Rambling Rosie's Retreat

[EnglishM41]

Oh it's cold here today. Good old British summer time... Wouldn't be so bad if it was warm at least

Yes been a bit of a disappointment his year, feels like it's gone now, that Autumn chill in the air now

 

[RosewoodTulip]

Yes been a bit of a disappointment his year, feels like it's gone now, that Autumn chill in the air now

Hey sorry for not replying sooner. I've had a pretty quiet week.

Oh I love that Autumn chill though, it's my favourite season

Yes King film adaptations are hit and miss really. There have been some gems of course but also some stinkers where the directors have gone for the terror while forgetting what makes his stuff so memorable. The characters.

 

[hopeful_wife]

Oh I love that Autumn chill though, it's my favourite season

A little cooler, but no bite of winter, yet. Perfect hiking weather and leaves changing.

 

[Paligirl]

Hey sorry for not replying sooner. I've had a pretty quiet week.

Oh I love that Autumn chill though, it's my favourite season

Yes King film adaptations are hit and miss really. There have been some gems of course but also some stinkers where the directors have gone for the terror while forgetting what makes his stuff so memorable. The characters.

this is the loveliest time of year...

 

[LupineOne]

Hey sorry for not replying sooner. I've had a pretty quiet week.

Oh I love that Autumn chill though, it's my favourite season

Yes King film adaptations are hit and miss really. There have been some gems of course but also some stinkers where the directors have gone for the terror while forgetting what makes his stuff so memorable. The characters.

Late spring/early summer is my favorite. Everything leafing out, blooming, starting to grow, the temperature perfect…
Closely followed by fall. Perfect hiking weather, and I can bake desserts to my hearts content, and the colors are spectacular

 

[EnglishM41]

Hey sorry for not replying sooner. I've had a pretty quiet week.

Oh I love that Autumn chill though, it's my favourite season

Yes King film adaptations are hit and miss really. There have been some gems of course but also some stinkers where the directors have gone for the terror while forgetting what makes his stuff so memorable. The characters.

That’s ok, thanks for the reply lovely lady
Nice to have a bit of downtime sometimes.

Yes I agree still a great time of the year, can go out walking/hiking without wearing yourself out too much.
Must admit although nice to see the Summer outfits out, but I do love to see you ladies in trousers/pants or leggings in the cooler weather lol.

Yes that’s right, the stories are about getting to know the characters more, that’s what makes his work different.
Hope your weekend is going well Rosie, nice to join your thread

 

[RosewoodTulip]

Late spring/early summer is my favorite. Everything leafing out, blooming, starting to grow, the temperature perfect…
Closely followed by fall. Perfect hiking weather, and I can bake desserts to my hearts content, and the colors are spectacular

You do make a convincing case for Springtime.

Yes I think both seasons are when nature is at its most interesting. I'm neither sweating or freezing to death. Being outside is just glorious too.

Why can't you bake desserts all year round? If I had your culinary skills that's what I would do

 

[RosewoodTulip]

That’s ok, thanks for the reply lovely lady
Nice to have a bit of downtime sometimes.

Yes I agree still a great time of the year, can go out walking/hiking without wearing yourself out too much.
Must admit although nice to see the Summer outfits out, but I do love to see you ladies in trousers/pants or leggings in the cooler weather lol.

Yes that’s right, the stories are about getting to know the characters more, that’s what makes his work different.
Hope your weekend is going well Rosie, nice to join your thread

Nice to see some new faces. Or names I guess

My weekend is going well thank you. I've been indulging in some mindfulness - nature walks, a colouring app, trying some new recipes...

Feeling much better for it.

 

[LupineOne]

You do make a convincing case for Springtime.

Yes I think both seasons are when nature is at its most interesting. I'm neither sweating or freezing to death. Being outside is just glorious too.

Why can't you bake desserts all year round? If I had your culinary skills that's what I would do

I do, but cooler weather lets me not heat my house up as much

 

[EnglishM41]

Nice to see some new faces. Or names I guess

My weekend is going well thank you. I've been indulging in some mindfulness - nature walks, a colouring app, trying some new recipes...

Feeling much better for it.

Lol thank you

Good to hear, yes went out with a friend yesterday to a couple of riverside pubs, very nice too.
Still got some lovely weather for it.
I like to go walking on the footpaths, good to discover so much you don't realise was there or nature too, usually some deer or birds, but haven't quite had the energy I used to recently , hope to get back into doing that very soon.
Hope the cooking is going well?

