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I know this isn’t a big problem, but my head feels like someone slashed through it with a knife and then bashed it against a wall.
I have an essay for English due tomorrow and I shared my essay with my friend(Let’s call her Lilywish). Lilywish asked me if I could proofread her essay for her, and I said yes. I went home and read it, but I couldn’t help seeing they were very similar, too similar to be a coincidence. The essay isn’t a big part of my grade, however I feel kind of betrayed that Lilywish would do that since she’s one of my close friends. I’m not sure if I’m overreacting or I should ask her about it because that would make me sound rude and she might get mad at me. Any advice helps! Thanks! 🙂
Awwwww! I know it’s tough, but you should definitely talk to her. You could both get into trouble if you don’t, and this obviously hurt your feelings. *huggles* Good luck!
Thanks for the advice Laurel! <3 (Btw, great holiday name! 😀 )
I think you should talk to her. Kindly though, she might not have meant to, she might have added some stufffrom yours that she really liked, and didn’t notice how much. *Huggles*
Thanks Dark <3 That really helps 🙂
Oh no! Talk to Lilywish and tell her to please not copy off your hard work. You can soften the blow by offering to help with hers, though. *huggles*
Edit: I just realized you’ve probably already turned in because I’m posting this like a day later XD. If you still haven’t gotten a chance to talk to her, tell your teacher what happened. If not, you could both get in trouble. *huggles*
*hugs*
Confront her. Plagiarism is wrong and awful, but since this isn’t a thing your friend does constantly, bring it up and gently correct her. She shouldn’t do it again.
Aww *huggles* you should talk to her. If you don’t you could get in trouble, or if you overactive then it would hurt your relationship. Hope you figure it out soon.
Thanks everyone so much! You guys always know how to make me feel better! I asked Lilywish today and she said she did copy my paper, but she didn’t mean for them to sound that similar. My English teacher says it’s okay, but she told my friend to make sure it doesn’t happen again 🙂
I’m glad that she understood and nobody got in trouble! 😀
(Formerly Snowheart) Okay, so, deep breath, deep breath. Im very depressed. My mom still hasn’t been found. I have wished, and wished and looked and looked but nothing. No clues, no suspects, no nothing. So far she has missed Halloween, and Thanksgiving. And I honestly think that she won’t come for Christmas. 🙁 I can’t take it anymore! And one more thing, do you, think I visit The Hug Page too much? Am I annoying please tell me the truth. If I am annoying, ill stop bugging everyone with my problems that probably no one cares about :T I am starting to sink into my own bubble, not talking to anyone or doing anything. I mostly stare at a wall, and cry. I cry myself to sleep everyday. I feel like nothing wants me to live, suceed, r have any talents im constantly being lets say harassed bycthis guy in school. And yes the school doesn’t care (they dont care if someone… nvm) (its happened before) (shudders) my parents have told the sheriffs but, they dont care so im dead. X( and seriously tell me if you you want me to stop bugging everyone on the hug page. XC XC XC XC XC XC XC XC XC *sigs*
You know what?! Im going to stay cheery and happy until Xmas! Im hopingill feel better. 🙂
You are so okay!!! You have a lot of troubles right now, and we are here to make you feel better. My mom says sometimes that life is a roller coaster. You are at the bottom now, but soon you will rise to the top. 🙂
And boys are harassing you? That is horrible!!! Is there anyway you can get to talk with the principal about this and explain what is going on? Or get your parents to move you to a different school if that one doesn’t care? Because that is just horrible. People should NEVER get away with touching someone when they aren’t allowed to.
Another option, is more severe and sounds harsh, but you could ask your dad if you could go to a nearby self-defense/Martial Arts school like I did, and learn how to protect yourself. That always makes me feel better, knowing I can take care of myself.
I am really sorry all this is happening to you. Stay strong. Everything will be okay in the end, I promise. <3
If you need anyone to talk to, I am here. Please tell me what is happening, and I can help and offer support. We care about you here, and want to help. 🙂
Oh my gosh! You don’t bug us! We never want you to leave, I persona.ly want you to live an amazing life. You will succeed you will have talents, you can do what every you want, because you are amazing! We love you so much! Just remember that when you sink into your bubble of dispare, and you will bounce right off and into your life! *Huggles* 🍪🍪
You aren’t bugging at all c: no matter how much you post, it won’t be enough to bug – real life problems are more important.
