Oh no not a muppet fan? Looked up “get on your bikes and ride” couldn’t find Freddie riding a bike. Settled for the muppets. Happy riding.
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I’m just joking around but thank you. I’m not sure what that is but I’ll definitely look it up when I get home!
I know the Pink Floyd song called bike. “ I’ve got a bike you can ride it if you like it’s got a basket a bell that rings and things to make it look good. I’d give it to you if I could but I borrowed it.”
It’s a really bizarre song and was with their original singer syd Barrett
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For a post with no home…unless the mods think there is 
TW: sexual abuse
A letter to my mother’s daughter.
Hey Kris, long time no talk. To be honest it wasn’t by accident. I had to remove the toxicity that you brought to my life. But man, I wish I would have been able to say a few things to you back then… what the hell made you think giving a dangerous alcoholics 5 year old child -me- alcohol? Did you hope I’d be like him? And when you sexually abused me? Did you think it was ok? How about when your baby daddy assaulted me? Or when he sold me? Was that ok too? Why were you such a horrible “sister”? Even after that, when your new man threatened to kill me… you couldn’t try to be a decent human even then? You’re 12 years older than me. You should have been someone to look up to. Instead you’re someone I try to be exactly opposite from. I hope you know that the rest of the family wasn’t “being too harsh” when they cut you off for the unrelated things you did to them. At least they still consider you family. I don’t. I consider you a stranger, or a bad memory. Nothing even. I hope I never hear from you or see you again.
I would also like to scream and cry and throw a tantrum and internally I am every time I think of you. Fun how our birthdays are so close together. 9 days apart. Almost “twins” I hope nobody ever says that to me again. It makes me feel disgusted.
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That was therapeutic. Wish it was a real letter. But my cut off game is so strong I don’t even know where she lives or her number or social media accounts. 
So this is the best I got
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Big hugs for you friend. I’m glad that you wrote that out. Heavy, heavy stuff and it’s your life. Ugh.
A good thread to put it in would be the “Are you affected by an alcoholic?” I’ll look for the link.
Actually, the title I think is are you affected by a loved one who is an alcoholic so it’s up to you whether you want it over there or not. More people would see it.
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I can’t seem to remember how to move it over myself 
she’s not the alcoholic, but it could be fitting there.
Also , thank you for….well, so much. I appreciate you and I really feel the love in your words. So thank you 
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Time to go to miracle Court
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Much love Renee 
Grateful that you did write this letter and let it all out. Glad that is was a therapeutic experience
This is wonderful…you don’t need that energy in your life. You have let it out on your end and can heal and prosper. Sending hugs and love
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So sorry for that horrible experience in your life. Glad you can share it here and know I love you . Truly wish I could really hug you and sit down to listen to anything you want to share. I look back at my life (there is some awful stuff) and haven’t expressed it all to anyone. I do love my sponsor and AA group and here where I truly can be myself and reach out when I need to. May you have a amazing day!
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Thanks y’all it really is nice to have such a great support system, even online. I love y’all too
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@BlancheDuBois, I put my answer to your question (which may have been rhetorical?) over here, as not to totally derail the Check in thread with a non check in related post…
Be gentle with your process. Some ‘stuff’ you may miss later and that is okay. If you can replace it down the road (small appliance or gadget, etc), okay to let someone use it now.
I moved a lot over the years + also stayed in place for long stretches as well. What I miss that I’ve let go of…a few old pieces of clothing (like 40 year old pieces of clothing that evoke a period in time, a younger me). Old books I learned from/hold a place in memory (I had so so many and cut them down to travel light, now I am accumulating some old ones again). Some, but definitely not all, of old family pieces. Nostalgia for my elders and a time past.
I do have many collections of tiny pieces of beauty and memory that I love, and rocks, I collect rocks and feathers…these I carry always. It is an interesting paradox of aging, that we both shed and hold onto so much.
If it’s dragging you down, it is okay to let it go, that’s my advice. 
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This is poetry. Thank you.
It was not rhetorical, so I really appreciate the wisdom you shared. I’m in a period of my life where my gut reaction is to just get rid of everything. I’m feeling very “in the moment” and not very future oriented right now, but your reminders are great ones.
My husband and I are struggling quite a bit financially right now, and every purchase I’ve ever made over the years, everything I’ve ever inherited just looks like dollar signs.
I’m just craving a life that feels lighter. And yet, when it comes to actually letting go, I struggle. I’ll meditate on your advice. I appreciate you. 
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Glad it resonated. I appreciate what you shared as well. I understand that financial phase of life as well and hope that you navigate thru it. If it is just ‘stuff’, definitely get the $. Personally, I know I drag around way too much (metaphorically and physically).
FWIW, my personal mantra is, ‘let go, or be dragged’.
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Taking pictures of items often is helpful for the memories of things you would like to remember ..
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I suggest you delete this egoshooting posts. this is the mental health thread. not the i’m better than everyone else you loosers thread! i guess you were already called out on be more respectful and aware WHAT you post here @SK213 
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Clearly we have different perspectives on mental health. However I’m open minded in respecting different perspectives on the subject.
Mental health isn’t only about the struggle, it’s about overcoming adversity and feeling good about yourself. It’s about patting yourself on the back for the effort you are able to put forth. If you bother to read and understand the context of what I post… It’s very much supportive of mental health.
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You better stop bullying and paternalizing
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I feel like this disagreement is distracting from the mental health memes I come to this thread to enjoy.
For me, I think SK213’s sharing of memes is coming from a good place (although I don’t particularly like the content), but possibly would better suited to a “motivational memes" thread. I don’t know if this would satisfy all parties?
Wishing you both all the best in your recovery journeys <3
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Good morning @rich369
I have no disagreement and I appreciate your kind words. Great problem solving skills and perspective you have. I was unaware of a motivational memes thread, thank you for letting me know. Enjoy your day and may it bring you joy!
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Well how unfair is this? A thread ended up in void and I didn’t even put it here. Clearly I need to be more engaged here.
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We used to be able to temporarily view flagged content, but can’t seem to anymore. Is there a way to view it? It’s hard to follow threads & discussions when you can’t see the posts 
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