Project Semi Colon: Lush Style

Quote by vanessa26
I have been meaning to come in here....I just always put it off
but with this month being a insanly bad month for me...I thought why not

( I apologize for how long this in advance )

Quote by GraceW


You are right, we tarts always get the blame. She would ask him and he would say "That dumb fucking broad is lying honey, she came on to me. I think she wants to break us up. You know I love you." Or something equally preposterous. In my case, the "widower's" wife tried to stab me for my troubles.

So yes, stay away from the lying sack if at all possible, and maybe keep a cricket bat handy. Practice that rising swing. Go for the nuts. Always go for the nuts.

Quote by kiera
I love you all and now I'm off to order a cricket bat from Amazon

Quote by NEwaythewindblows
My Friends,
I'm back again. This time for me... I don't wish to be self-deprecating, so I'm just going to put forth What I feel is the major obstacle in me achieving personal fulfillment:

Words! Questions to be exact.

The 1st, I think is the most brutal one in the English language. "Why?" And the words that follow it such as;' Me', 'They do it','Did it have to happen', 'Didn't it happen', 'Did I', 'Didn't I', 'They have to leave', and so on...

This one question alone claws a hole into my heart and taints so many wonderful memories that I have...

The 2nd is, "What if?" Followed by the terrible triplets, "Could of?, Should of?, and, Would of?"

All of these questions, and many more seem to keep me stagnant at times, transfixed, staring backwards, rather than moving forward ahead into a brighter, and much happier future.

Am I the only one like this? If there are more people like me, Please leave your comments, and questions that haunt YOUR dreams...

Maybe as a group, we can be able to hash a few of these questions out, and thus let some of these things go that have been plaguing all of our hopes and dreams?

Peace-of-mind, Love, and Contentment, My Friends _NE.

Quote by GraceW


When you get it, seriously consider batting for our team for a change. I'm not saying we are all perfect, but most of us will cause you less trouble in the long run.

Kisses on all four cheeks.

Quote by GoNE68


And that's why the whole world is fucked up

Quote by kiera


Are you blaming my lack of sex life for all the wrongs in the world? I'll bloody set Grace on you, take it back.

Quote by cooldaddy
Dear Ladies,

Can I apologise on behalf of all the decent men in the world. And yes, there are some. I know you ladies always get the shitty end of the stick, and I do feel sorry for that, but I also admire you for the way you deal with it, or endure it when you are at rock bottom. And the way you fight your way back up through it, even to the extent of the occasional flash of humour above. Words are all I can offer, words of encouragement and admiration, but they come from the bottom of my heart. Keep on fighting, and I hope you all find better days, and someone you can rely on, man or woman.

Quote by GraceW


Look at your avatar. Note how strong and self-confident she is. She is not some stranger you pulled off a webpage, but one of your inner selves. She's there to guide you when it all comes crashing around your ears. Next time you feel overwhelmed just ask yourself, "What would my avatar do?" It's not a universal panacea, but like as not she'll give you a little nudge, and it will help.

Oh, another thing that will help, since you are into old movies, is the Ealing Comedies. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ealing_comedies Especially I recommend Kind Hearts and Coronets, The Lavender Hill Mob, and The Ladykillers.

Quote by Simmerdownchick
Hi everyone. It's been almost a year for me since Ive been on LUSH, not counting the few times I signed in and left a tid bit here and there. I've had a really rough year as well.

To Keira and Vanessa; I was so touched by your honesty and the fact that you both opened your hearts to us, I cried. Sorry to anyone else who poured their hearts out, afterwords. It's a brave person who can confront demons and post them for others to read. My eyes were too full of tears, I couldn't read more.

Sprite, you really are a wonderful friend to all of us here. Thanks for always knowing what to say.

I lost my mom in February. She was my rock and my best friend, so it's been really tough without her and I miss her everyday. I lost my dog, Sadie, a month before, and to anyone who loves their pet, I hope you see why the loss of her was so hard to deal with as well. She suffered too long with cancer and I should have put her down much earlier than i did. It was selfish.

I have my mom's dog, Lulu, now. She needs me and I need her. I'm blessed to have her.

I'm not one who makes friends easily (at all, really). Losing them was like losing my lifeline to the world for me. I went from having my two best friends, to no one. I've been taking it a day at a time, and most of the time I'm just fine; great actually. As long as I don't dwell, but then it bubbles to the surface and I wind up in a pretty deep depression.

Anyway, I just wanted to give a big hug to you all.

This is my mom, Joyce. <3

(no, that's not Milik in the background, lol!)


Little Bear, the one on the right, passed last year from old age. It was time, he was ready and so was I. The one on the left is Sadie.

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I just saw this on FB.