Anyway… -squeezes snowy with a hug- Its really bad when a family member is absent, and it just… stings to remember they were gone. So I really hope your mother returns as soon as possible. Just try to think of other happy things meanwhile, and keep the thought of her disappearance away. (okay i might have sound like i-dont-care person but im just saying what helped me in 2012 because you know similar stuff)
Nope! Not at all. We’ll do anything we can to help you. You’re an amazing, kind, caring, awesome, and super cool person with lots of talents. I’m really sorry about everything. I can’t offer much advice except to try and keep yourself upbeat. Make yourself laugh, listen to music you like, do something you like with people you like. I hope everything gets a whole lot better. As for that guy, try and stay away from him, and tell an adult what’s going on. *dumps truckload of huggles*
*many many many huggles* You’re not bothering or annoying anyone. These aren’t problems that no one cares about, we care a lot. Snowy, I’m sorry your mother hasn’t come back. Stay strong. As for the guy, he should not do anything to you that you don’t like. Tell your parents, your teachers, or another trusted adult. If he won’t leave you alone and your school refuses to do anything, try to move to another school. If you ever want to talk, I’m here and I want to listen. “more hugs*
I’m so sorry, Snowheart. I really, really hope your mom is found as soon as possible, but please never feel that you’re bothering us. The hug page is here for people who are feeling upset, and you can comment as much as you need, okay?
*hugs* I’m really sorry <3
You’re not bugging anyone!!! The hug page is here for when you need to talk about your problems. You don’t bother us at all and don’t ever think otherwise!
I’m so sorry your mom is gone, and that you’re being harassed at school. Look on the bright side, you still have the rest of your family, friends, and BlogClan, plus your mom might be back in time for Christmas. I hope things get better soon! *huggles and hands a cookie * 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
I’m so sorry Snowheart! You are certainly not bothering us, the hug page is for you if you’re feeling down or need a hug. It’s a pleasure to talk to you! I really hope your mom comes home for Christmas and I hope that person stops bullying you. Here’s a little acrostic poem for you!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Nice to everyone
Outstanding and beautiful
Wonderful BlogClanner
We’re all here if you need to talk abut anything. Keep on keeping on, you are so strong. *huggles* *gives pies* <3
I’m so stressed out because finale are soon
Good luck! <3
You’ll do fine. 🙂 Just focus and don’t worry about it too much. Good luck!
You’ll be great! Don’t worry, just relax. And have a cookie 🍪
Don’t worry, Ashy! I know you’ll do fantabulous!!! *huggles* <3
I hope, Silence, or what ever you want to be called, that your mother will return. I really do hope. *Huggles*
Ok,guys,i have some news. OMS I asked my crush out for pizza and he said yes. (He might have piano that day tho.)😡 But I have no idea how to react. Exited because he said yes,or upset because he can’t come. Please help!
Be excited! It’s a great thing! You can be upset as well, but remember, you can always reschedule. 🙂
You should be excited! I’m so happy for you. 😀 Only get upset if he can’t come, but not at him.
I know this isn’t a big problem, but my head feels like someone slashed through it with a knife and then bashed it against a wall.
Aww. I hope you feel better. <3
Thank you Willow. <3
Oh no! Do you have any pain relievers you can take?
I have aspirin, and it helps a bit 🙂
Ooh! I have had that before! It hurts! I hope you feel better!
Thank you snowy. <3
Yikes, I’m sorry. Lie down and put a cool washcloth on your head. *huggles* Feel better soon!
Thank you for the advice. 🙂 I’ll try it!
Hope you feel better <3
I’m sorry. *hugs* I hope it stops hurting soon.
Aww, I hope you get better soon <3
Hope you feel better soon! Try laying down.
