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Our Earth can be a rough place. But you don't need me to remind you of it. The media is already full of stories about anger, deceit, and wreckage. And while we can't ignore our problems, hoping they might just go away, we do sometimes need a break from them.

To remind you that there's still plenty of goodness in this world, Bored Panda put together a new list of feel-good posts from all across the internet. Personal growth, empathetic relationships, we included everything. But if you scroll through the publication and your heart still needs more warmth, fire up our earlier renditions of wholesomeness here, here, and here.

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I Don’t Need This Anymore! After 16 Surgeries To Fix A Birth Defect And Years In A Wheelchair I’ve Finally Been Cleared To Start Walking

I Don’t Need This Anymore! After 16 Surgeries To Fix A Birth Defect And Years In A Wheelchair I’ve Finally Been Cleared To Start Walking

I’m not very good at it yet, it’s painful, and can’t go far distances but I can walk! Thank you for reading - I’m very excited.

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COVID has posed a threat not just to our bodies but our minds as well. But it's quite difficult to determine increases in cases of depression and anxiety because of a lack of data. However, despite these gaps, a team largely based at the University of Queensland in Australia has tried to come up with an estimate for 2020, and the numbers are devastating.

If the pandemic had not happened, the model used by the researchers suggested there would have been 193 million cases of major depressive disorder worldwide, whereas an estimated 246 million cases actually occurred, a 28 percent increase, or an added 53 million cases. For anxiety disorders, the number of cases was anticipated at 298 million, but there may have been as many as 374 million cases—a 26 percent jump, representing an additional 76 million cases.

According to clinical psychologist Seth J. Gillihan, Ph.D., anxiety can come from any situation we care about when the outcome is uncertain. "Common sources include our health, relationships, finances, work, time pressure, and social situations, among others," the creator of The CBT Deck for Anxiety, Rumination, & Worry, a set of cards that helps people to find equilibrium and focus on what they love, told Bored Panda.

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"Anxiety is our mind and body's way of getting our attention and telling us to pay attention to something important. Unfortunately, anxiety is often an unwelcome and unpleasant experience because it can be so uncomfortable and even overwhelming."

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    Today I Got Married And No One From My Family Came To My Wedding Because It Was A Gay Wedding. Well, The Good Thing About Life Is That We Get To Choose Our Own Family

    Today I Got Married And No One From My Family Came To My Wedding Because It Was A Gay Wedding. Well, The Good Thing About Life Is That We Get To Choose Our Own Family

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    Lolly
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations!!!! Hope you have a long loving and happy life together

    tw 72
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am sorry that the family does not understand. Both people in the pic look very happy and very lovely. I am glad they found each other.

    Stacy Beare
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations!! And I hope you have many happy years together!! X

    Lady Lava
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It makes me sad that this is still happening to LGBTQ+ people all over the world. I feel so blessed that everyone I loved attended my wedding with my now wife. And also that no-one ever had any problem with the fact that I would find love with a woman, and especially with this particular woman. We are almost 15 years together and more than 12 years married. Love is love, and I really hope this whole world will see that someday!

    Tenacious Squirrel
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "We Get To Choose Our Own Family" - this is so true and needs to be taken notice of especially by all the people who only classify having children as a family.

    James Pasquini
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was once told, "You have to LOVE your family... but you don't have to LIKE them." There's a lot of truth to that.

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    Zoe's Mom
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame on them, good on you. May you both have many beautiful years and memories together. If you need anyone to join for holiday meals, I'm in. I'll bring the mash potatoes.

    Mia Eccott
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You guys look so happy, as ya should on your special day! Congratulations from wexford, ireland. In regard to your family not showing up,(their loss) my gran who passed at 102 had a saying..... Look not for the flaws as you go through life or even when you find them, tis wise and tis kind to be somewhat blind and look for the virtue behind them. ( I dunno maybe talk to them about it again, maybe ye could come to an agreement to accept but disagree with each others beliefs? Theirs are archaic bless them, but it's how they were brought up.) hope ye guys have a great first Xmas as a married couple!

