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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

When something leaps into your head out of the blue and you just kind of go "well gosh".

Or it kicks you like a punch to the gut of course.

What was your last one? And did it make you happy? Did you do anything with the information?

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By *inkyInkedBiWoman
over a year ago

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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Kinky, you're worth more, don't ever think otherwise. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The last one for me was when I had to give myself a little talk and remind myself that I am better than I am allowing myself to be.

Did it make me happy? No

What did I do with the information? Reminded myself to be better

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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You should never be made to feel this way. No one should

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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I managed to see what you wrote. You are way more of a better value than described. Once you've realised you aren't first choice etc, drop him. There is someone out there who will deserve you. X

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

That moment in the gym 2 mins ago when I realised my knees were bending in because I had omitted to get the correct posture on set up. Sorted that on the last set and knees are holding true again.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"The last one for me was when I had to give myself a little talk and remind myself that I am better than I am allowing myself to be.

Did it make me happy? No

What did I do with the information? Reminded myself to be better "

That sounds very positive indeed xx

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"That moment in the gym 2 mins ago when I realised my knees were bending in because I had omitted to get the correct posture on set up. Sorted that on the last set and knees are holding true again. "

Definitely a lightbulb moment there!

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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I've had a couple recently.

One where I realised I was actually desirable and deserved kindness and time and all those things. It kind of hit me in a good way and I sort of made a vow to speak up more when I'm not happy, not put up with crap, cruelty under the guise of a joke etc. I'm a bit of a people pleaser and would rather keep other people happy even if it's at a cost to my own happiness and upsets me.

The other is a lot more personal but a positive one on the whole.

I have mini epiphanies constantly. c

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

While cursing the thought of coming back to work after a week off and having to answer to those I feel are unworthy of their roles, I realised that these are actually the people responsible for how much I progress in my career if keep going as I am.

Currently looking at courses to help expand my skillset and will be job-hunting pretty soon as well.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

I meditate for clarity, taking a moment to hush my busy brain and letting things flow

On here stepping back from the lounge these past months has helped put my fabbing back into focus and I am a lot happier for it

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By *obbychickWoman
over a year ago

Essex


"I've had a couple recently.

One where I realised I was actually desirable and deserved kindness and time and all those things. It kind of hit me in a good way and I sort of made a vow to speak up more when I'm not happy, not put up with crap, cruelty under the guise of a joke etc. I'm a bit of a people pleaser and would rather keep other people happy even if it's at a cost to my own happiness and upsets me.

The other is a lot more personal but a positive one on the whole.

I have mini epiphanies constantly. c"

100% me to the first part of your comment Meli…I’ve always been a bit of a people pleaser and at the cost of my own feelings and upset.

It’s still very much a work in progress for me as I tend to have days where I say to myself “you’re worth so much more” and also having someone who gives back equally and then I have wobbles and go back into that rut again.

It’s never easy.

I’m forever working on it.

desirable to some and not to all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fairly recently for me,

theres only one number one and it should be yourself. Was empowering for me.

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By *inkyInkedBiWoman
over a year ago

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"I've had a couple recently.

One where I realised I was actually desirable and deserved kindness and time and all those things. It kind of hit me in a good way and I sort of made a vow to speak up more when I'm not happy, not put up with crap, cruelty under the guise of a joke etc. I'm a bit of a people pleaser and would rather keep other people happy even if it's at a cost to my own happiness and upsets me.

The other is a lot more personal but a positive one on the whole.

I have mini epiphanies constantly. c

100% me to the first part of your comment Meli…I’ve always been a bit of a people pleaser and at the cost of my own feelings and upset.

It’s still very much a work in progress for me as I tend to have days where I say to myself “you’re worth so much more” and also having someone who gives back equally and then I have wobbles and go back into that rut again.

It’s never easy.

I’m forever working on it.

desirable to some and not to all "

I’m exactly the same x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I realised the word advice had the word vice within it...like are they trying to set my head right or to straight up crush it!

You can't tell until you put your head on the block!

So I always try to grease my head for a possible easy escape!!

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By *urvyBi-84Man
over a year ago

Lancs


"I've had a couple recently.

One where I realised I was actually desirable and deserved kindness and time and all those things. It kind of hit me in a good way and I sort of made a vow to speak up more when I'm not happy, not put up with crap, cruelty under the guise of a joke etc. I'm a bit of a people pleaser and would rather keep other people happy even if it's at a cost to my own happiness and upsets me.