OMG YOU GUYZ! OKAY SOO ON THE 3RD THEY TOOK OUT A BOAT TO SEARCH FOR MY MOMM, AND A SONAR DETECTED F WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE A BODY! AND THEY AY ITS MY MOM, BUT I DON’T BELIEVE THEM.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF IT IS! WHOEVER DID IT, I WILL HUNT THEM DOWN AND KILL THEM!!!!! :((( :'( 🙁 :'( :'( :'( :'( I AM CRYING MY EYES OUT RIGHT NOW, I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Help :'( :'(
Okay that was a romour…. but! There was this lady at our house today saying that my moms boyfriend confessed and found her body in his house… he says that when he came home on oct 19, he saw her body and blood on the walls anad floor BUT that lady is cray cray and drunk……….. hopefully this isn’t true!!!! 🙁 :'( :'( :'(
Oh no!!!!!! I’m so sorry!!!! I’ll keep hoping that your mom is alive and returned to you!
Oh no!!!!!! I’m so sorry!!!! I’ll keep hoping that your mom is alive and returned to you!!
I’m so sorry!!!!! *hugs* I hope your mother is safe and comes home.
Oh gosh, that sounds scary 🙁 . We all are praying for your mother, who hopefully is safe, somewhere in this world. <3
Oh my gosh, Snow, I am so, so sorry for you. *hugs* If you ever want to talk to me, feel free. <3
Oh no! I hope she’s alive! I’m so sorry! *huggles*
Oh no!! I’m so sorry. We are all praying that your mother is safe and well. wherever she is. *huggles*
Nononono, Silence! I am so sorry for you!!!! I hope it is a rumor. I really do! I am wishing your mother the best of luck and you too! OMGosh! Keep cool!!! *Huggles* times a billion!
I am so sorry, Snow. That is absolutely awful. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and hope that that wasn’t really her. *huggles*
When you’re feeling down, my advice is to do everything you can to make yourself happy. Listen to music you like. Do something you like. Look at adorable pictures of baby animals. Make yourself laugh. Hang with your pet. Look at inspirational quotes. Trust me, it does work 🙂
Wheeeeee I’m freaking out again.
I was reading conspiracy theories on Wattpad not fully knowing what conspiracy theories are and it really creeped me out. After that I passed Icepaw’s room and in passing I saw something that was probably his blanket, but when I passed by it kind of looked like an old-fashioned girl’s dress and I freaked out. After that I went to play saxophone and I saw something written in my music book that wasn’t in my handwriting and I have kind of a little memory of it, but it wasn’t there earlier and it fits one of the conspiracy theories I read, so that creeped me out. For those of you who don’t know/weren’t here, I went through this super scared phase back during summer/the early school year started by my teacher showing us a really freaky video that scared the living daylights out of me. I have a hard time handling that kind of stuff. I really don’t want to fall back into that. The computer and you guys are helping distract me and I’m going to head to Pinterest in a second to use some of my own techniques, but I’m scared of being scared, to be honest! Now I’m making myself laugh. Awesome, that’s one of my techniques. I could use some hugs and an advice refresher, though. <3
*shudders* yeah, I feel you. I’m guessing the best you can do is distract yourself, and stay away from those creepy stories in the future! *Huggles* 🍪🍪🍪
Ugh, creepy and scary stuff is never fun. *huggles* Maybe never let yourself be alone? Like, if you have a pet, try to take them with you, or get your friends and/or siblings to come with you to certian places. *hugs*
Yeah, I completely understand. Distracting yourself with BlogClan is a really good idea (I do it sometimes :P), but try to remember that none of those stories are probably true. <3
That would freak me out too.
How about not reading those type of things again? Think of Food like: bacon, burger, tacos, meatball subs, and brownies. I don’t know eating always helps me with just about everything.😛
*Huggles* Wavey’s! i hope that they can come out of your mind soon!
