Why There is No Friday Blog Roundup
It averages out to about once per year that I skip writing the Roundup for some reason. And this week is going to be that one time this year because writing the Roundup may mentally break me today.
First and foremost, I didn’t read a lot this week because it was a shit week. Like… really shit week. And the idea of opening my feed reader right now and reading everything to find the stuff that sticks with me feels… impossible. And yet I don’t want to clear my feed reader without reading, so… I’m going to make next week’s post the one thing I bookmarked from this week as well as everything I read next week. Which will include posts written this week.
Because I can.
I know that’s a really simple, true sentence, but my brain didn’t go there immediately. It first went to the I-want-to-cry-because-I-cannot-do-this-thing-I-need-to-do-now place, and then reality kicked in and I realized that nothing would happen if I didn’t write the Roundup.
So I’m doing my work today, and then I’m mentally shutting down and practicing some version of self-care until Monday. I am going to deep breathe and go on indoor walks and read books and have a long cry. Reboot. And go back into my brain on Monday. I’ll see everyone then.
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Well, that sounds unpleasant. I hope that things improve and you’re feeling up to it next week.
Hope you get the respite you need. Hang in there
This sounds like a good plan. Be gentle with yourself during this hard time and take good care.
Holding you gently, Mel. I’m sorry that it feels so raw and hard today. <3
I’m sorry you had a shit week. I hope that your weekend is restorative and next week is better.
I’m glad you’ve decided to prioritize taking care of yourself. Thinking of you and hope things will improve.
I am sorry for your shit week. I am glad you are doing what you can to take care of yourself. <3
I’m sorry you have had a shit week. It really has been a shit week all around. Rest.
Sending big (((hugs))), Mel. Love the Friday roundup, but love you more! <3 Take care of yourself!
Oh that sucks. We can all cope for a week without the round-up. It’s a good reminder to us of all the work you do for the community. And in the meantime, I hope you have a restorative weekend. Sending hugs.
I’m sorry for the bad week, friend. I hope the weekend is gentle, restorative, and gives you what you need. <3
((Hugs)) Take care of you!
Love you Mel! Hope you are doing okay….
Oh no! Sending so much love retroactively and I hope things are better. I feel like there’s a cosmic angst cloud right now. I’m glad you skipped it to take something off the list and feel a little less heavy.