The other is a lot more personal but a positive one on the whole.

I have mini epiphanies constantly. c

100% me to the first part of your comment Meli…I’ve always been a bit of a people pleaser and at the cost of my own feelings and upset.

It’s still very much a work in progress for me as I tend to have days where I say to myself “you’re worth so much more” and also having someone who gives back equally and then I have wobbles and go back into that rut again.

It’s never easy.

I’m forever working on it.

desirable to some and not to all "

This is me as well. I have wobbles, but then my gf and other people get me back on track. The most recent moment of clarity for me was putting up a torso pic on my profile for Torso Tuesday. I’d convinced myself people would hate it, but I got so many lovely supportive comments, it was an eye opener about how nice and positive this community can be.

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By *harlotteBigBoobsWoman
over a year ago

Hull

This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee, made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee, made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences."

I’m so sorry . What a nasty person they were

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee, made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences."

The thing who wrote that is no longer a human/person.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m aware of how much of a work in progress I am, so I have epiphanies Alllll the time.

My last one was last week, someone did something for me, with no queries, and when I thanked him, he was confused as to why it was a big thing for me, but I’ve never known it any different. I genuinely didn’t know how to react, because it was so alien.

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames


"That moment in the gym 2 mins ago when I realised my knees were bending in because I had omitted to get the correct posture on set up. Sorted that on the last set and knees are holding true again. "

Yeah, mirrors in gyms aren’t just for posing! Very useful for checking posture / movement, particularly with heavier weights exercises.

Also filming. Although best to stick to filming yourself rather than others ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Most recent moment of clarity was when I realised I would never be enough for him.

Solution - knock it on the head and cut all ties. Hurts like hell but I have no other option.

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames


"This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee, made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences."

That’s just shite. I hope you reported them and that they get blocked so that they don’t do this to anyone else.

I’m glad I didn’t see your pictures when drinking my morning coffee ... I would probably have spilt it looking at those amazing curves!

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames


"While cursing the thought of coming back to work after a week off and having to answer to those I feel are unworthy of their roles, I realised that these are actually the people responsible for how much I progress in my career if keep going as I am.

Currently looking at courses to help expand my skillset and will be job-hunting pretty soon as well."

Fairly similar myself. Having had a series of problems with my managers and realised that these problems had all happened before or had similar themes, the penny dropped ... I was managing my managers, because they have no clue how to manage effectively, and (this is the key bit), that will never change.

I had flagged issues before, they had been grateful, but the bottom line is that as they are hopeless managers, these ballsups will happen again and again and again. Do I want to spend the rest of my career being wound up by these clowns? No.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Most recent moment of clarity was when I realised I would never be enough for him.

Solution - knock it on the head and cut all ties. Hurts like hell but I have no other option. "

Awww so sorry to hear that - we've all been through that at some point (or more if we're honest) and it's heart wrenching. You are doing the right thing for you - by stepping away. Huge hugs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The moment I realised how toxic my ex was and this was actually a chance for freedom and happiness.

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By *harlotteBigBoobsWoman
over a year ago

Hull


"This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee,

made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences.

That’s just shite. I hope you reported them and that they get blocked so that they don’t do this to anyone else.

I’m glad I didn’t see your pictures when drinking my morning coffee ... I would probably have spilt it looking at those amazing curves! "

Thankyou x

I blocked immediately x

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By *rMojoRisinMan
over a year ago

Sheffield


"This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee, made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences."

The trick with a message like this is not to get hurt at their comments towards you, rather to pity them for being the kind of person who outwardly projects their inadequacy.

You are wonderful, they are damaged in some way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee, made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences."

he was just sad little excuse for a man cry wanking into his cornflakes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We all need a little reminder now and again, it can be a wow gosh moment

Mine made me remember myself worth

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By *harlotteBigBoobsWoman
over a year ago

Hull


"This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee, made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences.

The trick with a message like this is not to get hurt at their comments towards you, rather to pity them for being the kind of person who outwardly projects their inadequacy.

You are wonderful, they are damaged in some way. "

didn't hurt me at all it'sire if he said to someone who did have issues or self doubt about themselves could have been a different outcome x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Most recent moment of clarity was when I realised I would never be enough for him.

