@ReturningthePearls - how lovely that kind mother gave you her time & attention just when you needed it. One of the greatest gifts we can give to another person is our time & I'm so glad she was there for you.
![Smiling face with 3 hearts :smiling_face_with_3_hearts: 🥰](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f970.png)
I also want to say how much I echo
@bats*itbarbie wonderful advice to you. You're still so young, please do everything you can to realise your dreams. I'm old enough
![Woman, white haired :woman_white_haired: 👩🦳](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f469-1f9b3.png)
to be your mum & regrets are a real
witch.
![Disappointed face :disappointed: 😞](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f61e.png)
I made a life choice that at the time I didn't know would end all my dreams/plans & so many missed opportunities that will never come again. It's a hard pill to swallow at times.
I really hope you can somehow find a way to turn your dreams into reality sooner than later.
![Red heart :heart: ❤](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/2764.png)
xxx
@StoneMountain - I loved your story of giving hugs & encouragement, it speaks volumes about your warm heart & as someone who loves hugs (giving & getting) I could so relate & send that warm hug
![Hugging face :hugging: 🤗](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f917.png)
back to you!
![Red heart :heart: ❤](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/2764.png)
xxx
@lulooo - "Hugs are good, balm for the soul" - this is so true & I'm glad you continued giving those much needed hugs, they can be incredibly healing in their way.
![Hugging face :hugging: 🤗](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f917.png)
It's the one thing I miss the most being single.
![Red heart :heart: ❤](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/2764.png)
xxx
ETA - that's not to say I don't appreciate that not all people are huggers!
@bats*itbarbie - thank you
![Face blowing a kiss :kissing_heart: 😘](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f618.png)
& I'm def' in a better head space!
![Red heart :heart: ❤](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/2764.png)
xxx
@ZipSilver - I'm not sure where to start other than with a warm thank you for your kind lovely words & sweet generous suggestion.
![Smiling face with 3 hearts :smiling_face_with_3_hearts: 🥰](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f970.png)
I appreciate it more than you know but will gracefully decline, but thank you so much for thinking of me & for your kindness.
![Rose :rose: 🌹](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f339.png)
I promise I will be fine. I'm hopeful from July things will start to settle down & hopefully begin to improve as I was caught out by unexpected extra expenses previous months. I actually felt rather embarrassed after my 'woe is me' post as so many people, including here, are dealing with far worse than I do every single day. I'm in a much better head space.
![Thumbs up (y) (y)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I had some good news as a refund is coming through this week which will be a big help.
![Beaming face with smiling eyes :grin: 😁](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f601.png)
Thank you again for your wonderful words.
![Face blowing a kiss :kissing_heart: 😘](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f618.png)
I do struggle at times with how to respond to kindness & compliments as the child within still doesn't feel worthy, but please know how much your kindness meant to me.
![Hugging face :hugging: 🤗](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f917.png)
Much love & hugs,
![Red heart :heart: ❤](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/2764.png)
xxx