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Post by lemondrop on Feb 15, 2021 16:08:44 GMT -6
We had one of these a while back, and I think it's important to keep it going as I'm feeling myself sliding into... something. I dunno, it hasn't stopped raining in 4 days.
Politics/ Covid/ general life... how are y'all doing out there? Anyone need head pats or good vibes?
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Post by lemondrop on Feb 16, 2021 7:33:42 GMT -6
No? Just me?
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Post by starbuck on Feb 16, 2021 7:41:07 GMT -6
lemondrop, it's not just you. I'm trying to wrap my head around how I feel. The last few months have been a roller coaster. In the weeks following Biden's win I was riding high. Notably more calm and relaxed. Then Jan 6 happened. Then inauguration and things started getting done and the administration came out doing some amazing things. Then the trial and inevitable acquittal. So needless to say, the last few months have left me reeling and I'm trying to find balance. I'm really hoping that they get him in criminal court and the government can focus on doing good work instead of the sideshow that is 45. I think it's important to remember that while the trial circus was going on, Biden was still at work securing vaccines. J&J should hopefully be approved and change the game soon. Next thing I want to see is the relief bill pass. Good things are on the way. And let's remember: THE GOP IS IN DISARRAY.
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Post by Eagles on Feb 16, 2021 7:56:03 GMT -6
Not just you. We haven't seen the sun in days, I'm super stressed at work, I miss my family and friends, and my sympathetic nervous system is in overdrive more often than not. Plus I always get February doldrums. I hate winter and everything about it - the cold, the ice, the lack of daylight, all of it.
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Post by lemondrop on Feb 16, 2021 7:58:20 GMT -6
starbuck, completely understand. Roller coaster is such an apt description.
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Post by Rebel on Feb 16, 2021 8:02:52 GMT -6
I’m not ok.
We’ve been home, stuck inside due to weather since Thursday. We are outside every single day usually. I cannot do this stuck inside shit.
We have no power currently. It’s 1degree out. My sister and her family came to my house yesterday because we had power and they didn’t, but now we’ve lost it. So I have a cold 9yo, 4yo, 2.5yo and 4month old under my roof. The roads are too bad to leave.
We also are under a boil notice because the water treatment plant failed due to the cold. But I can’t boil water because my stove is electric. And the stores are entirely bought out. So that’s awesome.
The weather looks like this continues through today and tomorrow. So the soonest I’m looking at power and water returning might be Thursday.
We can’t get a hotel nearby because they have the same issues. And the roads are too bad to go further to find one that doesn’t.
So. Here we sit. Cold. Bored. With miserable kids.
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Post by iruntodrink on Feb 16, 2021 8:03:12 GMT -6
I'm here too, just don't know how to formulate my feelings. I've been off my meds for a month now with very little anxiety, so that's a win.
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Post by lemondrop on Feb 16, 2021 8:04:00 GMT -6
Eagles, liking your post in commiseration.
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Post by lemondrop on Feb 16, 2021 8:05:09 GMT -6
Oh Rebel... can we do anything?
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Post by starbuck on Feb 16, 2021 8:07:46 GMT -6
I’m not ok. We’ve been home, stuck inside due to weather since Thursday. We are outside every single day usually. I cannot do this stuck inside shit. We have no power currently. It’s 1degree out. My sister and her family came to my house yesterday because we had power and they didn’t, but now we’ve lost it. So I have a cold 9yo, 4yo, 2.5yo and 4month old under my roof. The roads are too bad to leave. We also are under a boil notice because the water treatment plant failed due to the cold. But I can’t boil water because my stove is electric. And the stores are entirely bought out. So that’s awesome. The weather looks like this continues through today and tomorrow. So the soonest I’m looking at power and water returning might be Thursday. We can’t get a hotel nearby because they have the same issues. And the roads are too bad to go further to find one that doesn’t. So. Here we sit. Cold. Bored. With miserable kids. Sending you warm vibes. And calm kid vibes. My goodness.
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Post by dc2london on Feb 16, 2021 8:16:10 GMT -6
Damn Rebel I'm so sorry. Please let us know if we can help.
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Post by summerbabe on Feb 16, 2021 8:23:12 GMT -6
I'm glad you started this thread. I'm fine today because it is sunny, and I slept okay. But some days, oh man. Our apartment has never felt smaller, and while I can get to the office one day a week, my husband is probably stuck at home until at least Labor Day, possibly later. It's technically nice that he can work from home, but it isn't great for mental health when every day feels very much the same, and I have a tendency to take on people's moods. My kid is pretty happy for the most part, but I keep finding him like, reading out loud to himself at 2:30 am or hanging out in the living room at 5 am. We're kind of cracking.
We're hoping we can see family at the end of August, but even that isn't a sure thing and it will be like 1.75 years at that point. And I'm definitely fixated on what school will look like in September. I can do this year, but for a crowded NYC public school, I don't see how we aren't hybrid without more space with the distancing requirements. And I get that they are necessary, etc... but still, school is my biggest fantasy. My job is going to be stupid this summer because I'm going to have twice as many students at once, and I think I'll be in the office all the time.
