Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Avoid long drawn out arguments. This should be a place to relax, not to waste your time needlessly.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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Please do not spam at the top level. If you have a lot to post each day, try and post them all together in one top level comment
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Try keep things light. If you are bringing in deep stuff, try not to go overboard.
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Things that are clearly on-topic for this board should be posted as a separate post and not here (except if you are new and still getting the feel of this place)
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If you find people violating these rules, deport them rather than start a argument here.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evolving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
Rules For the rest of the Site also accessible on the sidebar.
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Thanks for sharing. I’ve been taking a long break and would have missed it. I agree, there’s a few people here for one reason or another aren’t compassionate towards people that think differently than most. I get it! I’ve been frustrated for a long time with people I know. I’ve finally let it go and given it God.
Thanks for sharing that. I’m doing the same. There’s too much winning going on right now to be cranky about stuff. 🤷♀️
Hope all is well with you and yours 🥰🙏
Thanks, I hope you well. Send me some of that warm desert weather. It’s cold 🥶 here. It’s such a busy time of year. I’m in full blown Christmas mode, hadn’t been in the mood for years after my grandparents died. Haven’t turned into my mom yet decorating the yard and house like it’s the North Pole. Enjoying seeing it through the eyes of a toddler. We are all healthy and well. I’ve been through a lot mentally and emotionally this year (and past years). Just like everyone else it’s been a strange emotional journey the past four years. I feel like I need less screen time and more time with myself and family. I still pop in and read headlines but not daily. Recently went over 17 days without popping in. My relationship with my mom was not the usual or best and when after she died I’ve been doing lots of soul searching and talking with God (& hubby). I haven’t cried yet and don’t know if I ever will. I’m finally remembering the good times instead of the bad feeling my head. She was always making sure we had what we needed and so much more. It’s just one more process in getting healthy mind, soul & body.
Take care of yourself first my fren ❤️
Grief is always difficult. But just remember… Nobody gets to tell you how to grieve. You may grieve for one year and you make grieve for a lifetime. Just remember, it’s OK either way. Sorry you’re having to go through this right now. I’m hoping that Christmas season and focusing on Christ and putting up some decorations will cheer your day.
God bless you and have a great night !🙏