Quote by fruit4passion
I spent so many years not showing my emotions, being the strong one, when inside I was so lonely and depressed. I have always felt like an outsider even though I was part of the so called cool crowd.Still think that if I was not around I would not be missed.My biggest problem is the days between being so happy,just to have it come all crashing down, when I just want to run. It is these days that i have so much trouble with.Sometimes when i am happy, I get down for no reason because I know it's coming. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that it could be lush that would help me.Friends that I have made here are so important to me, i'm scared to loose them. I come here and cry when I read what you have all been through.You are so strong,stronger than i'll ever be. If it means anything just want to say thank you,because you have helped me more than you'll ever know.

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Hello beautiful people What can I say, I visit this thread daily, I read, I cry, I type a reply, I cancel the reply and leave without posting. I want to hold you, giving you a big hug, offer some tea, sit and just be. Such beautiful souls, my cup is overflowing, my heart sings with joy. The courage an individuals has to share a chapter of his/her life, it is not an easy task. If you could see what I see, when reading your sharings, amazing people with big hearts, a kaleidoscope of colors so delicious, I want to gobble you up. The encouragement and support being poured into this thread is so humbling. Thank you everybody ..past, present and future!! Thank you Sprite for this platform!! Ok shuddup E ?? Bring it in group hug

Take care, stay positive and safe. Keep pushing forward ??Have a supadupa fantastic day!

Quote by Rosepetals
Simmerdownchick, I'm so sorry for your losses.




Does anyone else have long term trauma/complex PTSD?

Do you have any good coping skills?

I can't even wipe my hands on a bath towel, I have to use paper towels only.

I wanted to join a gym, but I can't trust that someone won't follow me home and hurt me.

I walk, dance and play tennis.

I hope to feel "normal" one day. I just don't know how to.

I'm also experiencing a lot of anger and rage sometimes.

And the eternal question, why me?

Quote by fruit4passion
I spent so many years not showing my emotions, being the strong one, when inside I was so lonely and depressed. I have always felt like an outsider even though I was part of the so called cool crowd.Still think that if I was not around I would not be missed.My biggest problem is the days between being so happy,just to have it come all crashing down, when I just want to run. It is these days that i have so much trouble with.Sometimes when i am happy, I get down for no reason because I know it's coming. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that it could be lush that would help me.Friends that I have made here are so important to me, i'm scared to loose them. I come here and cry when I read what you have all been through.You are so strong,stronger than i'll ever be. If it means anything just want to say thank you,because you have helped me more than you'll ever know.

Quote by sprite


excersize helps. a lot. keep up the walking, dancing, and tennis. therapy, obviously. i self medicate (smoke pot) and that seems to help. i mediate, too. it's a combination and you just need to find out what works for you. that all said, i still have the occasional panic attack. i accept it's part of like and just muddle thru best as i can.

as for why me - this is how i answer my own why me - because maybe i could deal with it better than someone else could have, so having it happen to me, spared them. it helps looking at it that way, like you took the bullet for someone. *hugs*

Quote by Rosepetals


Thank you, sprite honey. I did almost two years of therapy within the last few years. But they weren't trauma therapists.

I love being active.

Thank you for your honesty. I guess it was me because the people around me growing up were pieces of shit.

I always thought I was weak. I am so strong to survive so much.

I self medicate too with pot. It helps me not be so afraid of my memories.

I learned this year, that many years ago, a man I had met at a singles dance, his friend hurt me when I had too much to drink. (It was at his apartment)

It had been eating away at me and I hadn't remembered that at all.

I kept it hidden and in denial for a long time.

Thanks for being you.

We are all strongest together.

Quote by sprite


yeah, denial never helps anyone. face those demons, when you are up to it, when you have the strength.

no one else i can be, really. if i could, i'd be Gal Gadot, honestly. *dreamy sigh* errr... mostly, just wake up every morning - and yes, i know this is a cliche - but wake up every morning and tell yourself it's going to be good day and no asshole, past or present, it going to mess it up - you're going to kick ass and your going to be fine. convince yourself of that and it does, seriously, help. sometimes.

Quote by etairay





Hello beautiful people What can I say, I visit this thread daily, I read, I cry, I type a reply, I cancel the reply and leave without posting. I want to hold you, giving you a big hug, offer some tea, sit and just be. Such beautiful souls, my cup is overflowing, my heart sings with joy. The courage an individual has to share a chapter of his/her life, it is not an easy task. If you could see what I see, when reading your sharings, amazing people with big hearts, a kaleidoscope of colors so delicious, I want to gobble you up. The encouragement and support being poured into this thread is so humbling. Thank you everybody ..past, present and future!! Thank you Sprite for this platform!! Ok shuddup E ?? Bring it in group hug

Take care, stay positive and safe. Keep pushing forward ??Have a supadupa fantastic day!