Good to hear its having a beneficial effect on you, think I am the same we get stuck doing the same things, sometimes forget there are other things we can do that is more fulfilling

 

[RosewoodTulip]

So I've been reluctant to post because the last thing I want is to turn this place into Rosie's Doom and Gloom Thread.

However I am struggling.
I've been ignoring it for a while, or not acknowledging how bad I've been feeling. Hoping it would just be a temporary thing. It doesn't seem to be which is unfortunate.

I've made an appointment to see someone about it, get some coping strategies or therapy or something and I'm still not ready to be back here as much just yet.

I had thought about leaving, struggled with not knowing how I fit in or if anyone would even notice that I wasn't here but that's the negativity talking.

I love being here. I'm proud of how far I've come since I joined and of the things I've learned about myself. I don't want to leave. I know I have friends who value me as I do them.

I'm sharing today because I feel that being fully honest about my thoughts and experiences can only be positive. I know there are some of you reading this who will also struggle and I want you to know you are also valued and wanted.

I am here but on battery saver mode. I will try and reply to comments and PMs but it might take longer than usual.

Sending love to you all.
Rosie

 

[HoneyMeadows]

I know how that feels

& to you Rosie

 

[Saltfountain]

So I've been reluctant to post because the last thing I want is to turn this place into Rosie's Doom and Gloom Thread.

However I am struggling.
I've been ignoring it for a while, or not acknowledging how bad I've been feeling. Hoping it would just be a temporary thing. It doesn't seem to be which is unfortunate.

I've made an appointment to see someone about it, get some coping strategies or therapy or something and I'm still not ready to be back here as much just yet.

I had thought about leaving, struggled with not knowing how I fit in or if anyone would even notice that I wasn't here but that's the negativity talking.

I love being here. I'm proud of how far I've come since I joined and of the things I've learned about myself. I don't want to leave. I know I have friends who value me as I do them.

I'm sharing today because I feel that being fully honest about my thoughts and experiences can only be positive. I know there are some of you reading this who will also struggle and I want you to know you are also valued and wanted.

I am here but on battery saver mode. I will try and reply to comments and PMs but it might take longer than usual.

Sending love to you all.
Rosie

You would be missed. By a lot of people. By a lot of good, caring, kind people (and cunts like me )

You openness, and willingness to be honest about your struggles are nothing to be ashamed of. If more people talked about their struggles we'd all be a lot better off. And some people will hear your words, and know they aren't alone in how they're feeling. They will probably never tell you, but your honesty and refusal to hide who you are, and how you are may be the difference for someone at a time they need it most.

If anyone has an issue with you being honest, that's their failing not yours.

You're an awesome person, and I'm really fucking proud to be your friend

 

[deft]

I love you, @RosewoodTulip

 

[WriterLust94]

You do you lovely, we're all hear for you if you need anything

And you would most definitely be missed by so many people here.

Take time for yourself : ]

 

[RosewoodTulip]

I know how that feels

& to you Rosie

I'm sorry that you do. You can talk to me about it anytime.
& right back at you

You would be missed. By a lot of people. By a lot of good, caring, kind people (and cunts like me )

You openness, and willingness to be honest about your struggles are nothing to be ashamed of. If more people talked about their struggles we'd all be a lot better off. And some people will hear your words, and know they aren't alone in how they're feeling. They will probably never tell you, but your honesty and refusal to hide who you are, and how you are may be the difference for someone at a time they need it most.

If anyone has an issue with you being honest, that's their failing not yours.

You're an awesome person, and I'm really fucking proud to be your friend

Thank you. I'm so glad you're my friend too (and you're a good, kind and caring cunt!)

I love you, @RosewoodTulip

Love you too

You do you lovely, we're all hear for you if you need anything

And you would most definitely be missed by so many people here.

Take time for yourself : ]

Thank you so much

 

[RosewoodTulip]

So I made my post, immediately felt very self conscious and vulnerable, and went off and hid for a while.

So lovely to come back to such kindness. I really am very lucky to have such amazing friends

 

[WriterLust94]

So I made my post, immediately felt very self conscious and vulnerable, and went off and hid for a while.

So lovely to come back to such kindness. I really am very lucky to have such amazing friends

You're a lovely person, and a very good friend. It's no surprise that you've got like-minded people drawn to you

 

[Crownvic]

So I made my post, immediately felt very self conscious and vulnerable, and went off and hid for a while.

