Having difficulties

[Gardenarian]

Hi there,
I have not posted in quite a while as I have recently been through a number of traumatic events. Death, destruction, disability - I keep wondering - what next?

I don't feel comfortable posting details right now but I have been isolating myself and thought - well, I could touch base here.

I know I have many blessing and that I will come through this somehow, but right now I'm in the trenches.

:(

[loosechickens]

Cyber hugs coming your way, Gardenarian. Hang in there!

[ctg492]

Please hang in there. I've been there too and then I left.

[Florence]

Let's just hold cyber-hands and walk along a quiet road together.

[Stella]

Hugs Gardenarian! I hope things ease up for you soon!

[Gardenarian]

Thank you for your hugs. I feel better already - it took me two hours to find the words to post here.

[leslieann]

Being in the trenches is tough. I am glad that you posted and glad that you can come here to get support. Hugs for you!!

[mamalatte]

Sending thoughts of peace your way.

[Gregg]

Also sending hope for peace and gentleness your way.

[mtnlaurel]

Thinking of you and sending positive energy your way.

[rosarugosa]

Hey Gardenarian, I'm sorry to hear of your difficult times and glad you stopped by to say hello. I hope things turn around for you soon and I'm sending my positive thoughts to you as well.

[herbgeek]

Sending you positive thoughts. Hope it gets better for you soon.

[Sissy]

I am so sorry to hear this! Please know that I am thinking of you. cyber prayers and hugs.

[fidgiegirl]

It's a good thing you were able to check in here so we could all send good vibes!!!!!

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More coming your way.

[redfox]

Oh my dear... Hugs, prayers, and holding the hope that it's all temporary. I'm so glad you spoke up.

[CathyA]

(((((Hugs))))) I'm so glad you decided to stop by. Don't be a stranger! We can help!

[razz]

More cyber hugs and good wishes coming your way.

[peggy]

Too often, when in doubt, we feel like we are alone. You are not. Strength, courage, peace.

[frugal-one]

Here's wishing that all continues on an uphill climb! Hugs sent your way!

[Wildflower]

Thinking of you and sending you a big hug! I am so sorry to hear of your difficulties. Hang in there and visit with us often.

[Float On]

I'm glad you checked in with us, wishing better times for you.

[Rosemary]

Thanks for checking in - I hope things turn around quickly. Sending positive thoughts your way!

[Mrs-M]

Hugs and caring thoughts, Gardenarian. I have missed you so much.

[Maxamillion]

I really hope things look up for you soon.

[lhamo]

Through ups and downs, good and bad, your SLN friends are here for you whenever you need us or feel ready to share. Don't be afraid to ask for whatever kind of help or support we might be able to offer you.

lhamo

[early morning]

(((Gardenarian))) thinking of you and hoping things are better soon!

[Selah]

You are not alone, Gardenarian! Although I don't know the details of your recent experiences, I know what it's like to be in the trenches, as you say. Good for you for hanging in there and recognizing what a slippery slope self-isolation can be. Hoping this finds you well, or, at the very least, comforted to know that you have so much support from the people on these boards--myself included.

[SiouzQ.]

ditto to what everyone else said. Hang in there, you got loads of people out here thinking of you!

[Bastelmutti]

Sorry to hear that times are tough. Hoping things look up for you very soon!

[Lainey]

A cliche but true: This too shall pass. And keep your eyes focused on something positive, even something small, in the future that you can look forward to. Thanks for posting.

[cindycindy]

Sending peaceful thoughts & hugs to you.

[Gardenarian]

Thank you all so much for your comfort and support. It really means the world to me right now.

[lmerullo]

You've been missed. Thanks for stopping in. Sending warm thoughts your way. Let us know if we can help.

[mira]

Take care Gardenarian. I hope you are able to find comfort and support in your friends and family. Sending you lots of good thoughts from across the pond!

[EarthSky]

So glad you found the courage to reach out, Gardenarian. I've been where you are too, and I know there is often a need (temporarily) to 'hunker down' and just survive day-to-day during the difficult times. Please know you'll find support here, as you are ready to share more. As you have been through so much, I imagine you are grieving and very tired. Hang in there. We will hope for strength and courage for you.
(And as many of us are introverts, we are good listeners, and yet understand the need to share only as you are ready.)

[martha]

It was supposedly Winston Churchill who said "If you're going through hell,keep going." If you can keep putting one foot in front of the other, eventually you get to the other side and come out. Sending positive energy your way. {{{{{hugs}}}}

[danna]

Gardenarian I am sorry I missed your post because I had dropped out from here and the world in the past couple of weeks myself---I understand how you must be feeling right now...with my difficulies in the past two years I kept coming here and it helped so much.
But, I just couldn't do anything to feel better for a couple of weeks now and one of my first steps back into the world was to force myself to come back on here.
Everyone is so helpful/nonjudgemental and caring....We are here for you whenever you need us.

[frugalone]

Sending good wishes and hugs your way! I hope things look up for you soon.