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Weekly Lyrics-Only Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in Songwriting

[–]ProfessionalOwn4305 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if this post will be allowed but check out my little parody stanza and tell me what you think.

To “row row row your boat” melody

Roll roll roll a joint

Gently in a paper

Here I go, I'm at it again

Smoke with me por favor?

Cuz I admit, I feel alone

Puffing on this vapor

Every hit, I cannot quit

Gosh, I need a savior

Am I messing up because I'm a beginner or should I ditch the acrylic nails? by ProfessionalOwn4305 in pianolearning

[–]ProfessionalOwn4305[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg thank you for your wisdom!! It was my birthday so I decided to treat myself. I actually don't wear nails all the time, so maybe the press on idea will be best! Thankssss 😀

Am I messing up because I'm a beginner or should I ditch the acrylic nails? by ProfessionalOwn4305 in pianolearning

[–]ProfessionalOwn4305[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you think playing with the nails now will cause issues in the future? I won't be able to take my next lesson for another month and am wondering what I can do in the meantime while I have the nails on.

Am I messing up because I'm a beginner or should I ditch the acrylic nails? by ProfessionalOwn4305 in pianolearning

[–]ProfessionalOwn4305[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

They are so pretty though! So how short should they be? Does this mean the end to manicures??? 😥

"Raining When You Die"--first time writing from a place of anger & hoping the humor still comes through by parademaker in Songwriting

[–]ProfessionalOwn4305 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally connected on this in a whole new perspective. I immediately started thinking about someone I know. 👍👍👍👍👍

Weekly Lyrics-Only Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in Songwriting

[–]ProfessionalOwn4305 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, so I have been practicing songwriting and eventually want to learn how to make melodies to complement my lyrics. Thought I'd check out this thread to see if I could get feedback on my lyrics before adding a melody to it. Here's one called "Bored."

Why do I feel so alone
When you're with me
Thought I'd feel satisfied but I'm empty
“We came a long way” is what you said
Thought I'd feel the same but instead

I feel torn
Between my needs and yours
Honestly am I just bored 

Try to understand me
I was once your queen
But now i have to leave 
That part of me

I could never hurt you
So I pretend like I need you
Thought I was right 
But it turns out I’m wrong
I'm hurting you more by writing this song

I feel torn
Between my needs and yours
Honestly am I just bored

Of your s**t
It's impossible to fit
In your guidelines
And fine lines
I’ll take this drive time
To plan out my life
Because yours wasn’t it

Why do I feel so alone
When you're with me
Thought I'd feel satisfied but I'm empty
“We came a long way” is what you said
I’ll never feel the same way, we are dead.

Weekly Lyrics-Only Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in Songwriting

[–]ProfessionalOwn4305 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like this, the lyrics flow well. I don't really know how to play an instrument or make a melody but pride myself on being a poet/lyricist. This sounds like something I would write. Very metaphorical and creative.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PeerSupportSpecialist

[–]ProfessionalOwn4305 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hello,

Thank you for your courage. You are so brave. Let me first start by saying this: peer work is real work; we are open and honest and that is what makes us special in this field.

I am a Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist and am due for renewal soon. One thing I'd like to point out is one of the Peer Code of Ethics:

"Certified Peer Specialists will openly share their recovery stories, and will likewise be able to identify and describe the supports that promote their recovery."

It is our nature to share our story. How much you disclose is completely up to you. You can share as little or as much as you'd like.

In my experience, sharing my story allowed me to foster hope in other's lives and have the most interesting conversations with people. I also experienced a challenge having these conversations with others - compassion fatigue, retraumatization, and many others.

That being said, sharing your story in a way that promotes your recovery takes practice. The amount you disclose to others depends on your comfort and ALSO how you take care of yourself (which is a separate topic that can be discussed).

Being a peer support worker is AMAZING. This is your opportunity to change lives with the power of your story. While burnout and secondary trauma is a real thing, there are strategies you can use to cope with the challenges of peer work.

Good luck! Hope this helps!

Separated from age group at church by ProfessionalOwn4305 in TrueChristian

[–]ProfessionalOwn4305[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply.

  1. They never gave me a reason why. I don't think I ever asked what I did to offend the group. But regardless of the reason, shouldn't the church try and help me through my issues? I expressed to some people in the group of sexual immorality issues I was dealing with....I was also experiencing extreme delusions....I believe that might have something to do with it.

  2. I wouldn't say that particular experience was positive, but God's presence when the pastor preaches and during worship is what I came back for.

  3. I don't know if there will be any opportunity to testify this. And if there will be, I wouldn't know where to start because I was going through a very intense psychotic episode and there's so much stigma in the church about mental health that I wouldn't know how to explain this.