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pnwest

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39. Thank you so much, everyone - there's so much here to think about, so much that's helpful.

Thu Apr 9, 2020, 04:21 PM

Apr 2020

It's not my turn to suffer, and it's not my turn to help. It's my turn to be grateful, stay out of the way, and I am allowed to enjoy the blessings of my circumstances.

I feel the shadow lifting already.

Thank you.

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Help. I feel so guilty and I cannot shake it. [View all] pnwest Apr 2020 OP

You, personally cannot change the world at large Miguelito Loveless Apr 2020 #1

Thank you, I did that and it's good to be reminded that that counts! pnwest Apr 2020 #13

What would you advise a good friend to do in this case if they came to you seeking wisdom? ZZenith Apr 2020 #2

I can't think of any response other than to commiserate. Truly. pnwest Apr 2020 #3

I can commiserate with you, being in very similar circumstances. ZZenith Apr 2020 #10

And yet, it's noticeable how many people are TURNING to art at this time. There's pnwest Apr 2020 #12

It will come in time. ZZenith Apr 2020 #20

Your understanding me is making me cry....I've been in a creative slump for a long time, and it's pnwest Apr 2020 #21

I have mad empathy for you. ZZenith Apr 2020 #27

Perfect. That's exactly what I need to take into my heart. Thank you :) pnwest Apr 2020 #30

Yes!) SheltieLover Apr 2020 #51

Nonsense Tweedy Apr 2020 #47

Ah yes, the Drill Sargeant approach. ZZenith Apr 2020 #48

Just the facts approach Tweedy Apr 2020 #62

I am well aware of art history, thanks. ZZenith Apr 2020 #64

Not in the least Tweedy Apr 2020 #65

Ok. I will do just that. pnwest Apr 2020 #54

Do! Tweedy Apr 2020 #63

you could buy your guilt off Kali Apr 2020 #4

I have given a few dollars. Good reminder. pnwest Apr 2020 #14

This isn't a sprint. It's a relay race. Phoenix61 Apr 2020 #5

It's not my turn with the baton, and the above post saying I personally can't change the whole world pnwest Apr 2020 #18

You are doing good for your community just by staying home The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2020 #6

very true, even tho it seems like nothing, by staying home i'm one less drag on the pnwest Apr 2020 #22

I get it... FirstLight Apr 2020 #7

thank YOU for sharing as well. You are def not the only one with emotional bullshit. Hugs. pnwest Apr 2020 #23

All of us have done this. Learn to forgive yourself for not being Perfect. flying_wahini Apr 2020 #8

Great idea, I just messaged her and asked how he is, if he's safe and well. pnwest Apr 2020 #25

Replace guilt with gratitude. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #9

No, i don't resent you at all, I'm in the same place. I also feel much awe and gratitude. pnwest Apr 2020 #26

If you can, donate to a food pantry. guillaumeb Apr 2020 #11

brave? more like desperate. I didn't have anywhere else to turn, and DU is such a great pnwest Apr 2020 #28

Definitely brave. guillaumeb Apr 2020 #59

😊 thank you pnwest Apr 2020 #60

Show your gratitude nocoincidences Apr 2020 #15

I will look for just such an opportunity! Thank you! pnwest Apr 2020 #32

Don't beat yourself up over a silly remark that you made that obviously does not represent Arkansas Granny Apr 2020 #16

You are very kind. Thank you. pnwest Apr 2020 #33

you can volunteer from home barbtries Apr 2020 #17

I am very much like you get the red out Apr 2020 #19

I have this as a recurring issue as well. Maybe we need to learn to translate the pnwest Apr 2020 #34

I started a howl from your porch group in my village. redwitch Apr 2020 #24

That's awesome, how do you coordinate that? FirstLight Apr 2020 #29

Community page on Facebook for my village and my personal page. redwitch Apr 2020 #38

I thought about doing the 8pm howl, but my neighbors would call the men in white coats...LOL pnwest Apr 2020 #36

Just thinking about howling makes me happy. redwitch Apr 2020 #42

I'm in awe of those brave people, for sure. pnwest Apr 2020 #44

Looking out for yourself and being safe during this time is not about being lucky. cayugafalls Apr 2020 #31

Thank you :) pnwest Apr 2020 #35

Realize you're being far more affected by anxiety than you think. Jirel Apr 2020 #37

wonderful advice, thank you so much. pnwest Apr 2020 #41

Thank you so much, everyone - there's so much here to think about, so much that's helpful. pnwest Apr 2020 #39

Hi Pn SheltieLover Apr 2020 #40

it helps in a large way! I will check out that link. thank you. pnwest Apr 2020 #43

Please also know SheltieLover Apr 2020 #46

Here is link to info on mindfulness SheltieLover Apr 2020 #49

Take it from someone who beats herself up for days at a time, (points at self) GemDigger Apr 2020 #45

Our modern society puts so much emphasis on doing. Maraya1969 Apr 2020 #50

There's another way to look at it. NoRoadUntravelled Apr 2020 #52

Thank you, that perspective is immensely helpful. pnwest Apr 2020 #55

Unwarranted guilt is a manifestation of depression. mzmolly Apr 2020 #53

As suggested express your gratitude & help others a bit if appalachiablue Apr 2020 #56

Were you raised Catholic or Jewish? customerserviceguy Apr 2020 #57

Oddly enough, no! LOL. But my mom was pnwest Apr 2020 #58

Just like customerserviceguy Apr 2020 #61

Thank you - this conversation has been hugely helpful. pnwest Apr 2020 #67

I'm making wellness calls for my county. cwydro Apr 2020 #66

Some of your current situation may be due to luck, sure, CrispyQ Apr 2020 #68

I've turned a corner since posting this thread. Everyone's advice has been SO helpful in pnwest Apr 2020 #69