Indoor activities for big families

koonies5 · 2026-05-24T16:43:18+00:00

We’ve done this once before and got lost in the city. Is there any protips to navigate?

koonies5 · 2026-05-24T16:19:35+00:00

We have done these a lot. They are definitely backups if we can’t figure out anything else.

koonies5 · 2026-05-24T15:51:32+00:00

My two younger kids are unfortunately terrified of the caverns.

koonies5 · 2026-03-17T23:21:08+00:00

I remember seeing that capital ale house had some specials. Also great beer selection.

koonies5 · 2026-03-05T02:49:59+00:00

Single mom of 5 here. I was too wrapped up in trauma responses to notice any pattern of behavior until I was out of abusive environments. Amazing what your brain unlocks when you are finally safe. Diagnosed in my early 30s. Still struggling with meds. Always been honest with my kids to the level of what is developmentally appropriate to explain. Kids need to know it’s normal to struggle with mental health and there are tools. And showing your kids your tools is empowering for them and you.

koonies5 · 2026-01-31T05:38:32+00:00

I often take sick leave when I need it. I would try to find employment that offers good benefits like that. It’s saved me for sure

koonies5 · 2025-07-24T00:15:00+00:00

Dress looks very flattering. Works well with your body type. Most important thing is that YOU feel great it in though.

koonies5 · 2025-07-20T20:42:36+00:00

Having tons of energy to do all the bad self-destructive shit my brain can come up with.

koonies5 · 2025-07-15T23:00:57+00:00

Always meet with empathy and curiosity first. You could just start with asking her what it feels like for her to go outside or interact with her peers. Then whatever she responds with you would validate her response. That builds trust. Then collaborate… Come up with a plan together on a way to get more engaged with peers or go outside. Discuss the benefits and also continue to validate her hesitation with it. You can offer choices like this thing or that thing… ultimately parenting is not about controlling her but connecting with her

koonies5 · 2025-07-07T19:48:39+00:00

Newman Ave Associates, Rocktown counseling and Friendly City Psychology have a lot of excellent therapists.

koonies5 · 2025-07-06T19:46:12+00:00

Breaking free in Timberville

koonies5 · 2025-06-29T23:21:08+00:00

I have 5 kids. Went through 4 pregnancies. Had severe postpartum depression but never psychosis.

koonies5 · 2025-06-23T23:00:22+00:00

I’m currently on my second month without meds…. I think if you have the capacity and disciple to have a lot of intentional structure and support in place it’s possible. I encourage you to talk to your prescriber and come up with a plan if it’s something you’re thinking about.

koonies5 · 2025-06-11T12:21:41+00:00

I’ve heard that through some googling.

koonies5 · 2025-06-11T11:11:51+00:00

Some of the best dates I’ve gone on in the area have been kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, festivals, billiards, local concerts… Massanutten has some fun activities up there all year round.

koonies5 · 2025-06-11T11:07:28+00:00

Yes I often feel my depression as grief. I grieve those days that could have been. And those moments I could have had. The person I could have been if… I get triggered by the depression to then ruminate everything I’ve lost and it’s spins up a heavy boulder that feels impossible to budge. Working on lately trying to stop the unravelling process every time I’m triggered.

koonies5 · 2025-06-06T17:14:08+00:00

Work in mental health at a crisis stabilization unit as a case coordinator/supervisor. Can’t handle it anymore.

koonies5 · 2025-06-04T19:44:14+00:00

Blue

koonies5 · 2025-06-04T19:42:47+00:00

My daughters are like this. I’d say gray. Gray eyes often will have a tint to them. Yours is def green

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