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A Bit of a Pick Me Up(?)


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Hoi again! You may have noticed some peculiar behavior (or maybe not) from me. My social battery was just drained, but I'm doing good again! 39% and charging now. Anyway, I wanted to make a little blog post for you all.

 

For some of you, the skies are gray. For others, it's clear and sunny. A lot of you have had gray skies for the longest time. One common thing between you all: we're all fighting our own battles. Some face these things silently. I'm going to tell you something. My skies are still gray, and they've been that way for so long. But that's okay. No matter what your skies are like, there's always light. Before I came here, I had extremely dark skies with no hope. But then I met you. All of you. Clouds blocked out the sun, yet I could see you all shining your light through the spaces between. That. That gave me joy and hope for the future. Sometimes, I would in the puddles of rain, making so many mistakes. It hurts to make mistakes, but I got back up and learned from them. Falling down is the first step to learning from it. The sky is cloudy, rainy, and gray now, but it won't be forever.

And I must say, I wish all of you didn't have to fight any battles. These struggles help you get stronger for the next hardship so you know what to do. Prior to coming here, I was very weak and it was extremely hard to push through my adversities. I was about to give up. Everyone here has helped to teach me how to be strong. I've never felt strong before. Whenever I need help, despite it being easier, you all have come to my aid. I'm always here for you too! I know it's so tiring to do everything alone. You shouldn't feel like you have to either. Let's be warriors together.

Having a bad day is okay. Having multiple bad days is okay. Although it's not ideal, we only come out with more experience.

 

My time here has been so awesome. You're all my friends and I could never ask for anything else!

⊂⁠(⁠・⁠▽⁠・⁠)⁠⊃ Free hugs  C:

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I think it's really beautiful of you to share this kind of thing uwu

To be honest, what you say resonates deeply within many. Skies are gray, and it's a very intimate thing to admit to and to recognize. And to not only see it, but also see the break of dawn further down the horizon, speaks to your intuition and patience. Sometimes, I think people just feel comforted and reassured knowing that even if they struggle, someone will be there to hold the pieces with them. They don't necessarily need to offer advice or life-changing perspectives. Sometimes just.. having a friend is all it takes. 

Not only do you see that light for yourself, you see it for others.. you even offer that light for others. I'm glad you've found strength here, and it's clear you intend to give that strength back to the community that helped foster it. Genuinely, that kind of thing is admirable, and I thank you for spreading that message ^~^

Honestly, thank you. But please keep taking care of yourself. Don't feel the pressure to be the light for others, even if you think you can balance it. Once in a while it's okay to be a helpful shoulder, maybe, but... don't feel like it's your obligation. You matter too. Your presence and your honesty is enough. You are a living reminder that showing up and just being yourself is enough, and that by itself can help ponies feel less alone. 

Thank you again, and I hope for brighter skies for you, and for everypony reading <3

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I feel something similar too. My days were also very dark before I got used to this place. Things still aren't very good for me, but the Forum really makes it a lot better for me. So I'm very grateful for what I have here and also makes me feel stronger to keep going. I'm glad it happens with you too. Please take your time too, if you need any help, me or other friends will be here for you ~☆

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