Solution - knock it on the head and cut all ties. Hurts like hell but I have no other option.

Awww so sorry to hear that - we've all been through that at some point (or more if we're honest) and it's heart wrenching. You are doing the right thing for you - by stepping away. Huge hugs "

Spent most of the morning sobbing like a baby but my self respect just doesnt allow me to be 2nd,3rd,4th best.

Thank you for your kind words x

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By *harlotteBigBoobsWoman
over a year ago

Hull


"This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee, made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences. he was just sad little excuse for a man cry wanking into his cornflakes."

Not worth wasted oxygen x x

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By *rMojoRisinMan
over a year ago

Sheffield


"This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee, made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences.

The trick with a message like this is not to get hurt at their comments towards you, rather to pity them for being the kind of person who outwardly projects their inadequacy.

You are wonderful, they are damaged in some way. didn't hurt me at all it'sire if he said to someone who did have issues or self doubt about themselves could have been a different outcome x"

I’m glad to hear it and I agree. Did you report it?

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I've had a couple recently.

One where I realised I was actually desirable and deserved kindness and time and all those things. It kind of hit me in a good way and I sort of made a vow to speak up more when I'm not happy, not put up with crap, cruelty under the guise of a joke etc. I'm a bit of a people pleaser and would rather keep other people happy even if it's at a cost to my own happiness and upsets me.

The other is a lot more personal but a positive one on the whole.

I have mini epiphanies constantly. c"

That is an important epiphany to have. Just hold on to it.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"While cursing the thought of coming back to work after a week off and having to answer to those I feel are unworthy of their roles, I realised that these are actually the people responsible for how much I progress in my career if keep going as I am.

Currently looking at courses to help expand my skillset and will be job-hunting pretty soon as well."

That's a great thing to realise. Well done you. Never stop learning and making yourself happy FH

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I meditate for clarity, taking a moment to hush my busy brain and letting things flow

On here stepping back from the lounge these past months has helped put my fabbing back into focus and I am a lot happier for it

"

Meditation never seems to work for me. I should try it more.

Happier is a damn good thing C, I'm glad for you xx

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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A moment of clarify came with shock and realisation that some people don’t have good intentions simply because I think they will have them. It is something I’m struggling to understand. I’m not talking about random people, I’m talking about people you know well and thought you had the same understanding of things. One of life’s lessons I suppose.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I've had a couple recently.

One where I realised I was actually desirable and deserved kindness and time and all those things. It kind of hit me in a good way and I sort of made a vow to speak up more when I'm not happy, not put up with crap, cruelty under the guise of a joke etc. I'm a bit of a people pleaser and would rather keep other people happy even if it's at a cost to my own happiness and upsets me.

The other is a lot more personal but a positive one on the whole.

I have mini epiphanies constantly. c

100% me to the first part of your comment Meli…I’ve always been a bit of a people pleaser and at the cost of my own feelings and upset.

It’s still very much a work in progress for me as I tend to have days where I say to myself “you’re worth so much more” and also having someone who gives back equally and then I have wobbles and go back into that rut again.

It’s never easy.

I’m forever working on it.

desirable to some and not to all "

That, my lovely, is all we need to be. You are worth so much more.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Fairly recently for me,

theres only one number one and it should be yourself. Was empowering for me."

The most empowering thing will be to live by that. Well done you!

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"When I realised the word advice had the word vice within it...like are they trying to set my head right or to straight up crush it!

You can't tell until you put your head on the block!

So I always try to grease my head for a possible easy escape!!

"

It makes me sad that you're looking for the escape. I hope you also manage to just embrace the now.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I've had a couple recently.

One where I realised I was actually desirable and deserved kindness and time and all those things. It kind of hit me in a good way and I sort of made a vow to speak up more when I'm not happy, not put up with crap, cruelty under the guise of a joke etc. I'm a bit of a people pleaser and would rather keep other people happy even if it's at a cost to my own happiness and upsets me.

The other is a lot more personal but a positive one on the whole.

I have mini epiphanies constantly. c

100% me to the first part of your comment Meli…I’ve always been a bit of a people pleaser and at the cost of my own feelings and upset.

