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so i did something selfish
one of my friends online tried to kill themself…. as a lot of you already know. when they got back and i told them how worried we were, they said they didn’t care. you guys may also already know that. then they said they liked to hurt me…. well i told them to stop and they said “good it’s working” and i just ddn’t reply. well everyone else forgave them. then they broke up with their boyfriend because he was WORRIED about her! i am so mad at her for hurting Darkear! and i hate what she said to us.
i hate her!!
well I’m not going to talk to her anymore.
I told her I was mad, and I told one of my other friends that I was not going to forgive her.
That sounds like a complicated situation!
Overall, the relationship does not seem healthy, so you have a right not to be friends with her. Don’t feel bad about it either. Also, if she ever threatens suicide in order to force you to talk to her, etc., know that’s manipulative and wrong.
I would try and let go of any hate/anger/frustration. There’s no point in holding those emotions against her. Understand that she’s going through a hard time, which may cause her to lash out at people and say hurtful things (not that it’s an excuse, just a reason for the behavior.) Then wish her all the best and go on with your own life. Sometimes it’s impossible to help someone (especially if they’re online) as much as you may want to. 🙁 You just have to hope and pray that they find happiness within themselves, or through other people’s influences.
*hugs* <3
*hugs* I’m really sorry, Daisy. I don’t really have any advice… argh, I’m sorry Daisy.
That’s not selfish. That’s not okay for her to want to hurt you. Stay away from her, she’s not a good friend. Stick with people who actually value you. *huggles*
I’m so sorry you’re being put in such a difficult position. If this person you know is purposefully trying to hurt you, then you’re allowed to not forgive them, and it’s okay if you don’t want to be friends anymore. I promise it’s okay to not be friends with someone who’s trying to make you feel bad. *hugs*
I feel trapped most of the time now. When I try to talk to my friends about my depression I can’t get the words out and… yeah. Even doing this I feel trapped.
Depression is hard. Give yourself room to realize it’s fine if you can’t talk about it yet. It’s not good to pressure yourself. 🙁
*hugs* I hope you feel better soon, Wing. I haven’t had depression before, I don’t have any advice… I’m really sorry, Wing.
I know it’s not a physically trapped feeling, but getting out and taking a walk outside or in the park or something might help you feel better. I don’t know a lot about depression, but maybe you could try just writing down how you feel, a few words at a time so it’s not something you do all at once. Do things that make you happy and get help. You might not have to talk about it, these people know a lot about depression. *huggles*
I’m sorry, Wingpaw. I think the only advice I have for now is that if you don’t feel ready to tell them, or you don’t know how, it’s okay to not tell your friends immediately. You don’t have to tell them about your depression if you don’t feel like you can just yet. <3
*huggles* I know how you feel Wingpaw. You don’t have to tell her if it’s too hard. You can always start by telling someone online. Practice with them, maybe? I kinda try to do that since I haven’t told my best friends yet. *huggles again* I feel trapped a lot. I hate being in one place, and I feel like every time I escape being sad or malcontent i just get dragged back in.
Just remember we are all here for you Wing! <3
So. I had an eventful day. Not very good, but eventful. 😛
I’m sick, so I’m generally feeling bad, but I’m getting better. But today, Daisy was acting really weird. She was hiding in her kennel a lot, and then she came out and went over to my mother, and she was trembling. My mother thought maybe her stomach hurt, because she felt it and it was unusually hard. Then, a little later, she ran her hand down Daisy’s back and Daisy yelped, so it’s her back again.
We gave her some pain medication and she’s doing better now, but I hate seeing her in pain. She’s getting old and her spine is messed up, which is why she has a sensitive back. If she keeps hurting it, she could end up paralysed, and if that happens, I don’t know what we’ll do. 🙁
I started coughing really badly earlier, so my mother told me to get a cough drop. I did, but as soon as I did, I started coughing harder then before, so hard my head jerked back and the cough drop went down my throat. It got lodged in my throat and I couldn’t breathe, so I ran into the living room where my mother proceeded to Heimlich me 😛
Needless to say, it didn’t work. It was down too far and I’d already swallowed it, so that’s good, but I started to cough and gag. I kept coughing for about five minutes straight, and coughed really hard for about ten minutes after that. My chest hurts now from that, and I’m just really shaken.
So, yeah. Not the best day overall, but I guess it could be worse. 😛
I’m sorry to hear about Daisy. ):
Ouch! I’ve never been Heimliched’d before and hope it stays that way.
One thing to cross off my “Never want to do” list 😛
*hugs* I hope tomorrow is better, Icy! I hope you feel better soon. I hope Daisy is okay. Did you take her to the vet?
