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Editor (nonfiction); love travel, chocolate, all things British; Voyager; Postcrosser; Global Citizen; Hearing Aid Wearer 🚫DMs: Interact w/ me on platform 1st.
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The biggest sin a writer can commit 👇
@ChrisDavidGill
The biggest sin is listening to naysayers who tell you not to write because it's impractical, there's no money in it, etc. Write because it feeds your soul. Don't let others knock you off your path.
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Be honest. Do you talk to yourself when you are alone?
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Twitter Peeps, I'm going to the ER. Hopefully it's nothing, but w/ the stress of 2 recent deaths in the family, my health has not been good. Worst case scenario, I'm having a heart attack; best case scenario it's anxiety. I'm having a lot of pain in arm/shoulder blade. Pray.
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I fell in my bathroom. Stood up from the toilet, lost my balance, fell, and smacked my head against the wall tiles. Now I have a nice bump on my forehead. I'm okay, but the sheer brutality of getting older sucks sometimes.
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Will you all do me a favor, please?
Please pray for me.
My friend's death is really hitting me hard. This is my 4th death this year. Not sure how much more I can take.
Whether you believe in God or not (doesn't matter), please pray for my inner peace. Thanks.
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Random tweet:
Does anyone remember the
"Calgon, take me away" commercials?
Nope?
Okay, I'll show myself out...
I'm old.🤣
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Okay, I'm just going to put this out there: I need a hug.
I know you can't hug me. If you can, please send pictures of puppies (which I love) and/or send me some good vibes. I really appreciate it.
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@Soulislunar
Collectively women are rising and realizing their worth. I think this scares men because they can't control us like they used to. We're are coming out of the patriarchal spell that men had us under. Good for us! Men need to grow up & realize this.
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The grief for my mom who is still alive, but who is lost to advanced dementia, is so big I can barely contain it sometimes. I miss her so much. My ❤️ is broken. The weight of the grief is crushing me right now.
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How I really look with no makeup, no hair done, and new glasses. My face all splotchy and red due to grief, but this is who am now. I’m liking my new glasses at least.
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Just blocked someone who said I was feeling sorry for myself.
Well, lady, I hope you never experience grief. And, I hope you never have an insensitive soul tell you to stop feeling sorry for yourself.
Grief is not feeling sorry for yourself. Grief is grief, and it IS valid.
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@DrZedZha
Really? This is taught in medical schools? That patients are unreliable? This is sad. It would seem to me that patients would be the most reliable source of their own health/well-being.
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My brother just died. Although it was expected, I am beyond devastated.
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What saying irritates you?
Mine is: "Fake it till you make it." 🤮
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We're having a thunderstorm right now. I love a good rainstorm. How about you?
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Twitter peeps: This is the first time this has happened to me, so be gentle.
Some bloke (who I have since blocked) posted my profile picture & then mocked it, making fun of it. I blocked him & reported him for harassment. I hope I did the right thing.
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@MellyMelly10977
Thanks for this chart. Handy to have. I will bookmark. Turns out I have Calcific Tendonitis of Shoulder, which caused the radiating pain.
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I need to say this:
I'm tired of people in their 20s & 30s thinking they are old.
Can I bitch slap you, please?
You're not old. If it was 2,000 yrs ago, then yes, you'd be old. But we're in 2023, folks. Your best life is still yet to come. Truly. The 50s are nifty.
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Thank you, twitter peeps, for putting up with me. I just had 2 family members dies within 8 days of each other, so I'm a bit raw. Thanks for those who stick with me. Apologies to those I offend. I try my best to do well.
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@Theholisticpsyc
Thank you for that last sentence: "Anxiety is a symptom of not feeling safe and memories form in safety." This explains a lot.
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What general life advice would you give someone who is at mid-life (in the 40-60 age range)?
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@Theholisticpsyc
Yep. The gut doesn't lie. If your gut is clenching, there is something off. If you can exhale FULLY and COMPLETELY, then it means you are comfortable around them & they are a safe person.