    Triv
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll be your family. Invite me to the reception and I'll bring several tasty and fattening desserts, all homemade!

    Mike Rodrick
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry to say this but your family blows! Congrats on your wedding.

    Heather Iger
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So happy for you both! Congratulations! Know that there are so many people out there that are thrilled for you and celebrate your love.

    Andrea Delden
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have gone and cried and given you both hugs! ♥️♥️

    Debbie Burton
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww... I went to my daughter's wedding 3 weeks ago, first gay wedding I have been to. All of both family were there xx (except those in other states)

    Ritchat
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just imagine how many people reading this would have loved to come to your wedding. I was totally thrilled when my 2 best girlfriends finally go married after being together for over 10 years.

    Anne Roberts
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sorry that your families chose to miss out on this wonderful occasion. People fall in love with who they fall in love with, and you both look so happy. Best wishes for a great future together! ❤️

    Jamie Bitzenhofer
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congrats! I hope the family comes around, but, if they don', build a beautiful one yourselves.

    Susan Williams
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Marriage is difficult as it is without being snubbed by family. Grow up, people. this is not the middle ages nor is it the middle east. We are more enlightened, now. Right?

    Kim Lorton
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We certainly can! Congratulations on your marriage! May you have a great one!

    Becky Greeley
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You deserve better.Now you can continue forward and surround yourself with people you choose- Best wishes for a great life

    Shelley DuVal
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations. You will make a new family from your friends. You will know who they are when you meet them.

    Mary Rives
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    May your chosen soul family thrive as well as your marriage! Congrats!

    Celtic Pirate Queen
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll be happy to be a "surrogate" sister! Michelle from San Diego, CA

    Hans Buiskool
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a disgrace that bigotry like that still exists.. I hope the two of you will be very happy together !

    Marcia Clark
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations. You make a beautiful couple. Sorry you were alone on your special day. They will be full of regret down the road that they missed such an important day in your lives.

    Petra Biedermann
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the family's love was conditional on tradition.......so sad! I am very happy that you found each other, have a wonderful live!

    Johnny Guido
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone should have their chance at happiness! Families start at two people.

    Jessica Marino
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have came. I would have celebrated. I am doing a little dance for you right now. CONGRATULATIONS 🎉👏

    Perry Clouse
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So Sorry To Hear How Narrow Minded People Can Be.....Wishing You Guys A Very Happy Life Together

    Lynne Stankard
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's their loss. Congratulations on your wedding and a very happy life ahead for you both xx

    Alan Gale
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes, family is just a buch of people that you happened to grow up with.

    Bobbie Meyers
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes...the family you choose is usually better than the one you're stuck with.

    Ashley Caradine Bartley
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish there was a way to register to celebrate with someone. Heck yes I will support you!! I would be happy to go to your wedding!!

    Joan Jenkins
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good for both of you .dont need bigots in family .there more than enough already in this world

    Evie Cooper
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Handsome Couple! I hope you have a long and happy life together

    Apryl Starr
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am sorry. Enjoy your life with your husband. I hope you succeed in everything you choose to do.

    Apryl Starr
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am so sorry. Celebrate your life and have joy with your husband. Good luck in all that you do.

    Lyn Moffett
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    𝓑𝓮 𝓮𝔁𝓽𝓻𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓮𝓪𝓬𝓱 𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻. 𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓬𝓪𝓷 𝓫𝓮𝓪𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓫𝓲𝓰𝓸𝓽𝓼 𝓫𝔂 𝓵𝓲𝓿𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓵𝓲𝓯𝓮 𝓪𝓼 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓸 𝓱𝓮𝓵𝓵 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓶. 𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓭𝓸𝓷'𝓽 𝓷𝓮𝓮𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓼𝓸𝓻𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓷𝓮𝓰𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓿𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓖𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓵𝓾𝓬𝓴 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓽𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓫𝓸𝓽𝓱

    Maryjohn deBrun
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Handsome couple! Congratulations and best wishes from Canada. Love long and prosper!