Thanks, Fallen 🙂 There’s really nothing the vet can do for her except give her pain medication, but she seems to be okay today.
Yikes. You and Daisy should both see the doctor (vet for her) and maybe find something other than cough drops that can help you. *huggles*
Thanks, Wave. There’s really not much a vet can do for her besides give her pain medication, but she seems to be doing okay.
*hugs* I’m sorry to hear about Daisy, and I hope you feel better soon <3
I’m scared for no reason… I’m trembling and don’t know why… Either my hand is cold or my head is hot… Nothing seems wrong…Help? Is something wrong with me?
Did you maybe consume a lot of caffeine? Did something happen recently that bothered you subconsciously?
Probably caffeine and daylight savings… One hour less sleep a night!!! I almost fell asleep in class today…Then next class I’m wide awake because he yelled someones name and scared me awake…
*hugs* If you’re really, really concerned about it, you could see a doctor for it. I hope you feel better soon, Lilysong.
Maybe you should go see a doctor. Get some sleep and try to eat healthy. *Huggles*
ow
this water bottle is tearing apart my lips
like they’re literally bleeding all over the place
Ouchie *hugs* Time for a new water bottle? I hope it feels better soon.
Yikes! Stop drinking from it and get some paper towels or something to stop the bleeding. *huggles*
Or cobwebs 😉
Yeah, go Warriors-style 😉
Last week my brother got the flu and was vomiting. He got better, but last night I started having belly pains and my stomach hurt really bad. At 1:00 am I puked and had to sleep on some towels. I woke up this morning and my stomach still hurts really bad. I had to miss school. Tomorrow there is a field trip to the Nike headquarters and if I’m sick I’ll have to miss it!
I hope you get better really soon!
Aw, I’m sorry! *Hug* My mom said ginger and sugar helps! Try drinking Ginger-ale!
Thanks, I’ll try that 🙂
*huggles* I hope you feel better soon! <3 <3
*huggles* oh no!!! I hope you feel better!!! (Also, do you live in Oregon? Because that’s where the Nike headquarters is?…. wondering because I live near there, so…. 🙂 )
I live really close to Nike headquarters in Oregon. You live near it?
Yeah 🙂 do you have a BlogClan wiki account? We can talk there if you want 🙂
I’ll make an account. Can you send me the link to get there? I’m not very good at searching for things online. 🙂 I would love to talk.-Moon🌕
Actually, I tried several times to register, but it said that I couldn’t do it at this time. Darn Technology >:(
Darn technology 🙁
*hugs* I hope you feel better soon! I hope you don’t have to miss your field trip.
I’m sorry, but sometimes that stuff just happens. Get lots of rest, see a doctor, and eat healthy. I hope you feel better. *huggles*
this is probably the stupidest problem to ever grace this page but i searched “aspenkit” on google images earlier today and found that underclan picture and now i’m low-key worried it’s gonna show up on one of those “UNDERTALE CRINGE!!!!!! XDDDD” or “wut da hek???” galleries for some reason help
Hey, it’s not a stupid problem <3 I don't think it will show up on one of those galleries because I don't think people will have much reason to be searching Aspenkit. Anyways it's a beautiful picture and we all love it anyways 😀
*hugs*
I’ve done the same with Darkpaw and wooooooow. I suggest you don’t do it…. it was weird…
*hugs* I searched up Aspenkit on Google Images just now, and all I see is images of Clan cats. 🙂
I’m really confused because I don’t really understand, but it probably has nothing to do with you and we know that. *huggles* try not to worry about it.
My goldfish just died.He was 13 and died of swim bladder disorder.Rest in peace Fisher.May StarFishClan light your path.
*hug* it’s hard to lose a pet but 13 years is a long time and I bet he had a wonderful life!
He did.Thank you.*hugs back*
*Huggles* oh I’m so sorry! Loosing an animal can be really hard, he lived a long and happy life, and he’s watching over you from FishStarClan
Aww that’s so sad! I know I would be sad if my fish died… and spending 13 years with him would make the loss especially hard 🙁 I’m sorry. I hope he had good life… I’m betting he did, with you looking out for him 🙂
*hugs*
*hugs* I’m so sorry, Echostream. 13 years is a long time, if I remember correctly, for a fish to live. He lived a long, and I’m sure happy, life. May StarClan light his path.
Losing a pet is awful. Think of the happy long life he had (13 years is an amazing age). *hugs*
I’m sorry ): I lost a pet recently and I know it’s very hard.