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@ML_Philosophy
That we need to feel SAFE with you. If we don't feel safe with you, we are going to hold back emotionally, psychologically, even sexually. You won't get all of us without safety.
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@StealieWillie
I've done the same thing! The mask was good for being able to disguise talking to oneself.
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@Theholisticpsyc
Extremely loved? At age 50, while on a retreat in South Africa. Better late than never. I never felt truly loved growing up.
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Thanks everyone for good vibes/prayers. EKG was negative so heart is fine. Took x-rays which showed Calcific Tendonitis of Shoulder, which is why I had the radiating pain. So now I have to see an orthopedist — another addition to my long list of doctors...
Twitter Peeps, I'm going to the ER. Hopefully it's nothing, but w/ the stress of 2 recent deaths in the family, my health has not been good. Worst case scenario, I'm having a heart attack; best case scenario it's anxiety. I'm having a lot of pain in arm/shoulder blade. Pray.
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@SoledadFrancis
Great advice! I wish I had known this in my 30s. I'm much wiser now in my 50s. I agree that they will throw you under the bus. This happened with me. I mistook friendliness at work for friendship.
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Do you bring a book with you to read while you wait at the doctor's office?
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@DrSamiSchalk
According to my Grief Counselor and my Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, young kids (18+) are not doing well. They don't have hope like we did in the 1980s.
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Dammit, Tom, I loved you. Why did you have to die? I wanted to see you one last time. I wanted to tell you off one last time. I wanted to hug you one last time. I didn't realize the last time we saw each other would be the last time. Had I known...
I 🩷you always. Forever.
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Twitter peeps, I'm scared. Lung doc took 2 X-rays (in Dec & Jan). Found spot on my lung both times. I will have CT scan next week. I'm hoping it's not serious.
Please pray for me. Even if you're an atheist/agnostic, pray for me anyway. I need support.
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@RachelWardbooks
When online shopping, I accidentally hit 11 instead of 1 box of Diet Coke. So instead of getting 10 cans, I got 110 cans of Diet Coke in total.
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@TheConquerMM
They don't stand up for people or to people. They know injustice is happening to someone in their presence, but they just sit there and watch it happening without doing anything.
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My twitter buddies, I'm asking for prayers for my brother-in-law:
He is on "comfort care," meaning his body is shutting down and will likely die. My own brother just died a week ago.
Please pray that Chris's transition is a peaceful one. And pray for my nephews. Thanks.
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@DesideriaMesa
Respect. People think love is the most important thing. I disagree. Respect is the most important, in my opinion.
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@Theholisticpsyc
One form of emotional manipulation is toxic positivity, where you're not even allowed to express negative emotions. I was part of a women's group that only allowed positivity. On the surface it sounds nice, but it's actually toxic and doesn't allow for authenticity.
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Tell me a story about your worst boss, not naming names of course. Just details about your worst boss.
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@davidmcwriter
Yes. I think that’s probably a yes from every woman on Twitter who has had to block men who cross boundaries and harass them.
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What's the most beautiful place you've ever seen?
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Do you think we enter a parallel universe when we dream?
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@thejackhopkins
Yep. Even Trump's niece Mary says the same thing: they're just like Trump and they agree with him.
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Good morning, twitter peeps. Happy Friday! You've twisted my arm. I'm going to the ER this morning to get my head checked out after my fall. My balance is off & when I speak, my voice sounds very far away. Not sure if something is off w/ my inner ear. Send me good vibes. Thanks.
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If you had to leave your country of origin (where you were born), what country would you choose to live in?
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Do you ever feel misunderstood? I blocked someone today who has been hostile to my tweets. I felt she just misinterpreted things I have said. I don't have time or the patience to defend myself to a total stranger. A friend, acquaintance, yes. But a stranger? No.
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My Word of the Year (WOY) for 2022: Connection.