    Ina Schweitzer
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you get a do-over, I'll adopt you and then attend the wedding. Your family is missing out; I feel sorry for them.

    nala simba
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful, except that they look like father and son! Can no-one else see the resemblance?

    Esther Cohn
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My gay daughter’s wedding to her wonderful wife was joyful for my husband and me and our entire family. What awful, bigoted, sad people to boycott their child’s wedding. Much happiness to the loving couple!

    Esther Cohn
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We were front and center with our entire family at our gay daughter’s wedding to our wonderful daughter-in-law. My sister presided. It was a joyful occasion. How sad for your bigoted parents.

    Susie Swearingen-Kamachi
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sad your “family” didn’t come to your wedding but glad you didn’t let them stop you and your love! Congratulations 🎈🎊🍾

    BabaBizzle
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your blood “family” is s**t. Your CHOSEN family is LOVE! Congrats to the gorgeous and happy couple!!!!

    Upstaged75
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that's how your family feels, then they don't deserve the privilege of having you in their life. I will honestly never understand people like that.

    Tangee Wilson
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations! I would have been there. It would’ve been wonderful I’m sure!

    JP Purves
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is not because of who you are or anything you've done. Your family is at fault. They are not going to have the pleasure of knowing your husband or your children, if you choose to have them.

    Janna Gelfand
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ONLY losers are the family members who refused to attend!!! Your chosen family is better than any blood-line family you could hope for!!! Congrats on your marriage!!! I hope you have a slew of kids, because your family needs more of YOUR genes!!!

    Lynn Morello
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sad that your biological family cannot grow enough to celebrate your loving relationship with your chosen partner. I say, congratulations to you both for being able to move past this upsetting stage of your life. Maybe, one day, those who turned their backs on you, might re-think their ethics. In the mean-time, Celebrate without them.

    Leslie Burleson
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations . I'm sorry your family sucks , I hope the family you choose gives you all the love you deserve

    Jessica Rugani
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sorry your families feel that way. Congratulations! Everyone deserves to be happy and loved!

    Sue Bradley
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I could have come to your wedding, you seem so wonderful together, I'd be honoured to have been a part of it Xxx

    Jesus Christ
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you guys have a wonderful life together <3 love is love

    LJ Harwood
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations and best wishes!!! Great picture, you both look so happy.

    Virgil Blue
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the family chose hate. That path leads only to the dark side. You chose the light.

    Naluh Maués
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, they are the one who lost a beautiful demonstration of real love! Congratulations for your wedding!

    Queen Boudicca
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best wishes to you both. I hope you have a lifetime of happiness.

    Beth Arriaga
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And there are tons of moms and dads, brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles who will happily and proudly stand in for your wedding. This mama would have cried and rejoiced in your union and love.

    Ronald Morrison
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations! Sorry about your family's attitude. Hopefully they will learn acceptance!

    Gabrielle braswell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations i wish you bot a long healthy happy wonderful life 🌈

    Umi chan
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww I wished I could come but I to busy but I support u all !

    Nicky
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You both look so handsome! What a beautiful couple! (I live in SF - it's so much better out here!)

    Lee Lamar
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish we were acquainted. I would have joined and threw flowers instead or rice for you two 🖤

    Ola Pe
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is their huge loss, not yours. Congrats! You look very happy together👍

    Andrea Owen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations and I hope your family missed an amazing day.

    Liam Tranum
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s sad they didn’t come but screw them, happy marriage!!

    Joanna Werman
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations. Choose your own family. Perhaps they will find love eventually and recognize love you too have for each other. Have a marvelous life together

    lara
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so sorry. I would have come and brought a gift and danced at your wedding.