I’m so sorry for your loss! May Fisher find good hunting in Fish-StarClan. *Huggles*
i’m too tired to do anything. i get even more nervous and easier. i’ve lost will for helping others. i would still die for my friends, and i would still try to help them. but i feel like i would help them with some hollow feeling. like i know what is going on perfectly and talk to them, but i wouldn’t really feel the pain i have when trying to help friends. i just feel kind of detattached i guess… :/
*hugs* I hope you feel better soon, Daisy. Maybe therapy would help? <3 <3 <3
It’s always hard to find motivation… to get rid of that detached part of yourself. I hope that you find the strength to do it, because if you do, then you will come out so much stronger, and so much more confident, knowing that you overcame something such as that 🙂 we’ll be right here along side you to help
Fallenpaw’s right, though. Therapy would help so much right now… someone who especially trained to help you because they care that much . They know how to help best 🙂
*hugs* <3
Maybe it’s a good thing, pain is never something you should really want. I’m really sorry but I don’t quite understand so this advice is probably terrible 🙁 *huggles*
I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I just feel empty. Void of life. I’ve even began to see things differently. Any advice?
*hugs* I’d talk to your parents. I really don’t have any advice, but I hope you’re feeling yourself again soon. <3 <3 <3
Hmm…maybe just try to keep yourself occupied? Trying something new like learning a language or starting a DIY project could help.
I’m really sorry. Maybe stay away from sad/scary things and do things that make you happy. If it continues, get help. *huggles*
sorry, I don’t have any advice… but *hugs* 🙂 We still care
Awww, I’m sorry. I don’t have any good advice, but maybe keeping yourself busy would help? I hope you feel better! *huggles* <3 <3 <3
Have you been going through a lot of emotional strain lately?
*huggles* I’m so sorry! Why don’t you try talking to someone, like your parents or a school counselor? If you ever want to talk about it with me, I’d be happy to listen. <3
My friend Stormpaw was hanging out with a really nice girl named Cheetahpaw, and then our other friend Obsidianpaw got REALLY mad at her. Stormpaw is really nervous about today. She needs some hugs
Awww, that’s horrible 🙁 Tell Stormpaw that I hope things get better soon.
same
tell her
“hugs from somebody who you don’t know but still thinks that you’re awesomesauce even though they don’t know you either, but that’s chill”
………………………..
actually, just don’t
just tell her
*hugs 🙂 *
and tell her that I hope everything works out okay
*hugs* Why would Obsidianpaw get mad? *hugs Stormpaw*
Aw. <3 Give her a hug for me, kay? *huggles*
Hugs to Stormpaw! Maybe you guys could all hang out together?
Well, I am scared. Our dog Poky was urinating blood this morning when I walked him. But I’m here to talk about some other things. First of all, I’m scared because tonight was supposed to be movie night, but my sister, it’s high time I get a name for her, let’s call her Fallowpaw. Anyway, Fallowpaw didn’t want to. She didn’t want any dinner tonight either. I’m saying this in a nice way, but Fallowpaw enjoys food. My Dad asked her if she was feeling well and she gave a shrug. She’s been giving these shrugs almost everytime we ask her a question, but this still scares me. My Mom, the only person in this household who understands me, is at a friend’s house and won’t be back until late. I’m all alone here with my worries and thoughts. I think Fallowpaw’s not letting us on to something, she’s hiding something. I also feel guilty because I’ve been SO inactive lately. Sort of. I mean, I made that name generator, but that’s about it. I only care about my problems. Another example of this is I’m not worried about Fallowpaw’s heath, I’m worried about MY heath. My parents think that’s selfish, but I’m just trying to protect myself; my body goes into Fight or Flight mode, and I just want to run, run away because I feel so traped here. I’m traped in my house and the farthest I can go outside is around the block. That’s it. I’m traped, I want to get out, to run without knowing or caring where I’m going to. Run and leave all my worries behind. But I can’t.
I’ve been feeling unsure AGAIN about my girliness. (Is that a word?) I can not accept myself. I want to change. I’ve been wanting to for a long time, but I never have in the way I want too. I don’t know any tricks for getting self-esteem.
One more thing before I go. My Spanish tutor, as some of you might know, quit. I miss him so much, but then I realized that I am free to learn the language
I have always wanted to learn: French! But my Dad wants me to become fluent in Spanish, so that’s that. Thank you for reading this long rant, I hope you’re having a better day.
*hugs* It’s possible to learn both languages. I hope you, Fallowpaw, and Poky are feeling better soon. I hope everything improves.
Thank you.
*hugs* I hope that everything works out.
I think you should take your dog to the doctor, unless she’s just going on heat, but still
I hope that you can figure out what’s going on with your sister… I hope it’s not anything too serious and just like a sudden spurt of disinterest, and then back to normal.
I also hope that your own health gets better too.