I am currently sitting here, with a sore throat and a slight headache (Thank you for the tips to help my head everyone! :)) while my family is bonding over music and games. To be honest . . . I’m scared. Really. Everything I’ve know and loved, now I’m scared by it. It all started on May 26, 2016. My . . . my phobia happened to me. It was vomiting. I would rather sit enclosed in a cobra pit for five hours then have to get the stomach flu. The world crumbled before me as I heard my Mom’s promise, that my medicine would boost my immune system. It did, for a while. I could rant on about every detail about what happened to me that day, but I won’t bore your eyes with that. To this day, I am scared of everything that I’ve known and held close to me. Hot chocolate, my friends, my family, my computer, food, my house, my pets, and Hanukkah, to name a slight few. Don’t hate me on saying that, please. I’m just . . . scared, paranoid that all these things have some connection to that day in May when I finally experienced my second worst fear. My Mom has said that I’d be okay, and that it wouldn’t happen again, but look what happened. She still tells me the same dang thing to me today, and I don’t believe her. It could happen again. My Dad yess at me about how the world isn’t out to get me and blah blah blah. I . . . I can’t anymore. Am I willing to give up everything I love, just because of that? Yes. But I can’t. And I know I’d hate it, no matter what I do. But I can’t control my fears. Also, the number seven is very unlucky to me. This has a reason as well, but I won’t tell it right now. Don’t need to make this longer than it already is. Anyway, guess what happening next year? It will be 2017, my dog will turn seven, my sister will turn twelve, and twelve was the age I was when I vomited in May 2016, and I will be in seventh grade! So many sevens! And NOBODY UNDERSTANDS ME! I WILL FOREVER REMAIN A CURSED AND UNLOVED PERSON, AS UGLY AS THE DARK FOREST! Whoo. Sorry. I’m going to bed now, it is late where I live. Thank you so much if you read this rant from me. I wasn’t expecting for it to be this long. But, as always, I need help. I need advice. I need love. I need hugs.
Don’t say that! We all love you! You are not as ugly as The Dark Forest! I know how exactly this feels. It sucks. But you always have to stay positive during rough times. I have had to lurn that I love you, and so does everyone else. We’re here for you. Feel free to talk to me anytime. 🙂 And I hope you feel better!
Thank you so much Snowheart! The idea that I can talk to you anytime really helps. You are so kind. 🙂
Thank you! <3
We love you! You are amazing! I’m afraid I can’t give you advice, because I have never had such an entence phobia, but I know some people on here have. *Huggles*
Thank you anyway Darkpaw! <3
Okay, slow down a second.
First of all, I´m so, so sorry about all of this. I know what it´s like to freak out about normal stuff that you see every day, and yes, it really does suck. For your headache. keep trying the advice we gave and medicine, and for your sore throat, cold things, like ice cream and yogurt, help, as well as hot things, like soup and tea. Even though it hurts, drink a lot of water.
For your vomiting fear, try and remember that vomiting is natural and happens to everyone. Vomiting is your body´s way to get the bad stuff out, and believe it or not, it helps and you´ll feel better. But it doesn´t happen very often. Take your flu shots every year and try to stay healthy, and there´s a very little chance that you´ll vomit. Things happen and there´s no 100% guarantee, but it´s better than nothing.
For your fear of your everyday life, remember that your family, friends, and pets love you. Hanukkah, hot chocolate, your computer and house, and food are inanimate objects that cannot get you. Relax and slowly let go of your fear. Try and stay positive. You´re a beautiful, wonderful person and an amazing friend, *dumps truckload of hugs* <3
Oh my goodness, thank you so much! I’ll try to remember that vomiting happens to everyone. 🙂 The only thing is, the anticipation KILLS me. Well, not literally, but you know what I mean. Also, vomiting in front of other people really scares me. I don’t know why. And hearing that those everyday things won’t hurt me, I know this sounds weird, but that helped me. Thank you so much. <3
It’s totally fine. I’m so glad it helped 🙂 I have never, ever vomited in front of anyone other than my parents. 🙂
Okay, first of all, you are most certainly NOT as ugly as the Dark Forest. You’re wonderful, and don’t forget it! Second of all, your phobia doesn’t define you, and I know full well how you feel, because I had one, too! Third of all, to feel better, try lying down and drinking water. Try to distract yourself, if possible, and if you’re still very scared, try talking to an adult about it.