    Jo Choto
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations, and wishing you many years of happiness together surrounded by people who love and honour you.

    Adam Manley
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations on your wedding. Wishing you both a life of happiness. It's an honour to be a guest at a wedding and clearly the people who didn't turn up didn't deserve such an honour.

    Marco Conti
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you share a few more genes with them than with the rest of us. Big deal. You have your own family now. All the best to you.

    Tanja Jonk
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am so glad I was raised right, and I get to raise my daughter right too! Love is Love.

    TheVioletDragon
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am sorry you're family doesn't support your happiness but it's great yoy found each other

    Lyn Moffett
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations and good luck to you both. If people can't be happy for you not support you then you're better off not having them in your life

    Linda Riebel
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have come.... so would a lot of good folks. Here's to the groom and groom!

    Legen ( wait for it ) dary
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Banda Familie is all here to wish you both all the best... For this life and all the other ones.

    Dan Padgett
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have made it an open invitation. I would have turned up :)

    Frosty Foxxoburry
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    congratulations! sorry about your family though, but i wish you a happy life!

    Sarah Bell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations!!!! Just remember if they can't be bothered to support you then your are not obligated to help them when they need you. Unfortunately people like your family who can't even be bothered to be happy for you always wonder why you won't drop everything for them when they are in need. I'm sorry that your having to deal with this but your right! You do get to pick your family at times and definitely get to pick your friends and it looks like now your best friend is your family. ♥.

    Solidhog
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My family would love to be your surrogate family and share your happiness and love.

    Suz66
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, that family sounds awful! No need to keep them in your life. Good friends can be family.

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    You also have to respect their choices.

    Penelope
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m sorry? You want the marriage couple to “respect” homophobia and hate? I don’t think so.

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    Probably won't have to worry about going to your kids' wedding.

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    Rejected From Police Training For Being "Too Friendly"

    Rejected From Police Training For Being "Too Friendly"

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    Sheryl Paul, who has an MA in Jungian Counseling and has guided thousands of people worldwide through her books, courses, private sessions, and blog, reassured Bored Panda that everyone has anxiety. "It's built-in to our biology and is part of our evolutionary survival mechanism," the author of The Wisdom of Anxiety said.

    "But the most common causes of anxiety I see in modern life are among highly sensitive people who struggle with the fear of loss or death and the need for certainty. This can be triggered around parenting, money, relationships, identity, the planet — in short, the things that matter most to us. Anxiety is the psyche’s way of letting us know that we’re in danger, so it serves an essential evolutionary function. We run into trouble, however, when we misinterpret symptoms of anxiety — racing heart, shortness of breath, tight chest — as true, physical danger instead of understanding that most likely the danger is internal."

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    "For example, people who find their way to my work often struggle with relationship anxiety ... which causes them to spiral down a rabbit hole of trying to figure out if they're with the 'right' person. It's the wrong question and can lead to mental torture. Is there danger in intimate relationships? Absolute. But if you're with a safe partner the 'danger' is pointing to unhealed beliefs and wounds around love and intimacy which are then projected onto the current, loving partner."

    According to Paul, anxiety manifests itself in other areas in a pretty similar way: "we project our inner sense of unsafety and vulnerability onto health or kids or work or money or the earth. Everything changes when we understand the concept of projection and can start to take true responsibility for what needs attention inside."

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    This Veterinarian Has A Comfort-Dog Assistant That Helps Sick Patients Know That Everything Will Be Alright

    This Veterinarian Has A Comfort-Dog Assistant That Helps Sick Patients Know That Everything Will Be Alright

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    Mad Dragon
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “It’’s gonna be ok. Vet has done this hundreds of times. You’ll see your human shortly.”

