Mental Wellness Support Group

[Bynar0110]

I did something positive for a change for myself.

 

[Commander Troi]

I got hit by The Sads yesterday, but managed to ride the wave and watched some comedy.

 

[fireproof78]

So I think maybe I will try for one of the horse ranch/stable jobs but then I start thinking about how different that is from retail, and it's totally new to me, and I'll be dealing with an environment I've never been, and I'd have to learn a lot of new skills.

Can I ask a dumb question, not knowing your situation from the person next door-is that a bad thing?

 

[Bynar0110]

I got hit by The Sads yesterday, but managed to ride the wave and watched some comedy.

I hate when that happens. Glad you managed to ride it out.

 

[JD]

Can I ask a dumb question, not knowing your situation from the person next door-is that a bad thing?

Not necessarily, the thought of it is just a little scary for me.

 

[fireproof78]

Not necessarily, the thought of it is just a little scary for me.

Understandable, but also normal. I hate doing new things but it's also the only way to learn. I could stay in retail because I'm pretty good at it but I hated it. Only way it changed was doing a new thing. Scary? Yes. Worth it? So far, yes

 

[JD]

I did get to pet of some of the horses I see on my bike ride yesterday, and it really got me thinking about how much I like being around them.

 

[fireproof78]

I did get to pet of some of the horses I see on my bike ride yesterday, and it really got me thinking about how much I like being around them.

Dude, you've got a passion for animals. That's a great strength which can support you in learning new things.

 

[JD]

I think I made up my mind, I'm just gonna go back to retail, but then pick a day to have off every week so I can go down and volunteer at one of the animal sanctuaries in our area. There's 3 possibilities, so I just have to see which one (or even ones) I can get my mom to take me to. The problem is two are a little farther away than we go on a regular basis, and one's closer, but isn't in the best part of town. I'm hoping I can convince her to take me to one of the farther ones, they're bigger and nicer than the closer one.

 

[Jellico]

I’m suggesting to my wife that she volunteer at a place, like a shelter or sanctuary for animals. I know people who adopt/rescue disabled animals and I really think that brings out the best in people.

 

[Bynar0110]

Unexpected Lower Back pain, plus Neck Pain and buzzing in ears . Feeling horrible

 

[Commander Troi]

Unexpected Lower Back pain, plus Neck Pain and buzzing in ears . Feeling horrible

*hugs*

 

[Bynar0110]

*hugs*

Thanks

 

[fireproof78]

I think I made up my mind, I'm just gonna go back to retail, but then pick a day to have off every week so I can go down and volunteer at one of the animal sanctuaries in our area. There's 3 possibilities, so I just have to see which one (or even ones) I can get my mom to take me to. The problem is two are a little farther away than we go on a regular basis, and one's closer, but isn't in the best part of town. I'm hoping I can convince her to take me to one of the farther ones, they're bigger and nicer than the closer one.

You got this!

 

[JD]

Thanks. One of my other hesitations with going for a job at one of the ranches/stables is that they're all small, privately owned facilities, so I figure the chances are most of them probably wouldn't pay all that well for just cleaning stalls and that kind of stuff, and probably wouldn't have a whole of lot benefits. Especially not compared to a bigger company like the kind of stores I'd be looking at.

I’m suggesting to my wife that she volunteer at a place, like a shelter or sanctuary for animals. I know people who adopt/rescue disabled animals and I really think that brings out the best in people.

What kind of animals?

 

[Peach Wookiee]

Tomorrow, I am doing something on my terms that should have been done when I was a teen. I am finally getting baptized at church. That I was the only one of the seven kids in my generation in the family that hadn't been baptized has irked me for some time. My current church announced a Baptism Sunday, and I decided to take advantage of that. So at 43 years of age, I'm finally getting baptized.

 

[fireproof78]

Tomorrow, I am doing something on my terms that should have been done when I was a teen. I am finally getting baptized at church. That I was the only one of the seven kids in my generation in the family that hadn't been baptized has irked me for some time. My current church announced a Baptism Sunday, and I decided to take advantage of that. So at 43 years of age, I'm finally getting baptized.

Congratulations! How exciting! My dad and I got baptized together; I was 13 and he was 40.

 

[fireproof78]

Especially not compared to a bigger company like the kind of stores I'd be looking at.

Fair enough. Nothing wrong with paying the bills. I did retail for 11 years to do that.

 

[Peach Wookiee]

Congratulations! How exciting! My dad and I got baptized together; I was 13 and he was 40.

Thanks! And that must’ve been amazing!

 

[JD]

I put in an application for the grocery store up the street, but when I asked my mom about taking me to volunteer at one of the animal sanctuaries on one of my days off, she said they were too far away.