Ariel B.
Oh, Mary. I'm so sorry to hear this news. I will be praying for this family. People in my family have had a similar thing happen...losing a baby is one of the worst things on Earth.
(In fact, I'm fighting tears thinking about these two situations.)
You're doing all the right things, Mary. They just need to know they're not alone. You can't fill the void they now have, but you can always let them know that you are there for them. Inviting them to your bf's family's house was a perfect idea. Thank you for being such a wonderful person to this family.
Posts by Ariel B.
I don't get into the contests because it's all a bit confusing for me.
I think I feel your pain, but I kind of tilt my head, shake it off, and go to a different page. Lol.
KellBell- I HATE it when people say that someone is a "Jew" for something bad! It makes no sense. And, by the way, the guy who created you, you know, GOD, His Son was a Jew. By the way. Not trying to get into a religious debate, but that's just what I want to tell people when they say that!
Shay, just so you know...It's definitely not just teenagers.
I wish you the absolute best. Going into high school was a huge transition for me as well. I wasn't shy in middle school; I was mean. I was used to everyone calling me names and such, so I was just mean to everyone but my close friends.
This transition is a big one, and I hope it turns positive for you as well! =)
1) Change your music. Try Lady Gaga, Madonna, Hilary Duff.
2) Change your style. Just add one super crazy accessory a day. Normal clothes with a neon yellow and green chunky bracelet make enough of a statement to say "I'm different."
3) Sing REALLY LOUD when you're by yourself. Listen to yourself. Dance around naked. The more comfortable you are with yourself, the more comfortable you could be with others. (But don't dance naked in front of them...)
4) Remember: People are people and they will always be that way. They may not ever approve of you...but YOU can approve of yourself.
<3
Girl. I STILL feel this way. I'm signed up for NINE SWAPS at the moment (YIKES)
I just love to practice. I love making new things I've never done and I love taking what I CAN do and twist it a bit for a different swap. And that's what it's all about- trading your own styles with another's and learning throughout the process. And, of course, making friends along the way. =)
I was in a brainstorming session with the Harry Potter Alliance (google it) and Imagine Better and in the near future, they want to attack this particular issue.
I admittedly say the "r" word out of sheer habit. It took me a LONG, LONG time to stop saying that things are "gay" as a negative thing because of how popular it is. I have tons of gay friends and it was still really, really hard. I'm trying to stop saying the "r" word.
I don't have anyone close to me who is autistic or otherwise handicapped, but I've met some wonderful people who are. There are ways to say to knock it off without being rude, like "you shouldn't say that" or "what if someone who IS retarded is around?"
I am confident that the percentage of people who say it will decrease in the near future. Along with people who are racist, sexist, homophobic, etc., there will always be negative people who are too ignorant to stop. I think we all just need to be a little more aware.
Aw, best of luck, darling. You know we'll be here. =)
This sounds wonderful! The movies, the exercising, the bubble baths. Exercising is clinically proven to release endorphins, the "feel good" hormones in your body- keep it up! I'm glad you've got the motivation. If you can find something that's exercising and fun, go for it. I'm going to get a trampoline tomorrow!
Just remember the things that make you happy. <3
God will take care of you! I've had the year of painful decisions, break ups, and several deaths, and I made it through. I like to watch a Hilary Duff movie, particularly The Perfect Man, and eat raw cookie dough! Another good movie is It's Complicated for that mood. Sometimes I'll watch Titanic and get out a "good cry" myself. It can even be better to watch a sad movie by yourself so you can wail and punch pillows! I definitely have my slumps and, even though there's no cure-all, these things are what tend to help me.
Always remember there's tons of stuff here on CO+K to get you in a good mood, as well as wonderful people to help you get through stuff. Feel free to message me if you ever need someone to talk to. I'm a very odd, understanding person and I don't judge people very easily. Everyone has slumps, and remember, it's a slump, not a downfall. You'll get back up. =)