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    Enjoying A Beautiful Hike After Finding Out That There Is No More Stage 4 Colon Cancer In My Body

    Enjoying A Beautiful Hike After Finding Out That There Is No More Stage 4 Colon Cancer In My Body

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    An 87-Year-Old Woman Called The Police Emergency Number In Florence, Italy, Saying She Was Alone And Hungry. This Was The Result

    An 87-Year-Old Woman Called The Police Emergency Number In Florence, Italy, Saying She Was Alone And Hungry. This Was The Result

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    Sheryl Paul said that modern anxiety often manifests as a misguided attempt to find solid ground. An attempt to answer fundamentally unanswerable questions. "The anxious mind believes that if it can land on the 'correct' answer it can find certainty, and that certainty equals safety. The truth is that there's very little that's certain in our day-to-day lives, and certainly, the future is always uncertain," she explained.

    "Everything feels even more uncertain right now because of the pandemic and the other systemic issues that have been brought to light these past couple of years, but life has always been uncertain because loss and illness and death exist. The highly sensitive person, who is the person most prone to anxiety, has known this from an early age (the most common early sign of anxiety in highly sensitive children is the fear that their parents will die)."

    The good news is that these methods work. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) claims that anxiety disorders are highly treatable. But the bad news is that only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment. The approaches that have proved to be effective are therapy, medication, complementary and alternative treatment, and transcranial magnetic stimulation.

    Paul, for example, teaches both on-the-spot tools and deep-dive practices for working with anxiety. "On-the-spot tools are things like Tonglen, which is the Buddhist practice of breathing into the pain or fear and breathing out the opposite. Over time, this helps us re-wire the mind’s habit of pushing away things that are uncomfortable. A significant part of breaking free from anxiety’s stronghold is learning to tolerate discomfort, which means making room for the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings as they arise."

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    The deep dive practices, on the other hand, hinge on growing what the counselor calls a solid and reliable inner parent or wise self "who can choose which thoughts to respond to and learn how to meet big feelings with compassion."

    "Growing spiritual practices that help tap into a sense of trusting life can also be life-changing when struggling with anxiety, for anxiety’s most salient message is that life isn’t safe," Paul said.

    "One of the strongest tenets of my work is that anxiety is a protector and a messenger. If we try to get rid of the symptoms too quickly, we miss the message, which is often pointing us in the direction of unhealed places inside that need attention and also an invitation to grow trust. As I often say in my work, the opposite of uncertainty isn’t certainty; it’s trust. And that’s self-trust, trust in others, and trusting in something bigger than you."

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    Gillihan said that anxiety's power lies in its ability to affect our whole being—our body, mind, and spirit. "Our bodies will feel the tension and stress that anxiety creates, as our sympathetic nervous system turns on to prepare us for action and our hormone system releases chemicals like cortisol. Our minds feel the strain of anxious thoughts and worries about everything that could go wrong. And our spirits feel the weight of anxiety, which can be a crushing experience when it's really high," the clinical psychologist explained.

    So it's important to actively fight it.

    Gillihan summarizes his approach to anxiety in three stages which he collectively calls 'Think Act Be.'

    "THINK means tend to anxious thoughts, and question the ones that tell us bad things are going to happen. Usually, those thoughts aren't grounded in reality. While bad things do happen at times, our fears don't come true the vast majority of the time. Notice the stories your mind is telling you, and ask yourself if there's another possibility for how things might go—including that things turn out pretty much okay."

    Then there's ACT. This includes gradually facing our fears without any actual danger and stopping anxiety from controlling our actions. "Any time we avoid something that causes anxiety, we strengthen our fear [response] and make it more likely that we'll avoid it in the future. Facing our fears makes them shrink," Gillihan highlighted.

    "And finally, BE means focus on the present and open to your experience exactly as it is. Anxiety is about the future, so being in the present and noticing your senses tends to decrease anxiety. Opening to your experience can also help to calm the nervous system, since you're no longer fighting to make sure things turn out okay. Just let things be as they are and be willing to give up the control that was never really yours to begin with."

    As William S. Burroughs has famously said, your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.

