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[Birdofparadise8]

I has my second shift at work, which was good. 

I was on my way home and could just tell I wasn't okay @Paperdaisy 

[Paperdaisy]

Well that's great about work @Birdofparadise8 

Now, what can you do for self care and to look after yourself tonight? I like to have a big glass of water and watch a good show.. anything you're watching right now? 

[Birdofparadise8]

Yeah but I have so much study I need to do that I really couldn’t be bothered to do I just don’t know if I can be there emotionally to study. Like right now I’m in the kitchen that I share with everyone and I’m trying to not cry @Paperdaisy 

[Paperdaisy]

I'm sorry you're feeling that way @Birdofparadise8 it's exhausting feeling that way when you just want to get on with things. I've been there. Crying can be cathartic too, and there's a place for that.. whatever you feel you need in the moment. Sitting with you 🤗

[Birdofparadise8]

Thank you @Paperdaisy 

I can’t really cry in front of everyone so I’ll wait till I got back to my room. 

[Paperdaisy]

If you cried in front of others @Birdofparadise8 they might offer their support. You deserve support @Birdofparadise8 take care of you ok 😊

[Birdofparadise8]

I don't know them, so I think I'll pass on that. I don't need other teenage judgment right now. 

So I am sitting down eating dinner alone @Paperdaisy 

[Paperdaisy]

You're not alone @Birdofparadise8 💝

[Birdofparadise8]

I feel so utterly alone sorry to say @Paperdaisy 

[Shaz51]

Hugs my @Birdofparadise8 , i amm feeling lonely right now too @Paperdaisy , @Eve7 , @tyme , @creative_writer , but we have each other