Try to accept yourself. Because you’re an awesome amazing beautiful person just the way you are. Self-esteem is a very hard thing to find. I struggle with it as well, but I’m starting to get better. One thing I did was, even if you are different, weird, and even if you think that you aren’t pretty, you tell yourself opposite of all those things, even if you feel completely absurd about it, because you think you know that it’s not true. But there’s no harm in trying, you know? Don’t care what they think about you, because in order to be the person you truly are, you can’t become the person that they want you to be.
We’re here for you through all those hard days 🙂 *hugs*
Thank you so much! I’ll try it. <3
Take your dog to the doctor. *huggles* Talk to your sister. <3 You are totally amazing however you are. and I feel trapped in exactly the same way. Just take every chance you can to get out. check the mail a bunch even. pet some strays if you can. play with your dog. i am also learning french. my mom wants me to learn spanish. but it is not their choice. you can try to learn both. maybe try to talk to your dad. maybe try to tell him that you don't want to learn spanish since your tutor quit and you just don't like it. try to tell him you really want to learn french. <3 i told my mom that spanish doesn't come to me as easy, and that i would relearn french instead. she is learning both. she is okay with me learning french.
Thank you Daisy. <3
it’s gonna be okay snow <3
It sounds like your dog has a UTI, most definitely take her to the vet. D: If Fallowpaw doesn’t want to speak, there’s nothing you can do about that. All you can do is support her and tell her you’re there for her. It sounds like you need to set some time for yourself first. It’s hard to care for others when you neglect yourself. ):
Thank you. And yes, I put others before me so often I can’t see my own worth; I feel like I have none.
but you are worth so much! Especially to us <3
Thank you. <3 I love you guys.
*huggles* Snowy, I’m so sorry! <3
First off, has your sister not been eating? She might have an eating disorder or she's depressed. There really doesn't need a reason to be depressed, so she might not know why and just can't tell you. Give her your love and support and make sure she knows you are always willing to talk when she needs it. If she's harming herself in anyway, tell your parents.
You say you're being selfish because you're not worried about her, yet the fact that you took the time to say something about her health says otherwise. You're not a bad person, Snowy. You are kind and sweet and loving and compassionate. Don't hate your girliness. Like I said, glitter and pink and all the stuff is incredibly wonderful. I love glitter and wear skirts all the time. There's nothing to be ashamed about. You don't have to change that. I think you're wonderful as you are. Besides, it's not necessary a girl thing. Plenty of guys like pink and glitter and things that are considered 'girly'.
I'm sorry he quit. <3 Maybe if you finish up learning Spanish, you might be able to learn French? If you can't get a tutor, there's many online websites that can teach you a language. I hope your day gets better too, Snowy. *huggles*
Thank you so much. Really. About Fallowpaw, both of those things sound like they could be true. I am willing to talk to her, but she’s not wanting to talk to anyone right now; I don’t know what to do about it. Thank you for making me feel better about my girliness again.
Online websites huh? Sounds like an easy and fun way to learn.
Once more, thank you. <3
Another thing for Fallowpaw. I’m about 89% sure that it’s not a disorder. But still.
It’s no problem at all. ^^ My Spanish teacher has us use Duolingo, but it has other languages too.
Cool! I’ll check it out.
I’m so sorry! *huggles* advice flood! 😛
1) Take Poky to the vet
2) It could just be a phase. Ask her about it privately, but if she doesn’t want to share respect her privacy. Share these concerns with your parents
3) If it helps, go to a doctor and have them assure you that you’re healthy.
4) You’re fine! Just be you 🙂
5) Talk to your dad. Maybe you can work something out, and learn both? If not, you can always try French later.
Okay, this is pretty stupid but it gets on my nerves.
WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY does everyone at school say “9+10=21” ?????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its so FREAKING stupid i am gonna turn the next person who says it into crow food..
okay I’m done with my mini mini rant, I’m okay now, have a nice day/night.
It was some thing on Vine that became a meme and now people can’t get over it. I agree, it’s stupid
I’ve seen the vines, And yeah okay they’re a wittle bit funny, But what intelligent human would let everyone believe they think 9+10=21???
I HATE THAT TOO
NO ONE EVEN k n o w s WHAT IT MEANS AT SCHOOL, AND THEY DO IT A THOUSAND TIMES A DAY.
SAME THOUGH
What does it even mean? Why do people say that? I FEEL YOUR FRUSTRATION. *Hugs*
People used to do that at my school. Until the day I discovered that 2+2 CAN EQUAL fish. Try telling all those kids and prove it to them. (Hint draw the one 2 backwards and draw them both on top of each other)
Yup, really stupid. Sorry they’re being so annoying. *huggles*
It was some Vine that got really popular and old really fast. It is stupid. Just ignore them, *huggles*