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    After I Found Out My Girlfriend Was Pregnant I Signed Up To Rehab For My Addiction. Last Week I Became A Father And Picked Up My 3-Month Coin

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    Afghanistan: They Will Not Go School Without Their Sister

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    Before And After Beating Cancer. 2019-2020-2021

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    "Dumbledore's Bookshelf" Quilt; Happy With How It Turned Out

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    I Designed A 3D Printed Mirror Array To Propose! The Mirrors Are Angled So That Just Before Sunset, They Reflect The Sunlight To Spell "Marry Me?"

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    My Mum Finally Escaped An Abusive Relationship And Found Herself A Little Place. No Furniture Yet But She Just Sent Me This And I’m So Proud

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    #18

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    This Little Girl's Rock Displayed In My Local Museum

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    Animals Really Are Man’s Best Friends

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    A similar thing happened to my daughter! She fed some crows her leftover breakfast for a few months last spring and one of them brought her a paper clip and then a soda tab!

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    Oh my heart....don't cry don't cry don't cr...too late. So so happy for you lil one

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    90-Year-Old Grandfather With Dementia, Hugging My 4-Year-Old Son. Grandfather Who Can't Remember Us Most Days Said "I Really Love This Kid, I'm Glad He's Here"

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    Whenever We Foster A Singleton Kitten, Our Dog Becomes A Foster Mama

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    While Walking His Dogs, A 71-Year-Old Man Had A Seizure. These Two Dogs Saved Their Owner

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    If you ever see a service dog without its human, follow it and it will lead you back to its owner, who is probably in some kind of physical distress

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    A Heartwarming Conversation From Twitter

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    Lost 200 Pounds During Covid. Today I Completed A Half Marathon

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    Really, Get Her That Pony

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    After Years Of Tooth Pain And Hiding My Smile, I Got Dentures! They Literally Made Me Smile

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    You look amazing! Years younger and very handsome!

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    Have PTSD And I Struggle With Being Outside. This Is My "I've Been Walking In The Woods 2 Days In A Row" Smile. Small Steps Forward

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    The Guy Who Does The Grass For My Building Left A Rectangle Of Wild Flowers So The Bees Can Use Them

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    Before And After: My Daughter Battling A Combination Of RSV, Rhino Enterovirus, And Bacterial Pneumonia. She Almost Died, But She’s Now Home Safe And Sound

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    The power of ducky sheets 🦆 congratulations, wishes for a long and healthy life together.

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    I Ditched Going To My In-Laws So I Could Have Thanksgiving With The Stray Cat That Lives In My Garage

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    Ron Came To The Vet Clinic As A Stray. After A Few Weeks, He Started Making Rounds To See Patients, And Would Sit Next To Any Pet While They Were Asleep, Offering Comfort

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    I Am A Big Brother With Big Brothers Big Sisters. Here Is The First Day I Met My Little Brother And The Day He Served As My Best Man - 6 Years Later

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    My Husband And I Celebrated 10 Years Of Marriage Today

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    My Daughter Is Obsessed With Halloween. We Bought Her A Skeleton Costume For Her Birthday And She Insisted On Putting It On Immediately, With A Birthday Hat

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    10 Days Ago, Somebody Poisoned My 11-Year-Old Fluffball Leon In My Own Garden. Against All Odds, He Made It Through

    He is back home recovering from caused trouble for a while longer. The vet called him a miracle; so proud of you my grumpy old kitty.