It’s still very much a work in progress for me as I tend to have days where I say to myself “you’re worth so much more” and also having someone who gives back equally and then I have wobbles and go back into that rut again.

It’s never easy.

I’m forever working on it.

desirable to some and not to all

This is me as well. I have wobbles, but then my gf and other people get me back on track. The most recent moment of clarity for me was putting up a torso pic on my profile for Torso Tuesday. I’d convinced myself people would hate it, but I got so many lovely supportive comments, it was an eye opener about how nice and positive this community can be. "

This community can be such a wonderfully supportive place. There is evidence of that all the time.

I'm glad you have seen it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"When I realised the word advice had the word vice within it...like are they trying to set my head right or to straight up crush it!

You can't tell until you put your head on the block!

So I always try to grease my head for a possible easy escape!!

It makes me sad that you're looking for the escape. I hope you also manage to just embrace the now."

My heads in a vice!

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"I've had a couple recently.

One where I realised I was actually desirable and deserved kindness and time and all those things. It kind of hit me in a good way and I sort of made a vow to speak up more when I'm not happy, not put up with crap, cruelty under the guise of a joke etc. I'm a bit of a people pleaser and would rather keep other people happy even if it's at a cost to my own happiness and upsets me.

The other is a lot more personal but a positive one on the whole.

I have mini epiphanies constantly. c

That is an important epiphany to have. Just hold on to it."

Thanks OP! It appears to be a shared thought with quite a few which is reassuring in itself. I think people pleasing can be exhausting and sometimes it's okay to speak up, do you. I think we're all worthy of it.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee, made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences."

I wish that hadn't happened. You have to know you're anything but grotesque. The vile people are cruel and unnecessary. Try and turn the volume down on them and up on the positive ones. I know it is so hard, I struggle all the time..... but we can do it.

The replies in this thread I hope have helped to show that there may be vile people, but there are so many more good ones.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I’m aware of how much of a work in progress I am, so I have epiphanies Alllll the time.

My last one was last week, someone did something for me, with no queries, and when I thanked him, he was confused as to why it was a big thing for me, but I’ve never known it any different. I genuinely didn’t know how to react, because it was so alien.

"

You deserve it. And I'll tell you every day if it helps.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Most recent moment of clarity was when I realised I would never be enough for him.

Solution - knock it on the head and cut all ties. Hurts like hell but I have no other option. "

Oh sweetheart. It does hurt. I can only hope that you realise that in the long run it will be a good thing. No matter how much it hurts now.

Sending hugs

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"While cursing the thought of coming back to work after a week off and having to answer to those I feel are unworthy of their roles, I realised that these are actually the people responsible for how much I progress in my career if keep going as I am.

Currently looking at courses to help expand my skillset and will be job-hunting pretty soon as well.

Fairly similar myself. Having had a series of problems with my managers and realised that these problems had all happened before or had similar themes, the penny dropped ... I was managing my managers, because they have no clue how to manage effectively, and (this is the key bit), that will never change.

I had flagged issues before, they had been grateful, but the bottom line is that as they are hopeless managers, these ballsups will happen again and again and again. Do I want to spend the rest of my career being wound up by these clowns? No. "

So glad to read you've also realised it's not acceptable to settle for that.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"The moment I realised how toxic my ex was and this was actually a chance for freedom and happiness."

There's the silver lining. Grab that freedom and the happy. You deserve it.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"We all need a little reminder now and again, it can be a wow gosh moment

Mine made me remember myself worth "

That's wonderful to read! Well done WW!

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"A moment of clarify came with shock and realisation that some people don’t have good intentions simply because I think they will have them. It is something I’m struggling to understand. I’m not talking about random people, I’m talking about people you know well and thought you had the same understanding of things. One of life’s lessons I suppose.

"

It hurts so much more when it is people you know. I had that moment last year. And still have to remind myself of the lesson.

I hope you're ok.

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By *opinovMan
over a year ago

Point Nemo, Cumbria

Not sure where to even start on this one...

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I've had a couple recently.

One where I realised I was actually desirable and deserved kindness and time and all those things. It kind of hit me in a good way and I sort of made a vow to speak up more when I'm not happy, not put up with crap, cruelty under the guise of a joke etc. I'm a bit of a people pleaser and would rather keep other people happy even if it's at a cost to my own happiness and upsets me.

The other is a lot more personal but a positive one on the whole.

