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Are You Listening???

by Charlie ~

Rated: GC · Book · Emotional · #2181458

A journey of self-improvement - or not.

Sup? I'm Char.
You may know me from timeless classics such as

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30-Day Blogging Challenge ON HIATUS

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WDC's Longest Running Blog Competition - Hiatus
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Because real life isn't always roses and sunshine...
#2094931 by Stik to My Own Beat

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Believin' all the lies that they're tellin' ya
Buyin' all the products that they're sellin' ya
They say jump and ya say "how high?"
Ya braindead, ya got a fuckin' bullet in ya head

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

👼intuey

Jul 22, 2023 at 8:05am
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Hey Char, It's been a while since I've touched base with you. I'm so sorry for your loss. The last thing people should say is everyone loses their grandparents eventually, or it will get better with time. It's the last thing you want to hear when you're hurting. Death sucks, long-lasting illness sucks! Having to decide to let the person go to keep them from suffering REALLY SUCKS! I think the only ones who can understand truly just how much are those who have had to make that decision. My heart breaks for you.

I'm not religious, but I do have a strong faith in God. I call myself spiritual because I don't agree with all the rules and regulations of religion. I do know I will see my family and friends again, and this is a great comfort. I can only imagine how much more painful the death of loved ones is without this belief. But you're right, it can't be faked. But it is a beautiful thing.

Having mental health issues during times like this makes it even harder to go through. I know what you mean about seeing things that aren't there. I'd walk into a room, and say, "Where's Star?" and she would be sitting right in front of me. When I looked, I swear I saw an empty chair. The mind is crazy. It gives new meaning to a mind of its own

Some time has passed since you wrote this. I don't know when you'll see this but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and I'm sending good energy your way. I hope you're doing better. I look forward to hearing from you.

Aiva Raine

Mar 28, 2023 at 9:40pm
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I'm sorry for your loss. I know they are shitty sounding words that don't even attempt to fill or fix, but they're meant in sincerity.

Having lost several people the best advice I was ever given was when life gets too hard- take it at your own pace. If a day is too much- cope with an hour at a time. If that's too much, take it ten minutes at a time. If that's too much- then you deal with one minute at a time. Work through life and grief at your pace. And don't ever feel guilty because you feel sad. And if you can- find one positive in each chunk of time- even if it's something as little as the beauty of sunlight on a leaf or the softness of your shirt. And ask for help if you need it.

Elle

Mar 7, 2023 at 3:29pm
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Aw, Charlie, I'm so sorry. It's a shit thing to go through whether it's sudden or not. And just because everyone goes through it, doesn't make it easier. It also doesn't take into account that you were closer to them than your parents. Nobody says 'Oh, everyone loses their parents eventually' do they? Surely not. And that's what's happened here really. I'm actually glad you've got an appointment with a professional tomorrow, because they might be able to help you with getting through that initial devastation.

When my dad lost his mother, he really struggled with his own lack of religion. As you say, there is some comfort in believing they've gone to a better place, been reunited with loved ones, that you'll see them again, and so on. For most of my life, Dad would say 'Religion is a crutch for the weak', but I definitely saw him struggle with the finality of it when he lost his mother, the person he was probably closest to.

My thoughts are with you.

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~Minja~

Mar 7, 2023 at 3:21pm
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Crazy stuff, grief. If you want to talk about it, message me always.

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QPdoll

Mar 7, 2023 at 6:21am
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I understand what you mean about wanting to tell your grandmother something. I did the same thing after my grandmother passed. I was at home and the first thing I thought was to call grandma. I picked up the phone and realized that she wouldn't answer. It's so tough losing your grandparents, especially as close as you were. I don't have any magic words, but take care of yourself. It's what they would want.

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Robert Waltz

Mar 6, 2023 at 10:31pm
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Take care of yourself during this difficult time.

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Anni Pon

Mar 6, 2023 at 9:06pm
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I know it doesn't help any, but I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine much worse than losing a parent or parental figure. They represent stability and safety, you grew up with them, and you've relied on them for most, if not all, of your life. You're right, the initial devastation will fade and things won't feel so fresh. But, as you know, grief never really goes away. It just becomes a permanent part of you.

It's horrible that you only got a couple days worth of bereavement! That's not even long enough for the shock to wear off enough to START grieving. I hope you have the support of someone else in your life to help you through this dark time. Take it easy on yourself in the mean time, that's all you really can do. Taking care of your physical self, eating and sleeping, is critical. Sleep deprivation and hunger will make things feel a million times worse than they actually are (which, for the record, is already pretty bad).

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Harlow Flick, Right Fielder

Mar 6, 2023 at 8:56pm
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This is such a very human thing, isn't it.