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    Bad Times Pass But Good Acts Remain

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    Everyday This Guy Walks By Our House And Lifts Up His Dog For A Look At Our Neighbor's Rabbit

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    3 Years After Becoming Paralyzed From The Chest Down, I Am Now Able To Stand After Getting A Special Frame That Allows Me To Do So

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    Good Taste In Music Brings Neighbors Together

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    This Big Brother Helps His Baby Sister Use The Doggie Door. He Stands There And Lets The Baby Go Through His Legs

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    The House Was Way Too Quiet While The Foster Kittens Were Out Having Playtime And My Boyfriend Was Supposed To Be Watching Them. I Found Everyone Like This

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    Donated My Swimmies To My Sister's Girlfriend And I'm Now A Proud Uncle To My Donor Child

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    Be That One Today

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    New Woman, Same Phone Case

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    Missing Cat Owner Posted A Follow Up Where The Previous Missing Posters Were

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    2 Years Sober Today And My Dad Made Me This Cupcake

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    Adopt Seniors! We Got This 9 Year Old Gent On Saturday And He's Wonderful

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    Finally Able To Start Walking Again

    Active duty military. I was taking part in an airborne operation when I had a horrible night landing. 
    Simultaneously damaged both shoulders (labrum, rotator, and biceps), and both hips (labrum, femur heads). I have been suffering from constant chronic pain and have been having a harder and harder time walking.
    I’ve spent the last five years on the surgeons table. The hips continued to get worse no matter what we tried, and I’ve been unable to walk more than a block due to the pain.
    I finally gave in and agreed to a hip replacement. Surgery was on Monday. Here I am two days later. On day 6 I did a block and a half for the first time in a very long time.
    The other hip will be replaced in February. I woke up today without the chronic pain for the first time in five years. I cried because I had forgotten what it felt like not to be in pain.
    My wife has never let me give up. And here I am smiling for the first time in a long time.
    There is hope. Hang in there!

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    I Started Feeding A Street Cat Last Year, The News Is Going Fast In The Neighborhood

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    46(M) And 43(F) With 3 Kids And 3 Jobs. Just Made The Last Payment On Our House

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    This Is What The Paralympics Are All About

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    Look At This Baby Goat, Aww

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    Owl I Found On The Road, It Couldn’t Fly So I Kept It In My Backyard For A Few Hours Till It Flew Away

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    I Work At A Local Animal Shelter. Iris Wouldn't Let Me Put Her Back Down During The Entirety Of My Shift

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    After 6 Months Of Being In The Hospital, My Little Sister Is Finally Cancer-Free

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    Survived My Second Suicide Attempt And I Couldn't Be Happier To Still Be Alive Today

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    My Dad Often Dogsits For Me And This Man Takes A Selfie With Him Every Single Time To Show Me That He's Okay

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    In Istanbul, A Stray Cat Mom Took Her Baby To The Er Doctors And Paramedics Helped The Baby And Took Them To A Vet

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    I Got Released From The Hospital Today After Receiving Chemo Therapy All Summer And A Second Bone Marrow Transplant

    Leukemia relapsed 4 years after the first transplant, but I have faith that #2 wipes it out for good.

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    My Friend Works In A Shelter. These Kitties Get To Go Back Home

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    My Friend's Golden Retriever Has Taken Quite A Shine To His Feathered Siblings

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    My Great-Grandma Is 114 Today! She's The 3rd Oldest (Verified) Living American

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    Heard Meowing Under Our Porch A Week Ago. Now This Is How We Spend Our Mornings

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    Our Son Gets To Finally Come Home After Spending A Month In NICU After He Was Born

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    Oh the tiny-ness!! The fragility! The utter cuteness!!! Lucky you!!! Hugs for all!

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    Today Was My Last Day Of Chemotherapy

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    After 3 Months I Finally Decided To Do Something About My Depression

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    Always Asked For A Skateboard As A Kid. My Parents Said Not Until I'm 35. Today They Delivered

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    This Martial Arts Instructor Offers Free Training To Kids Who Broke His Studio Window

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    I Have Autism Which Makes My Life Difficult, Some Of My Sensory Problems Are With Fabrics So I Keep My Bedding On For Weeks

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    My Vaccine-Hesitant Parents Decided To Get The Vaccine After My Oldest Brother Got Really Sick

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    It's sad but that's what it takes. Once something actually affects you the resistance tends to fade.