I basically need to think of some things to look forward to. We were going to (empty-ish) museums in the fall when the numbers were better, but I don't want to bring my kid on the subway right now. And then I feel guilty for being like blahhhhh when I realize that so many people have far worse situations. But still. This is maybe not my favorite period in life.
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Post by summerbabe on Feb 16, 2021 8:24:35 GMT -6
Oh man, I'm so sorry Rebel. That's so rough.
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Post by jaygee on Feb 16, 2021 8:34:21 GMT -6
Rebel I’m sorry. When we were stuck inside due to wildfire smoke in the summer it just felt so cruel that the outdoors was even taken away from us during covid times. I hope you get power back soon and the weather clears.
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Post by jaygee on Feb 16, 2021 8:40:16 GMT -6
I’m doing ok at the moment. I’ve really gotten back into exercise and particularly yoga - I’m on a streak of doing 45 days of yoga - and I think that’s saving me right now. I do also feel like life under the Biden administration is less doom filled for me which helps. I had really fallen into a non stop outrage wheel there for awhile.
All that said, I’m so over covid and so over dumb people. I just want to get out and travel. But I do see the light at the end of the tunnel - long tunnel as it may be right now.
I’m here for everyone struggling. I hear you and I will listen and let you vent. You matter and are worth fighting for.
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Post by Eagles on Feb 16, 2021 8:42:14 GMT -6
Rebel what a cluster, I'm so sorry.
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Post by geekygirly on Feb 16, 2021 8:45:56 GMT -6
Rebel So sorry, that sucks. Can we help with anything? Can I Prime you water?
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Post by jkjacq on Feb 16, 2021 8:49:12 GMT -6
OH Rebel, I'm so sorry. Like everyone has said, if there is anything we can do, let us know. I have a friend down there as well and her power has been going off and on and they have a gas stove but its still horrible.
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Post by willow on Feb 16, 2021 8:50:47 GMT -6
Oh my goodness Rebel. Bless you, that is a lot to be dealing with. Having no heat in this weather is absolutely miserable.
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Post by willow on Feb 16, 2021 8:52:24 GMT -6
I am not doing well. I am in an intense weekly schedule of therapy right now doing a new approach and it's been a lot on my psyche to unpack. It's necessary but difficult. Compound that with what I suspect has become PPA and the pandemic, and then my old friend dying last week, I've been in a state. I'm pushing through and all but man. It's feeling really dark over here personally and I'm struggling to swim out of it right now.
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Post by Diordra on Feb 16, 2021 9:03:04 GMT -6
I'm so sorry Rebel, sending you all the warm vibes and calm kid thoughts <3 Hugs to everyone posting here. I don't have much specific to offer, but have changed and upped my meds a few times during the last year
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Post by treeofheaven on Feb 16, 2021 9:04:15 GMT -6
I am not in a good place at all. pdq
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Post by cakewench on Feb 16, 2021 9:08:43 GMT -6
SO many hugs, Rebel and @treeofheaven - please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
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Post by byjove on Feb 16, 2021 9:17:58 GMT -6
Rebel, I'm sending all of the electricity back on vibes to you. I'm worried for you! Please let us know if we can help. treeofheaven, sending hugs <3 you are strong and a tough mama
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Post by enchanted on Feb 16, 2021 9:20:24 GMT -6
Likes are acknowledgment and hugs ♥️ Rebel I hope your power is back on soon. That sounds miserable.
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Post by byjove on Feb 16, 2021 9:24:06 GMT -6
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Post by Rebel on Feb 16, 2021 9:35:29 GMT -6
Thanks guys. A neighbor is giving us some of their water, they have a gas stove.
This should all be over by Friday. And if the house becomes unbearable, theoretically we can go to a community center nearby and stay there. We are supposed to be quarantined til Thursday because of a neighborhood exposure, but surely they’ll have solutions for people like us. I feel bad for exposing my sister and her family but the risk was worth the benefit for them. Their house was 50 when they left, their 4mo couldn’t keep warm.
So. Two days. That’s what I keep telling myself. Has anyone seen Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt? “You can do anything for 10 seconds!” All I have to do is survive for 10 seconds, 480x. Lol sob.
I’m gonna go take a gummy. 😂
Though if anyone has amazing ideas for keeping children entertained inside, no electricity needed....I’ll take those.
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Post by Eagles on Feb 16, 2021 9:35:48 GMT -6
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Post by willow on Feb 16, 2021 9:37:37 GMT -6
treeofheaven I'm sending you so much strength. You're making the right choices and you're keeping your family safe which is so important for all of you. I'm sure your parents are happy to have you there to help you out and I am glad that they are anchoring you during this difficult transition.
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Post by jkjacq on Feb 16, 2021 9:43:08 GMT -6
treeofheaven, sending you strength. I'm glad you have a good support system. <3
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