“I think there is nearly an overwhelming sadness to the human predicament.” - Skinny Boy Hill

BOOM! This ain’t no whipped cream pie I’m tossing.

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Cinn

Feb 20, 2023 at 9:34pm
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I actually pretty much love this one. Nice, man...

Cinn

Feb 19, 2023 at 11:07am
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I'd say that more freedom for participants would attract more people. One obvious example that I've never understood is fiction vs poetry. If it's an activity, not a contest, why not allow people to explore whatever the theme of your activity is with whatever type of writing that want to do?

I've actually written for countless contests/activities over the years but never entered... because they inspired me, but I don't fit within the guidelines. Max rating too low, items required (book entries only over here), no poetry accepted, etc.

I know well why people restrict writers' freedom, but they're also restricting the number of participants they'll get. I still just take the inspiration where I can get it.

#273. I was OK for five minutes.
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#272. Polterguide
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#271. *awkward coughing noises*
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#270. The 6 month update
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#269. Update from the underground
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#268. I'm gonna need you to self soothe.
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#267. Broken brain vibes
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#266. Oh are we ranting about health stuff?
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#265. A fun game for conservatives
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#264. Can I reset my brain?
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#263. 3 months later...
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#262. Memoirs of a Difficult Person.
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#261. With a most sincere yawn…
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#260. A moment of silence for this existential crisis
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#259. New phone, who dis
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#258. Possess me
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#257. If I've got a problem say it to my face.
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#256. Time to set boundaries
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#255. Oops.
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#254. I dont give a fuck, I'm not giving up, I still want it all
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#253. When everything is gone, there'll be nothing left to lose
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#252. IT'S ALiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiVE.
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#251. Why are popular books like this?
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#250. Avoidance & Toxic Positivity
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#249. Hey, Trump supporters, you suck.
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#248. I spy a thing that frustrates me.
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#247. bye-bye 2020!
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#246. I don't caaaaare.
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#245. Things I'm washing my hands of in 2021
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#244. Imagine me not eating chestnuts
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#243. Do these human rights make my socialism look big?
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#242. Oops, my brain broke.
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#241. The most wonderful time of the year for pot brownies.
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#240. Addiction, Holidays, and The Catcher in the Rye
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#239. No, it’s not okay.
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#238. As you wish
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#237. And to think I was having a mental breakdown.
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#236. And that’s a wrap!
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#235. Best/Worst advice
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#234. Just a touch of delirium
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#233. What do you waaaant
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#232. Council of Three Fires
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#231. No, No, & No. :)
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#230. Complete peace with OCD? Riiight...
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#229. And a side of art
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#228. Move over
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#227. And with full rage...
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#226. You can't fit here
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#225. Psych units, mental health clinics, rehab centers, oh my!
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#224. So you want an origin story?
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#223. No room for control issues in 2020.
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#222. Welp, that was dangerous.
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#221. I want to be good.
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#220. 1, 2, 3 epiphany
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#219. Spin the wheel of emotion
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#218. Dear Brain, stopppppp.
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#217. Oh, I was supposed to talk about food?
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#216. With deepest apologies to my neighbor...
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#215. Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-Flailing Tubeman
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#214. The missing compass
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#213. Hot, hot, cold.
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#212. On the grid and exhausted
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#211. Let’s finish 2020 first
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#210. Just the most stressful night ever.
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#209. The deep end times three
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#208. I'm ready to end this.
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#207. What do you want?
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#206. I don’t want to get all political - JUST KIDDING.
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#205. Me first, please
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#204. In 24 hours
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#203. Control Yourself
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#202. R.I.P to The Notorious R.B.G.
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#201. Am I more than you bargained for yet?
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#200. Around, sort of.
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#199. Is there still a pandemic?
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#198. Watch out for the epiphany.
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#197. I'm ready to be shown how.
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#196. I'm not sensitive, you're sensitive.
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#195. That's a misconception...
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#194. Maybe just don't criticize me. =)
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#193. Just be positive... unless you can't
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#192. My love letter to WDC, or how your actions matter.
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#191. Surgery #2 (alternative title: 2020 WHY)
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#190. Is it something you said?
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#189. So much time to question my life...
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#188. Pour a little salt.
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#187. Make it make sense.
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#186. Oof, right in the trauma bone.
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#185. Won't you torture someone else's sleep?
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#184. Fuuuuuuuck everything.
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#183. Pandemic-ing with OCD
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#182. Dear Ghosts...
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#181. 30-Day Reflection
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#180. In my dreams...
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#179. Please mercy kill these book tropes.
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#178. Therapathetic.
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#177. One for the road
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#176. Week in Review
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#175. I'm not picky.
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#174. Adaptation Time
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