I’m very sorry, and I hope you feel better. <3 *hugs*
Thank you! Sometimes, the adults don’t understand how bad my phobia can actually be. Anyway, thank you. 🙂
I would literally run across the world to hug you right now if that was possible, just know that we’re here for you no matter what, and your more beautiful than Starclan.
Oh my goodness Willowfeather, thank you so much! You have no idea how happy that makes me!
*many many many many hugs* You’re not as ugly as the dark forest, and we all love you. Eat the right stuff and you may not get sick. Be sure to take your flu shots too. It’s okay to be scared. Vomiting is natural and happens to everyone. I’m sure your family loves you too. I’m sorry I can’t offer anymore help. *huggles some more*
Thank you! Don’t worry, you helped. 🙂
I have a problem. I have moderate anxiety at the best of times, but normally I can manage it. No big deal. But at night, when I’m in the dark, alone, it’s 100x worse. I tried getting I brighter nightlight, so I can see what’s around me and where I am. Didn’t help. I have a CD player next to my bed, and I listen to soft, quiet music at night. It didn’t help either.
I’m finding it so hard to fall asleep, unless I’m really tired. Like, really really tired. I get so scared and worried at night, and it’s gotten to the point where I dread sleeping, because I know I’ll have an anxiety attack (And nightmares, I always have those 😛 ), and sometimes I’m awake at 3:00 in the morning, close to tears. I hate being alone. It’s gotten so bad now that I’m scared to be alone even in the daytime. If I’m not with my parent/s or a trusted family member or friend, or sven just someone I know, I start getting worried, and I don’t know how to fix the problem. 🙁
I have the same thing I watch tv until I fall asleep
Try not to. There´ś been studies proving the ¨blue light¨ of technology prevents you from falling asleep. 🙂
Aww, Icy!! I’m so sorry. 🙁
Can you tell your parents about this fear? They can help you! <3
I'm sorry I can't give better advice, but we all love you and hope things get better. I have had horrible nightmares too, and trouble sleeping. Hopefully we will have more luck soon. 🙂
The same thing has happened to me before. Read, write, draw, listen to different music (perhaps with words, so you can focus on that). Try to keep the light off, but if you have to turn the light on. Think of calming and/or funny things. Also, it helps to have someone with you. Stuffed animals help, or you could get Scarlett or Daisy to sleep with you. If all else fails, go to your parents. Try and remember it´s all just your imagination. *huggles* <3
Also, stay away from technology before bed. Studies have shown that the ¨blue light¨ from technology makes the brain wake up, which is not what you want before going to sleep. 🙂
I’m so sorry, Icy! *hugs*
Maybe try to speak to a trusted adult about this, because talking to someone is very helpful. About feeling alone, maybe try to keep a stuffed animal or a pet with you at night (I still sleep with stuffed animals :D). I don’t have much more advice, but if you ever want to rant or just talk to me, feel free <3
I need to hug you so hard right now, try listening to music that has words, sometimes that can distract you, like twenty one pilots kinda talks about that stuff and gives a lot of encouragement, just tie a noose around that anxiety’s neck and slap it in the face 🙂
Take a look at your diet. Added sugars are a huge component to lack of sleep. Last summer, I ate very little sugar and I slept perfectly. Maybe reducing sugar would help
Aaaaaaaw, Icy, I’m so sorry. *huggles* Gah, I’m really frightened of the dark too, and it makes me super worried sometimes. I’ve found I feel a lot better if I can sleep in the same room as one of my siblings or my mother. If not, and you have a pet, try sleeping with them. You could leave the hall lights on, if you’re allowed to. If you can, play some quiet music till you fall asleep. Also, you could try something to calm your nerves before you go to sleep or when you wake up from nightmares. You know, like how religious people pray, or some people mutter some phrase they heard and liked over and over again, something similar to that. Those are all the things that I do. Also, if you wake up from a nightmare, it can be pretty hard to calm yourself down. Try going to your parents and talking about the nightmare with them.
Read. That’s what I always do. I also imagine fantasies in my head, and that eventually turns into a dream because I fall asleep. Hope this helped!