in. Juju🐛💚

I've been having issues getting on the forum, so i don't have a movie tonight, but I was planning on screening some of the ongoing series we are watching

I’m in and excited for another round! 1. I love a series! But am happy either way 2. I prefer darker or emotional heavy hitter, but I still want that witty dialogue that gives a laugh 3. Longer the better! 4. Dark 5. Fantasy all the way!

🩷 I'm greatful that I chose to go to work today and it was a good day. 🩷 I'm greatful that my co-worker is so kind and accepting or me. 🩷 I'm great full that my tummy is feeling better and now I can eat. 💛 I'm greatful that my Dr. moved my appointment date to sooner so that I can get the support I need.

Next Saturday May 30 at 4pm est will be our monthly virtual meeting. hoping the site cooperates with us so I can post the link!

This is so great @BabyPoppy

I don't keep any in the house, but have a bunch in my office at work. All succulents.

That is so awesome I love seeing everything you did!! Snickers slice is another fav Aussie slice so not worries having to swap it. you did so good with the activity book to and your snake is awesome!! the bunyip is one of my FAVOURITE Aussie legends! The koala kickers would be a formidable team and be feared across the league I’m sure!

What a lovely idea and a great reminder for us all that, even when we are in a moment of weakness or a darker place, we can still acknowledge those sometimes simple pleasures that help to keep us afloat and see us through to the next day of sunshine. I'm grateful for my sweet babygirl who has changed my life forever and gives me such love and devotion each and every day. She's continues to be a light in the darkness❤️ I'm grateful, too, for finding a warm and friendly place such as this, where we are made to feel so welcome and at least a little bit understood, and all of the great people on here, especially all of you littles who may not feel that you are so great at times, but are stronger and better individuals because of how you face the world and face the pain that life sometimes gives us all. 🤗 Finally, today I am grateful for the food and shelter I can enjoy, and being able to look out of my window to see the sky, trees, birds and flowers. 🌳🐦🥀

Today i am grateful for time with my kiddo to make a fun arctic diorama! 🤭 I don't sharr my glue gun... so I did more work than i should have, but it was fun... 🤷‍♀️ plus she had to teach me about the topic so I could glue it together...

Today I am greatful for the break I took at work to help relax and get away from the heat. We have a big walk-in fridge and I just sat there for a good ten minutes (my boss was cool with it). Btw i work on a farm. 😁 🫧I am greatful that I had the time and energy to clean my house. This morning. 🫧 I am greatful that I am not alone in this journy to find myself and balancing little and big. 💛

I understand feeling scared. Us littles are a lot. We're happy and bubbly and silly and then dissolve into tears when we drop our snacks or spill on our clothes or accidentally color the wrong color on our picture.... 😳😱🫣 But we are people, just like you. We are all looking for acceptance of who we are and that is so frightening. It means sharing a small part of ourselves with someone else, then building a relationship. So pause a minute. Take a deep breath. It doesn't have to be no little or suddenly a full dynamic. Start with making one friend. Maybe post one thing you enjoy doing in your free time on your about me page. Start there with something simple like type of music or movies you like, gaming, what you like to read, do you like nature or indoors, or foods you enjoy. It could lead to a friendship and friends is where it all starts. Take time to feel safe here in our safe community. No one will attack you here, and if they do, the admin will take care of it.

Summer is so hot where i grew up and live now that I hide, but it is a beautiful season.

Lol nothing wrong with enjoying winter from in front of a warm window

My favorite season is winter, although I hate the cold😃

Thank you !! It really helped to think of the forum and the club when I was working on my finals. It was comforting and motivating 🫶

Thank you @babypichu5 that's very kind of you! I am grateful for this space, too! I am grateful for being brave today I made several important phone calls, emails, and a trip to Walmart...

Your very welcome. 🤗 As for my favorite food, spaghetti squash and meat sauce or meat balls. I usually pair it with some veggies, today I did peas. Thank you for asking!🩷

I'm so thankful for so much today! Today I went grocery shopping, and ran errands, made an appointment by calling the office, and scheduled a meeting for work (via email) to discuss my job for the fall. I rested and ate lunch, worked on laundry, have supper in the crockpot, responded to a dr message, and showered! I'm so grateful I'm starting to feel better after all the med changes the past few weeks. It was good to stay outta bed all day!

@andy332 Please don’t talk about yourself that way. You are not pathetic, and you are not a loser. I know things feel painfully heavy right now, especially when you’ve been trying so hard and it seems like nothing is working, but giving up on yourself isn’t the answer. Finding suitable little can take time, and sometimes the loneliness makes it feel impossible, but that does not mean you are unworthy of connection or kindness. The fact that you tried already shows strength, even if you can’t see it right now. Be gentle with yourself tonight. You don’t have to have everything figured out immediately. Take things one step at a time, keep going, and don’t let this moment convince you that your whole future is hopeless. There is special little out there who appreciates you, understands you, and want you in their life. Please stay strong. Even when you feel exhausted, your story is not over yet.

💬 What Is Ghosting? Ghosting means suddenly cutting off all communication with someone—no replies, no explanation, just silence. It often happens through DMs, dating apps, or social media. ⚪ Why People Ghost (3 Common Reasons) 1. Avoiding Conflict: They fear awkwardness or hurting someone’s feelings. 2. Loss of Interest: They no longer feel connected or engaged. 3. Feeling Overwhelmed: Stress or emotional burnout makes them withdraw. 💔 How Ghosting Affects the Person Ghosted Confusion and self-doubt 😕 Feelings of rejection 💭 No closure, lingering questions ❓ Anxiety about future relationships 💬 🌱 Coping with Being Ghosted Acknowledge your feelings — it’s okay to feel hurt. Don’t overanalyze — their silence reflects *them*, not your worth. Lean on friends or support — talk it out. Refocus on self-care — do what makes you feel grounded. Set healthy online boundaries — protect your emotional space. How to End Things Respectfully (Instead of Ghosting) ✨ Be kind, clear, and honest: “I’ve enjoyed chatting, but I don’t feel this is the right connection for me.” ✨ Use “I” statements: “I need some time for myself right now.” ✨ Keep it short, gentle, and respectful. ✨ Remember: clarity is kinder than silence. 💡Final Thought Ghosting may feel like the easy option—but honest communication builds empathy, trust, and maturity online. 💛

awwww love horsies!!!!