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the purrfect couple 😄

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smol

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#caturday

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#caturday 😍

itty bitty #boop

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stained glass kitty cat

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#caturday

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#caturday 😍

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'Being alone in the midst of a widely reported trauma, watching endless hours of 24-hr news or countless articles on the internet, is the quickest way for anxiety and fear to tiptoe into your heart and plant their roots of secondary trauma.' Brene Brown

I post positively to remind me (and perhaps you) that we all need healthy defenses against the toll of exposure to chronic stress. Not to ignore reality, but to help bolster coping with a reality that is often sad and troubling.

#CSGN

For those who experience today as a source of pain or disappointment...

For those who are missing someone precious...

For those who feel frustrated and alienated today...

You are NOT alone.

Your perceptions and feelings matter regardless of the pressure to be otherwise on this holiday.

Reach out and connect here--lots of compassionate people in CoSo will get it.

And if the pain is taking you to dangerous places, please call

1-800-273-8255
Or text START to 741741
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On Christmas Eve, regardless of your faith or belief, I wish that each of you find at least one candle in your life...

a person, pet, cause, or idea that offers you light in the darkness.

May it offer you truth, inspiration, and warmth during cold times.

Please also have heart and hands willing to hold a candle for others who may be searching or struggling.

Peace and love,

~M

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Hey all--repeating myself here but feeling it's worth a second look:

New CS Folks--

J has created a place where we can truly engage without fear of intrusive manipulation. He has worked hard to protect us so that we can do what we aspire to do--share ideas, laugh, debate, and learn from each other to build community rather than sow division.

Can you feel the difference already?

Ain't it AMAZING?? 😃