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    Someone Turned A Stump Into A Little Box Of Books

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    Was A Meth Addict For 5 Years And Bought My First House Today With 10 Years Sober. Addiction Can Be Beaten And Don't Let Anyone Else Tell You Different

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    Dad Took Me Out For Dinner To Celebrate My 5th Year Of Sobriety. Mom Is With Us In Spirit

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    The Second Load Of Vaccines Has Been Delivered To Taiwan With Much Love From Lithuania

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    Mom Was Worried About Her Kid Flying Alone So The Captain Did This For Them Once They Boarded

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    I Present To You My Lil Chönk. She Is Dressed Up As Her Favorite Toy. She Loves You

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    Old Wives Tale Debunked. When We Lifted The Blanket Look What Was Underneath, Dennis! Yes, Bumby Is Still Breathing

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    If you don’t know, the old wive’s tale is that a cat will climb in with the baby and steal its breath.

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    Rosie Is Almost At Her Goal Weight

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    Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are such sweet and gentle little pups...good job!

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    After Almost 20 Years Of Playing Xbox Together, I Met My Best Man For The First Time This Weekend

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    After Years Of Working As A Ghost Writer, I'm Finally A Published Author! Can't Wait To Sign These Babies

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    Having My 16th (And Hopefully Final) Chemo

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    We Made A Lifelong Dream Come True Last Week And Bought A Cabin In The Woods

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    A little house in the forest sounds lovely and a bit magical, a cabin in the woods vaguely threatening and spooky... Yes, I have seen way too much TV - enjoy your stay, it looks great!

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    48-Year-Old And Finally Went Back To School After Graduating Highschool 30 Years Ago

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    Neighbor I’ve Never Met Overheard Me Kicking My Cheating Ex Out. Made My Day A Little Bit Better

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    Baby Bunny Who Slipped Into My Garage While The Door Was Open. Gently Removed And Placed Back In Shrubs With Siblings

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    The Pill Man Who Stands Outside CVS And Walgreens Sharing His Story Of Addiction And Recovery. I Met Him Today. He Is 8 Years Clean

    The Pill Man Who Stands Outside CVS And Walgreens Sharing His Story Of Addiction And Recovery. I Met Him Today. He Is 8 Years Clean

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    Damon
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s not meant to be a heart warming story. It’s meant to be a warning.

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    I Went On My First Date And This Is The Message The Girl Sent Me After

    I Went On My First Date And This Is The Message The Girl Sent Me After

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    Super Excited To Hold Her New Brother

    Super Excited To Hold Her New Brother

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    Lost My Hair For The 3rd Time Due To Chronic Alopecia. After Weeks Of Depression I Went To The Gym For Self Care

    Lost My Hair For The 3rd Time Due To Chronic Alopecia. After Weeks Of Depression I Went To The Gym For Self Care

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm bald due to lupus which caused my alopecia. Best thing to do is embrace it and rock it. You look great!

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    The Last Chemical Of My 4th And Final Round Of Chemo

    The Last Chemical Of My 4th And Final Round Of Chemo

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    Cooked My Wife And Cat A Special Sunday Breakfast

    Cooked My Wife And Cat A Special Sunday Breakfast

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    My Able Bodied Wife Found Herself In A Fencing Tournament With A Wheelchair Restricted Opponent

    My Able Bodied Wife Found Herself In A Fencing Tournament With A Wheelchair Restricted Opponent

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    That Girl Is Me, Smiling So Much Cause I Was Next To My Crush

    That Girl Is Me, Smiling So Much Cause I Was Next To My Crush

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    Found The Instructions My Mom Wrote For 12-Year-Old Me For How To Get Doom Running

    Found The Instructions My Mom Wrote For 12-Year-Old Me For How To Get Doom Running

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    Keep Growing

    Keep Growing

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    Scarlett
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, I don’t think she would. She’d probably be asking me what happened and what was wrong with me, sadly. (I am 17 and struggling a lot)

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