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@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!

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."

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 🤣)

👋Hey everyone, I wanted to make a thread where we post regularly about things we are greatful for. All of us are apart of this club because we are going through something. I have learned in the midst of heal and working through tough stuff, it's easy to overly fixate on our pain to the extent that it consumes us. This thread is ment to be a reminder that even in your dark moments and pain there is always something to appreciate. In terms of posts you can post about anything that you are greatful for, something good that happen to you, or an accomplishment that you are proud of really anything that made you smile or was a win.🏆 A note on depression: For those that struggle with depression, like myself, if you did a good thing or a good thing happened to you, you don't have to feel good to acknowledge that you did good or experienced good. The gratitude might not always take the pain away but it's a helpful practice to intercept a drespression spiral. The goal of this thread is to be a resource to help anyone going through a hard time to feel better even if it's for one moment. Feel free to post as often as you want and if you find it helpful visit this thread when you feel down. I'll check at least twice a week to react and comment. Please be encouraged. You are strong, capable, and good things will happen to you. 😊 ~ 💛 Pichu My gratitudes and accomplishments: 🩷I am greatful that I got to talk to my best friend today, it was special bc I got to hear some encouraging words from her. It made me feel hope that I can change my life's course for the better. 🏆I am so proud of myself that I told my husband good things about my day instead of complaining like I use to do.

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.

I love this idea. - Today I found new succulents and I bought an Orange Tree - It rained today. We always need the rain - My Kermit the dog has been super snuggly today and he is calm enough to pet. His anxiety has made that hard lately. - I ate two meals today, both healthy. Life has been hard so its good to remember to be grateful for the little things.

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.

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 💕

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!

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.

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

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!

@lillizzie24 I've never done one of these before. Here are the items for my Zoo Badge.

@RoseyLittle @SarBear55 @Fox H @Baby.M @DaddysCosmicBunny @SquirtleSquad @MissNMTX @innerchildtml @Emberella You know what time it is!!! The book is zipping right along. Thabk you to all who have checked in, I will be reaching put to those who havnt to make sure they are still with us. So without further delay feel free to read chapters 17-19. Enjoy!

Today I am grateful for the ability to garden. I was able to put a bunch of new plants into pots. Also for new friends. I have had the chance to chat with so many people and it helps keep me moving.

Love this! Mine may sound simple, but they are really big for me! I am grateful I talked with both my kids today! I am grateful I rode my recumbent bike today for 5 minutes! I am grateful I stayed out of bed all day! I am grateful I was able to cook and eat 2 healthy meals today. I am grateful the forum was working and I was able to send a few friends gifs to encourage them today!

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🐛💚

Thank you @babypichu5❤️ your words mean a lot to me! I appreciate you sharing your affirmations, too!

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

Hi Everyone! Just a few days until June is upon us and you know what that means! Badges for May are winding down and our first Seasonal Challenge Badge (Summer for USA and Winter for our Aussie members and whomever else may need the opposite season. ), is due to be turned in the 31st. The new seasonal challenge will begin June 1st and end August 30th. So make sure all pictures, paragraphs, projects, etc... are turned in and plainly labeled for whichever badge is finished. I will get these requirements for the Summer/ Winter Challenge badges posted in the next day or so. Be sure to read it carefully. There are a few new requirements and for the things that might not be able to achieve, I have come up with Alternative activities for them. So there will be more to do. June monthly badge is ready and waiting! It will pop up on the 1st of June also! Thank you @CoconuttyBuddy for creating our June Badge for us! There will only be 1 day badge next month but if you want to do another, then feel free to do so. I will add a few ideas that do have a badge to go with them. To get credit for it, you will have to let me know which one you are wanting to do, activities you will do to earn it, make sure photos are taken and it's signed off by your leader. I hope y'all have a great summer! I will have fun stuff to do here also! Juju💚🐛

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!

I am just chiming in to say I really enjoy this topic and appreciate it being covered. I have a few overlapping diagnosis that are relevant here and I always need reminding to attend to them fully. This type of thread helps a lot. Thank you!

Thank you @BabyPoppy So kind and thoughtful as ever, and such uplifting thoughts for us all, whenever we may struggle or doubt ourselves, This is a beautiful community, full of beautiful people, reminding each other that it's okay to be ourselves, that we're fine as we are, even when it doesn't always feel like it.