#NewYearResolutions
#lifegoals
#amwriting
#amediting
#Connection
#connected
#nourishing
#kisslife
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@Finn_McCoo
Diagnosed w/ Calcific Tendonitis of shoulder. That was cause of radiating pain. At least it's better than a heart attack. Thanks for your concern.
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My brother-in-law just died. I told my brother Mike to greet him.
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R.I.P. my dear brother. I love you and I think you're freakin' fabulous. Until we meet again...
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Do people actually do this in store? Saw this on my grocery run this morning.
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In your opinion, what is the best thing about growing older?
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This is a reminder, not a gentle reminder (god, I hate those), that LIFE IS SHORT.
Knock it off, already.
Tomorrow is not promised. Do the thing you want to do. No excuses. So what if you look like a fool? Who cares.
At least you tried. Just do it.
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Last week, prior to my brother's death, my mom (who has advanced dementia) said Mike was moving. Well, yes, he moved alright.
They say the mother-child bond is strong & that a mother knows. Perhaps she knew on a soul level that he was going to leave the earth plane. Interesting.
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On Thursday, I turn 57. Is anyone interested in 57 insights/truths/hard-won lessons from me, or would that bore you to tears? I could break it up over a few days, like 10 insights over almost 6 days. I'm just mulling this over.
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GOOD NEWS: No tumor, bleed, or clots from my fall. Just need Tylenol and bed rest.
ER Doc referred me to a neurologist for follow-up in a week.
Thanks for all the good vibes. I appreciate it.
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Saw my neighbor today. Always "young" for his age, but at 90, he's showing signs of slowing down. Have a funny feeling he may not be around much longer. I'm thinking about having him over for coffee & dessert to show my appreciation 4 collecting my mail all those years.
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Just feeling the weight of the past few years. Lost my stepfather in 2020. Lost 2 ppl (non-family members) in 2021-2022. Then in 2023, lost 3 family members: brother, brother-in-law, and aunt. Feeling a bit sad & lost. It's temporary & I'll get thru it, but it's a lot sometimes.
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Want to know what irks me? Not one of my "Christian" relatives on my mom's side (the evangelical branch) sent me condolences re: my brother's death. And, yes, they know about it. I've had co-workers from 20 yrs ago reach out to me; yet, my own "Christian" family? Nope.
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@Theholisticpsyc
I had a grief counselor many years ago say the same thing — that road rage was related to unprocessed grief. It's amazing to hear this again.
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@Theholisticpsyc
I think this can be true if you come from a physically abusive home as well. I know someone who was physically & sexually abused growing up, and he is very controlling.
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@CaraLisette
@TraumaPhDandMe
Tragic. People pay lip service to "just reach out if you're struggling." Yet, when you reach out, very few people are there to actually help.
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@chionogirl
In my younger days, I would have thought this would be romantic. Now that I'm older, I'm thinking "control and manipulation." Perhaps I'm too cynical now.
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Good morning, twitter peeps. I'm going to hug my mom today. Can't wait. Due to her advanced dementia, we've been advised not to talk about my brother's death. It'll be interesting to see if she says she has "seen him." She said he was "moving" 2 days b4 he died. Moms know...
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@Theholisticpsyc
I pay attention to my breathing. If I cannot fully exhale in their presence, that tells me that something may be off about that person & to stay alert. Energy doesn't lie. We pick up energetic signals (or vibes) from others, which can help us determine if someone is safe.
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@Godmaid27Sharon
@MellyMelly10977
They did an EKG which was fine. They also have records of my previous EKGs and other heart stuff. I've been followed by a cardiologist since birth, so I would have had a record of previous heart events, such as myocardial infraction.
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@Theholisticpsyc
This describes my mom perfectly. She was "responsible" for her dad's wellbeing, had to calm him down after his rages. The 5 beliefs you list describe her.
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What is a hard no for you?
What is that something you simply will not do?