I have mini epiphanies constantly. c

That is an important epiphany to have. Just hold on to it.

Thanks OP! It appears to be a shared thought with quite a few which is reassuring in itself. I think people pleasing can be exhausting and sometimes it's okay to speak up, do you. I think we're all worthy of it."

I think when we realise that we will hopefully find some personal peace. I'm still on the journey.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Not sure where to even start on this one... "

Wherever you like. Or nowhere. There's no pressure.

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By *harlotteBigBoobsWoman
over a year ago

Hull


"This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee, made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences.

I wish that hadn't happened. You have to know you're anything but grotesque. The vile people are cruel and unnecessary. Try and turn the volume down on them and up on the positive ones. I know it is so hard, I struggle all the time..... but we can do it.

The replies in this thread I hope have helped to show that there may be vile people, but there are so many more good ones."

personally doesn't bother me at all, I'm far more thick skinned then that and body positive. I'm more concerned if was sent to someone who has got body issues and no confidence what it could do to them x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can’t recall having such a moment….I tend to realise things over time, and usually too late.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee, made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences.

I wish that hadn't happened. You have to know you're anything but grotesque. The vile people are cruel and unnecessary. Try and turn the volume down on them and up on the positive ones. I know it is so hard, I struggle all the time..... but we can do it.

The replies in this thread I hope have helped to show that there may be vile people, but there are so many more good ones. personally doesn't bother me at all, I'm far more thick skinned then that and body positive. I'm more concerned if was sent to someone who has got body issues and no confidence what it could do to them x"

I can tell you from experience, it slices straight through all the good things people say and knocks you back a ways. How far depends on your mood at the time.

I'm glad you aren't one of the people bothered by it x

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I can’t recall having such a moment….I tend to realise things over time, and usually too late."

One day yours will come young man. One day....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I can’t recall having such a moment….I tend to realise things over time, and usually too late.

One day yours will come young man. One day...."

Needs to hurry up, I’m not that young. It would also be good if it could steer me away from any further monumental errors

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I can’t recall having such a moment….I tend to realise things over time, and usually too late.

One day yours will come young man. One day....

Needs to hurry up, I’m not that young. It would also be good if it could steer me away from any further monumental errors "

You're not that old either.

Monumental error sounds bad..... I hope it works out though xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I can’t recall having such a moment….I tend to realise things over time, and usually too late.

One day yours will come young man. One day....

Needs to hurry up, I’m not that young. It would also be good if it could steer me away from any further monumental errors

You're not that old either.

Monumental error sounds bad..... I hope it works out though xx"

There’s been more than one, I’m an over-achiever….

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By *ave1963BarnsleyMan
over a year ago

Barnsley

My last one was yesterday when the lady I'd had a lovely time with left me a verification saying I was caring.

She's the second lady who's written something like that and it means a lot because for me swinging is about much, much more than the sex.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’m aware of how much of a work in progress I am, so I have epiphanies Alllll the time.

My last one was last week, someone did something for me, with no queries, and when I thanked him, he was confused as to why it was a big thing for me, but I’ve never known it any different. I genuinely didn’t know how to react, because it was so alien.

"

Totally! I can relate to this cos I .. a) hate asking for help b) assume people don’t want to help or want something in return …

So yeah, I’m thrown off sometimes when things like that happen and it’s just out of kindness x

Someone gave me a bunch of flowers a couple of weeks ago, and yeah, was totally unexpected even if not reciprocated. Like, it hit me that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The moment I realised how toxic my ex was and this was actually a chance for freedom and happiness.

There's the silver lining. Grab that freedom and the happy. You deserve it."

Thanks Sugartits..it's the first time I felt a literally weight lift from my shoulders, it was such a moment of clarity.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I can’t recall having such a moment….I tend to realise things over time, and usually too late.

One day yours will come young man. One day....

Needs to hurry up, I’m not that young. It would also be good if it could steer me away from any further monumental errors

You're not that old either.

Monumental error sounds bad..... I hope it works out though xx

There’s been more than one, I’m an over-achiever…. "

Over achiever are you? Well.....

Ever need to rant, you know where I am

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace

You know my last one posh!

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"My last one was yesterday when the lady I'd had a lovely time with left me a verification saying I was caring.

She's the second lady who's written something like that and it means a lot because for me swinging is about much, much more than the sex."