I am so greatful for my Daddy! This afternoon was rough, but I was able to make it through bc of him. He cuddled with me and played music to help me calm down. He doesn't judge me or make me feel ashamed. He is always there for me. I'm greatful that I got time to spend with my god-sister. She so funny and fun. Her bright personality made me feel happy. I am so blessed to be connected to her. I am greatful that I am getting better with my mental health. I'm not as depressed as use to be. I can honestly say that things are getting better and I believe that my future is full of laughter and joy. Thank you all for your sharing your gratitudes it made me happy to know that good things are happening not only to me but to people within the community I care about. 💛

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!

Hi everyone! How was everyone's weekend? I hope it turned out great! So, as the Title says, we have some things coming up, results, etc... First, the poll results were 3 in favor of Daddy's/CG's signing off on badges and 6 against. So, that means, no changes to how we get the badges signed off. Secondly, I decided for the badges activities, the monthly ones, there will be 2-3 activities given to you, and 2 free activities, ones that you will pick and do for yourself. I think it might make the badges more enjoyable and that way each age level of little's can choose what they feel like doing. Everything else will remain the same for the badges; leader sign off, respective dates due by, etc... And as always, if not sure what to do or need help, please feel free to ask. End of the month meeting is coming up with @lillizzie24! Just a reminder. I can't wait! Hopefully i can attend this time. Any questions regarding the meeting, please direct them to her. Thirdly, Deadlines are coming up! Eeeek! Almost 2 weeks until the end of this month already! The Aussie Aussie Aussie badge will be due. The Dino Day Badge will be due. Day Badges at the first of the month should have been signed off already. If you haven't had that done yet by your prospective leaders, you need to get it done soon. Fourth, Badges earned already will be all given to Shadow Rider by the end of this month. I must apologize that I've not got you all caught up and patches added to your profiles. And once again, if you could pleasssse comment down below which ones you've actually finished so far and have had them signed off, I would REALLY appreciate it! I just wasn't able to get it done last month and I am really sorry for that. I am also, going to keep a Badge Binder with each of you in it and your badges earned, etc... Last but not least, I just want to thank each of you for your help, understanding and patience while we have been trying to get everything running more smoothly. June's monthly Badge will be created for us by @CoconuttyBuddy! I can't wait! So get ready for another fun packed month! Thank you everyone! Juju💚🐛

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.

@DaddyRaven I completed flower crown photos and did some flowers in my hair. I then did a ton of planting. Did I do enough for this badge?

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

Fall and spring tie for me. I love watching everything bloom and how colorful spring is and fall is just as colorful and sweaters.

My favorite season is fall! Absolutely love all the colors and of course Halloween! 🎃

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

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!🩷

The last few days have been hard. I am so grateful for my circle. They took calls or text let me cry and then helped build me back. I also am grateful for the opportunity to spend time with loved ones. Its amazing to learn from my elders.

Wow @Sicarie all that sounds amazing! Yeah, I got some marigold seeds to plant. They really help with deterring pests.

You're very welcome and I look forward to hearing from you.

Today I am greatful for: - You all. Your words made me smile. They reminded me that its not just me choosing to see the good in this life. I have a community as well working to see the good. 🩷 - That today was an incredibly productive day. At work I got to get a variety of things done. -That I'm seeing improvement in my mental and physical health since changing my diet. This has lead me to missing fewer days of work and that makes me so happy. I'm very proud of myself for that one bc its been a long time comming.😁

Hello, @MasterPhotog, thank you for your thoughtful reply. It brought me joy to read your kind words. I would really love for this thread to be a place that people can expirence encouragement and positivity as part of their journy. Thank you for considering me for one of the leadership roles. I am interested, though I would need more time to get settled in the club be for becoming one of the leaders. I'll reach out to you at the start of next month, I think by then I should be settled. Thank you for setting up this club and giving all of us a place to have support as we heal and flourish. 😁

Accessories count! 100% what's a school uniform without a tie, belt and socks? it's just a shirt and skirt!

These are fantastic!!! So happy for you @innerchildtml

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!

I donated some more stuff... this was actually the 2nd car load... I'm deep cleaning the house... I also filled and had a dumpster emptied in the past week... I already started refilling it again...

💬 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. 💛