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This is a poem about my brother, which will be read at his memorial service. He was my maternal grandparents’ first grandchild and their favorite. I think my grandmother would be okay with sharing this. Click on image to read. I ❤️ the last line.
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@BryanVicBC
I think I already have long covid. I got Covid in February 2022. Since then, I've had lung issues still. Yes, I wore a mask. In the hospital I go to, they hand you a mask as soon as you walk into the door.
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I'm so glad I still have a landline so I can call my cellphone and figure out where it is. 😂
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I got a text from my first nephew (who is in his mid-30s), wishing me a Merry Christmas. He did the same on Thanksgiving. It's nice to be remembered. Sometimes I never know if they (my nieces/nephews) think of me.
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I've been having 💡 moments lately. I just realized:
My brother never diminished me, never dismissed me. He listened to whatever I had to say & treated me & my opinions with respect. I said a prayer & thanked him for this.
If you have someone like this, cherish them.
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I have to look up the spelling of the word judgement every single time.
Is it judgment or judgement?
Apparently, Americans suspend the first "e" and use judgment; the Brits say judgement.
What a way to mess with my head.
What word do you have to look up every single time?
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@sheilagregoire
Thank for addressing this. I think it's wonderful that we are becoming more and more aware of abuse in its various forms: spiritual, emotional, physical, financial, etc. Twenty years ago, even ten years ago, this conversation would not have happened.
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@GL0BALUT0PIA
@NedraTawwab
I always respected the fact that my father never told me what the problems were between him and my mom. He told me, "what happened between me and your mother stays with me and your mother." I respect the hell out of that.
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You want to know what was weird. Many of the other patients in the waiting room (which was actually a hallway) had shoulder problems as well.
It must be the shoulder season.
Bad pun, I know. You can groan now.
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Real-life scenario: You're talking with someone (in person) for 30 minutes or so, and you have to/want to leave.
What are some good exit lines to use? What's a graceful way to end the conversation?
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This is awesome!
My 94-year-old grandmother has kept a list of every book she ever read since she was 14 years old. Amazing archive of one person’s mind over nearly a century
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My grandmother met the love of her life at age 65, a man named Ray. When she was in her 90s, she spoke of him and said,
"He was the icing upon the cake of my life."
I hope to find a love like that someday. And I shall...
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I'm sad that young kids today will never know the satisfaction of slamming down a landline phone.
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What are your best tips for overcoming overthinking?
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Grief scares people. I think that's why grief is so lonely. People don't know what to say or do, so they stay away, and the griever is left to grieve alone. Thus, they become lonely. In general, our society doesn't handle grief well. We need to step up and do better.
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I've been coughing since I had Covid in Feb. I begged my primary doc to refer me to a pulmonologist. She said no. Went to Urgent Care today. They took x-ray, said I should see pulmonologist & got me an appt. for Wednesday. Yay! Someone's listening. Should I fire my primary doc?
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I discovered today that a family member (in-law, not blood relative) who was emotionally abusive to me is going to be @ my brother's memorial service on Friday. I'm trying to be a grown-up about this, but I am triggered. Everyone thinks "S" is fabulous, but she was awful to me...
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My brother, who has a severe traumatic brain injury due to auto accident years ago, has gone into a nursing home (not same one as mom's). This is a sad decision, but the right one. He needs 24/7 care & supervision. He's only 66. Please send Mike prayers/good thoughts. Thank you.
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Grief pops up at strange & inconvenient times. At doc’s office waiting room, I burst into tears, a floodgate. A kind soul holds space for me, comforts me, let’s me talk about my brother. Calms me b4 I see doctor. Thank you, Jennifer.
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@Michell33650674
As someone who is quite short — at five feet — I do think taller people have more advantages and opportunities, which might lead them to obtain wealth. I think taller people are taken more seriously. A short person has to do more to prove themselves.
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Just got home. Here’s my brother at around age 18. My sister made sure I got a vial of his ashes to take home with me. I’m bawling 😭 and I’m grateful.
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