It really is. And that's wonderful to read!

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I’m aware of how much of a work in progress I am, so I have epiphanies Alllll the time.

My last one was last week, someone did something for me, with no queries, and when I thanked him, he was confused as to why it was a big thing for me, but I’ve never known it any different. I genuinely didn’t know how to react, because it was so alien.

Totally! I can relate to this cos I .. a) hate asking for help b) assume people don’t want to help or want something in return …

So yeah, I’m thrown off sometimes when things like that happen and it’s just out of kindness x

Someone gave me a bunch of flowers a couple of weeks ago, and yeah, was totally unexpected even if not reciprocated. Like, it hit me that. "

That's so me as well..... you deserve the kindness and the love you sweetheart xx

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"The moment I realised how toxic my ex was and this was actually a chance for freedom and happiness.

There's the silver lining. Grab that freedom and the happy. You deserve it.

Thanks Sugartits..it's the first time I felt a literally weight lift from my shoulders, it was such a moment of clarity."

Giggling like a schoolgirl at Sugartits

That can be an incredible feeling.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"You know my last one posh! "

I do.

And also.

Shurrup else I'll smack you

Love you xx

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace


"You know my last one posh!

I do.

And also.

Shurrup else I'll smack you

Love you xx"

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

[Removed by poster at 06/09/21 13:17:02]

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

Post nut clarity is amazing

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Post nut clarity is amazing "

Hmmmm...... not one I've experienced

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"[Removed by poster at 06/09/21 10:57:46]

I managed to see what you wrote. You are way more of a better value than described. Once you've realised you aren't first choice etc, drop him. There is someone out there who will deserve you. X"

Agree with that statement

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By *oc30Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"Post nut clarity is amazing "

You took words out of my mouth ! Yeah that is the clearest a bloke can think after his balls are empty ! Centre of gravity / thinking shifts back from the dick to the brain

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When somebody is clearly staring at me for ages then…..thankfully……after a few minutes….politely informs me that I am indeed, “ very tall” !!!

I’m very blessed that this happens daily as I do often forget hahahaha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had a few and it's rare they have been positive realisations. Often it's moments where I know full well that everything I've been told is true and indeed now it really is me breaking my own heart.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

The only one I can remember was after taking Ibuprofen before a night out and becoming so inebriated I ended up outside for half an hour, then came around sitting on a chair by the dance floor.

My head cleared and I gave myself a talking to to get some water down my neck.

Everything cleared and I said to my friend I'm seriously d*unk and need to go home.

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford


"Post nut clarity is amazing

Hmmmm...... not one I've experienced "

No problem……I’ll show you

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford


"Post nut clarity is amazing

You took words out of my mouth ! Yeah that is the clearest a bloke can think after his balls are empty ! Centre of gravity / thinking shifts back from the dick to the brain "

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford


"The only one I can remember was after taking Ibuprofen before a night out and becoming so inebriated I ended up outside for half an hour, then came around sitting on a chair by the dance floor.

My head cleared and I gave myself a talking to to get some water down my neck.

Everything cleared and I said to my friend I'm seriously d*unk and need to go home."

I imagine you are a brilliant d*unk

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"When somebody is clearly staring at me for ages then…..thankfully……after a few minutes….politely informs me that I am indeed, “ very tall” !!!

I’m very blessed that this happens daily as I do often forget hahahaha"

People are just so helpful.

They like to tell me I'm fat too.....

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I've had a few and it's rare they have been positive realisations. Often it's moments where I know full well that everything I've been told is true and indeed now it really is me breaking my own heart. "

I completely feel this. Why we don't listen to our instincts when they tell us to listen to our friends sometimes I really don't know....

Hugs to you

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"The only one I can remember was after taking Ibuprofen before a night out and becoming so inebriated I ended up outside for half an hour, then came around sitting on a chair by the dance floor.

My head cleared and I gave myself a talking to to get some water down my neck.

Everything cleared and I said to my friend I'm seriously d*unk and need to go home."

That sounds like a very positive outcome from a dangerous situation!

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Post nut clarity is amazing

Hmmmm...... not one I've experienced

No problem……I’ll show you "

You are too kind Sir

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

I'm not sure I've come to terms with my latest, it could change things.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville


"When something leaps into your head out of the blue and you just kind of go "well gosh".