So lovely to come back to such kindness. I really am very lucky to have such amazing friends

We love you Rosie...

 

[barefootgirl69]

 

[RosewoodTulip]

We love you Rosie...

That's very nice of you to say so

 

[Lindi37]

You’re such a beautiful person inside and out Rosie Posey. I adore you and hate that you have anything other than perfect days filled with sunshine and rainbows (obviously unattainable but a girl can dream right?!).
Much love and booby hugs to you

 

[onanismaddict]

So I've been reluctant to post because the last thing I want is to turn this place into Rosie's Doom and Gloom Thread.

However I am struggling.
I've been ignoring it for a while, or not acknowledging how bad I've been feeling. Hoping it would just be a temporary thing. It doesn't seem to be which is unfortunate.

I've made an appointment to see someone about it, get some coping strategies or therapy or something and I'm still not ready to be back here as much just yet.

I had thought about leaving, struggled with not knowing how I fit in or if anyone would even notice that I wasn't here but that's the negativity talking.

I love being here. I'm proud of how far I've come since I joined and of the things I've learned about myself. I don't want to leave. I know I have friends who value me as I do them.

I'm sharing today because I feel that being fully honest about my thoughts and experiences can only be positive. I know there are some of you reading this who will also struggle and I want you to know you are also valued and wanted.

I am here but on battery saver mode. I will try and reply to comments and PMs but it might take longer than usual.

Sending love to you all.
Rosie

Hi Rosie,

First of all, I'm very sorry to hear that you've been struggling... and I hope you're feeling much better very soon.

But I just wanted to express my appreciation for the strength, truth and beauty of what you've written here. I think that the wisdom of this sentence is inspiring: "I'm sharing today because I feel that being fully honest about my thoughts and experiences can only be positive." Wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing like this! And the thoughtfulness of this next sentence perfectly complements the wisdom of the previous one: "I know there are some of you reading this who will also struggle and I want you to know you are also valued and wanted." Thank you for this kindness!

I'm also impressed and inspired by your proactive approach to your struggles... acknowledging them, talking about them, and making arrangements to see someone. For years I lived with someone who struggled, but was resistant to taking any of those necessary steps... and if I step back further in time, there was a long period where I neglected those opportunities to help myself when I needed it, as well. So I'm massively appreciative of your refreshing and honest approach! I'm sure that it will lead to that which you seek...

When I first read that you had thought about leaving Lit, my mind immediately went to 'oh no, it won't be the same without Rosie here'... but then I admonished myself for being so selfish. (How shitty of me to take your beautiful heartfelt post and make it about how I felt affected. I can be a real dick sometimes... lol. Internally.) But I thought that I would include my selfish thought, in the hopes of soothing your concern whether "anyone would even notice that I wasn't here". I can definitely say that many would miss you here... and I know I would. You were one of the first people to be really nice and welcoming to me when I joined, and I still marvel at your kind and thoughtful contributions whenever I see you throw your brilliant two-cents into someone's thread. Luv discovering some new words from you! And you bring a bright light to this place with your whole pleasant vibe.

I could go on and on... perhaps I already have (lol). But I can really relate to some of your fears or insecurities (where or if I fit in, for one example), as well as feeling the joy of many of your significant triumphs: "I'm proud of how far I've come since I joined and of the things I've learned about myself." I luv that previous sentence, and I just had to quote you! I also appreciate how respectfully you treat people here, and the support that you lend. Thanks for everything, Rosie. I know that I'm all over the place with this response (whoops), but you wrote a very heartfelt and thought-provoking original post... for which I thank you. Hope you're feeling better soon!

 

[onanismaddict]

So I made my post, immediately felt very self conscious and vulnerable, and went off and hid for a while.

So lovely to come back to such kindness. I really am very lucky to have such amazing friends

I had to add a quick reply here too, because I can really relate to your first sentence. I feel so self-conscious and vulnerable whenever I post 'anything' publicly. In fact, I almost sent my last message reply to you as a private message... but then I drew inspiration from your admirably bold, honest and open sharing with us, and I decided to push outside my comfort zone a little bit...

Thank you for being relatable, and thank you for being inspirational. And also for your kindness. You're fantastic!

 

[Icekiller56]

I’ve been feeling the same lately. Thank you for your boldness and courage to post your feelings, they let me know that I’m not the only one feeling this way.