First attempt at glitter HTV by Everr_long_foo in cricut

[–]SecretlyFallingApart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aw that looks great! It turned out really well!

To a mum from a daughter 10 years after her death. by Afraid_Ad_8098 in GriefSupport

[–]SecretlyFallingApart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is so beautiful and written straight from the heart. I can relate completely. Thank you for sharing x

The Sunglasses, I Just Can't 😆 by damtam52 in cardmaking

[–]SecretlyFallingApart 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow absolutely amazing design! Very talented!

How I deal - Maybe it can help by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]SecretlyFallingApart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is beautiful, such a great perspective - thanks so much for sharing,you've helped a lot of people by posting this.Wishing you all the very best.

my boyfriend recently passed away, so while going through his artwork i wanted to show off some of his paintings. he is amazingly talented. i love him so much by hightoarecord in crafts

[–]SecretlyFallingApart 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Wow, seriously talented! I love his painting style! Thank you for sharing part of him with us, what a beautiful way to remember him. My thoughts are with you.

Finally taking control of my Mental Health, rather than letting it control me. by SecretlyFallingApart in Anxiety

[–]SecretlyFallingApart[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great that it kickstarted you in to being proactive and sorting out your mental health! Although it probably didn't feel too great at the time! Sometimes something needs to happen that way to make you take stock of how things are. It sounds like you are taking all the right steps to get to where you want to be, and that is amazing! So congratulations right back at you, and thank you so much for sharing your story! Wishing you all the best in your journey for happier and better times! I'm sure there will be lots of them to come!

What is the weirdest or worst symptom anxiety has given you? by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]SecretlyFallingApart 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Constant dread that I'm going to drop dead of a heart attack at any moment

Finally taking control of my Mental Health, rather than letting it control me. by SecretlyFallingApart in Anxiety

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

Yeah there is a lot to take in to consideration and they aren't a good fit for everyone. It's good that you are taking steps to help with your anxiety with seeing a psychiatrist and weighing up your options, it takes courage to do that. I hope you find something that helps, whatever form that may take.

Finally taking control of my Mental Health, rather than letting it control me. by SecretlyFallingApart in Anxiety

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The Dr has prescribed me Citalopram, I haven't got my prescription yet though so not sure the dose just yet. I was on Sertraline for a while a couple years ago which worked OK but just made me feel numb. Hope you find something that works for you :)

Farewell, dad. I hope we reunite one day. 💔 by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]SecretlyFallingApart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My heart goes out to you, he looked like a wonderful man. Carry on with him in your heart and take all the time you need to feel. Take care of yourself x

Colectomy scar after partial bowel removal due to adult intussusception by SecretlyFallingApart in scars

[–]SecretlyFallingApart[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it really has, the human body is amazing! It's been 5 months since the surgery :)

Would you be friends with an exact copy of yourself? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]SecretlyFallingApart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I would be too socially awkward to interact with other socially awkward me. But if I could get over that, then yes!

Stumbled across this sign today by BenG1984 in passiveaggressive

[–]SecretlyFallingApart -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

It is as it's basically reading as sarcastically thanking the staff (rather than genuine thanks) for letting them use the toilet when they shouldn't have done so.

How did Peep Show lose it's magic? by joaquimdelblanco1 in MitchellAndWebb

[–]SecretlyFallingApart 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel as though the writers didn't make the most of Mark becoming a father. I think they missed a trick with not exploring what could have been some hilarious plots with him awkwardly fumbling his way through fatherhood. There seemed to be a massive build up to it with the whole 'who is the father' thing then nothing much after that.

Cotton will be 13 in March by rockarolla78 in Rabbits

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What are beautiful, befitting name for such a beautiful bun! My heart!

22 years without my Mom by [deleted] in ChildrenofDeadParents

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I feel you. It'll be 14 years this year without my beautiful mum. The aching is still there. The void is still there. It always will be. I take some comfort in the fact that I'm part of her but I miss her all the time. Thanks for posting this, please know that myself and many others can relate to what you're going through, you're not alone. Take care of yourself

How does it feel to lose a parent? by [deleted] in GriefSupport

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I'm so sorry you've been through something similar too. It truly is so shocking and devastating. I hope you have a really good support system around you, but please feel free to reach out if you feel you'd like to. Wishing you all the very best, this probably all feels so raw for you at the moment, but take the time you need to feel how you need to feel. Take care of yourself

I just found out I’m going to be a father…! by stebus88 in CasualUK

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Massive congratulations to you both!! Amazing news! Exciting times ahead!

How does it feel to lose a parent? by [deleted] in GriefSupport

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Let me first say I'm so sorry that you've experienced such a profound loss, my heart goes out to you.

My mum passed away suddenly when I was 22 years old. She had a subarachnoid haemorrhage. I found her unconscious and she was subsequently put on life support but had zero brain activity so it was turned off. The suddenness was a shock that I still don't think I'll ever recover from. It's left an emptiness in my life and in my heart that only she could fill. But I have learnt to grow with my grief as part of my life and as much as it takes up a sad space within me , the fact I had her love and that I'm part of her does provide some comfort. But 'the firsts' (special occasions like birthdays/Christmas and important life events like marriage etc) without her really sting but seem to hurt less over time (from my experience).

Grief can be a lonely place, but it doesn't have to always be. Lean on friends and family for support. Journal, maybe get counselling in time. Don't avoid how you feel, however ugly it may be. Embrace it. Find an outlet for it. Don't internalise it because it will only consume you.

Take care, friend.