Or it kicks you like a punch to the gut of course.

What was your last one? And did it make you happy? Did you do anything with the information?"

Influencers are the modern day Judith Chalmers/Michael Palin, oversharing photo albums you never to be see.

It made me very happy. So happy I took less pictures of the cheesy toast I was posting for lunch each day and switched it up to agrostology, sudoku and roundabouts.

(reposted as I can't spell)

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I'm not sure I've come to terms with my latest, it could change things. "

Same boat. Hopefully yours is in a good way too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The other day there

And nope it made me sad as it cost me 6 hours for nothing

What I learned is stop getting wacky idears in your head at stupid o’clock and running with them they very rarely work out

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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago

cognito

Saying goodbye and telling someone I was blocking them because I started to get feels for them but they’d already been planning to move on with someone else.

I’m no longer willing to be someone’s second choice. It felt so strange and upsetting doing it and doubted myself for a while but I know it was the best thing to do.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"When something leaps into your head out of the blue and you just kind of go "well gosh".

Or it kicks you like a punch to the gut of course.

What was your last one? And did it make you happy? Did you do anything with the information?

Influencers are the modern day Judith Chalmers/Michael Palin, oversharing photo albums you never to be see.

It made me very happy. So happy I took less pictures of the cheesy toast I was posting for lunch each day and switched it up to agrostology, sudoku and roundabouts.

(reposted as I can't spell)"

I like the influencers analogy. Never thought of it like that.

Well done you. Also.... cheesy toast every day? That's a solid lifestyle choice right there.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"The other day there

And nope it made me sad as it cost me 6 hours for nothing

What I learned is stop getting wacky idears in your head at stupid o’clock and running with them they very rarely work out "

Well listen to yourself this time then Nat!! And don't be sad. Have a hug xx

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Saying goodbye and telling someone I was blocking them because I started to get feels for them but they’d already been planning to move on with someone else.

I’m no longer willing to be someone’s second choice. It felt so strange and upsetting doing it and doubted myself for a while but I know it was the best thing to do. "

I think the being a second choice is something we all struggle with. It's whether we can accept that we aren't actually second choice, we are another choice, or whether we want to be the only choice.

Well done for making that step for yourself. It will be better for you, long run style.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The other day there

And nope it made me sad as it cost me 6 hours for nothing

What I learned is stop getting wacky idears in your head at stupid o’clock and running with them they very rarely work out

Well listen to yourself this time then Nat!! And don't be sad. Have a hug xx"

Awww thank you so much xxxx

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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago

cognito


"This morning when I received a message saying" please remove your profile picture not everyone wants to see a grotesque overweight middle aged woman whilst having thee morning coffee, made me feel sick "

It's not what he said what bothered me , it's the fact there are such nasty vile people out there who could say that someone they've never met or spoke to before. If they said that too someone else could have major consequences. he was just sad little excuse for a man cry wanking into his cornflakes."

You are right about him but I’m glad I don’t eat cornflakes as I don’t think I could now after that

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames


"While cursing the thought of coming back to work after a week off and having to answer to those I feel are unworthy of their roles, I realised that these are actually the people responsible for how much I progress in my career if keep going as I am.

Currently looking at courses to help expand my skillset and will be job-hunting pretty soon as well.

Fairly similar myself. Having had a series of problems with my managers and realised that these problems had all happened before or had similar themes, the penny dropped ... I was managing my managers, because they have no clue how to manage effectively, and (this is the key bit), that will never change.

I had flagged issues before, they had been grateful, but the bottom line is that as they are hopeless managers, these ballsups will happen again and again and again. Do I want to spend the rest of my career being wound up by these clowns? No.

So glad to read you've also realised it's not acceptable to settle for that."

Thanks. Management of firms tend to put procedures, structures and controls in place to handle all sorts of situations except for one ... they themselves being shit!

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

(And I still can't spell or construct a sentence. No change there, just annoying).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The moment I realised how toxic my ex was and this was actually a chance for freedom and happiness.

There's the silver lining. Grab that freedom and the happy. You deserve it.

Thanks Sugartits..it's the first time I felt a literally weight lift from my shoulders, it was such a moment of clarity.

Giggling like a schoolgirl at Sugartits

That can be an incredible feeling."

That's gonna stick now, Sugartits

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