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Happiness...and a report on sadness.

Sona

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hello peeps.

I spent the last week in Orlando. it was fantastic to be in FL with 60's-70's F weather and miss a brutally cold Minnesota wintery non-wonderland.

I have only a few pics from the trip that I will upload later from home. I however do not want to mention this on my FL post: I had a significant suicide attempt. But I guess I was meant to still live to post wiw's.

It is interesting that Angie talks about the four essentials in today's post as well as happiness factor with regard to wardrobe. I love how my style has evolved and love all my clothes. I feel confident in this sphere.
I just have to build up more self love and happiness factor at being me. and loving myself. I think I need a shopping list for happiness, identify my emotional holes and keep seeing my psychiatrist and counselor ( budget)

Anyway, I am back to work today in the blue-white-black combo. ( Angie advice in action).

jacket: talbot's
base layer: ann taylor
pants:calvin klein stretch
earrings: a gift from a friend.
shoes: blondo vergara

Thank you for supporting me and being the wonderful guys you are.

And yes I have the ability to smile and pose even when feeling down in the dumps. You guys make me do it. I heart all of you!

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Latest reply was from Loves Tea

pil

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Oh Sona. Big big hugs.
You look beautiful. You always do.

catgirl

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Sona, I haven't been around much but how fortuitous that I clicked on your post first. I wlll PM you - although you've posted here "publicly" I still am not sure how much discussion on the forum you'd be comfortable with regarding personal issues...

you look fantastic.

rae

(website)

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I'm PMing, too. Just want to give you a big hug here first. I am SO glad you are okay and hope you're feeling better today.

Sona

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Thanks Pil and Una. Yes not sure how much I will be able to deal with it openly but I have found so much wisdom and help here even in regards to my recent seizure that I really trust this forum. In many ways.

cinnamon fern

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Oh, Sona! I'm so sorry to hear this!

In these photos you look totally put together, confident, and happy - I hope 'fake it till you make it' is true because you are apparently the queen of faking it.

Transcona Shannon

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HUGS HUGS HUGS!!!!

I don't know what to say...you are such a beautiful, sweet, caring human being and we love you!

You look gorgeous of course

Inge

(website)

Sona, I'm so sorry-((( I want to fly over right now to come give you a real hug, because a virtual hug just doesn't feel "enough" right now. Thank goodness you are still here, and that you feel safe enough with us to share that you have been struggling . We are all here for you! And I love your idea of a shopping list for happiness:-)

Hopefully looking back at your always fab outfits, can also help with the happiness factor. I've said it before, but want to say it again: your style quotient is through the roof, all of the time!! I love you in this cobalt blue with the crisp white. Are the pants black, by the way? Then Angie could have used you as a model for yesterday's blog post, oh yezzz.

Hang in there beautiful lady!!

Anonymous

I am at a loss...I am so glad you are still here! I have lost two friends before their time and I would miss your smiling face. Sending you lots of hugs.

Anonymous

Sona, I am very saddened. I don't know if you even recall but I wrote you a PM a while back, when you first posted about the issue, when I was still very ill. You can overcome this, I know you can. I'm so sorry.

I have a great idea. Come to NYC in a couple of weeks. We are having a meetup. You are welcome to stay in my tiny apartment or I could comp a hotel for you. Trust me, I have reward points up the wazoo... You need distractions. Thoughts?

We will love to have you here!!!!

nancylee

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Sona, it's so good to see you smiling and looking so beautiful. Please know that we all care very much about you...and your happiness. Thank you for opening up your heart and sharing it with us. We are on your side!

You look so lovely in that cobalt blue! Simply stunning.

MsMary

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Love and hugs to you, dearest Sona!! You are precious and irreplaceable and don't you ever forget it!!!

Janet

(website)

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Sona, I'm so sorry to hear things have been so difficult -- and that's an understatement, I know. I also want to give you a huge hug and let you know how special and dear you are. I second Zap's suggestion -- if you can come to NYC, no one can help cheer you up like the ladies of YLF!

You look beautiful as always. Please take care.

christieanne

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Having just lost a friend to suicide (unexpectedly - he was one of those people that no one knew was depressed) this subject has been top of mind for me. Please continue to work through things with help dear Sona.
Your outfit is stunningly chic but it's because you are wearing it

Caro in Oz

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Love your smile, sending one back. There is so much love & caring here for you, hope it helps you:)

Anonymous

We all love you, Sona! Big hugs, sweet and wonderful and beautiful lady!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

More love and hugs from me. Always wishing you strength and happiness. xoxo

Sensational look! Doing yesterday's outfit formula MORE than justice.

Mochi

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Oh, Sona. Please come to New York. Even if you bring your daughter (whom I adore), that would be fantastic. I would love to see you and that's a huge understatement. I'm so sorry that I haven't replied to your Christmas card but that's how I am, a terrible correspondent. But I think of you often. BIG HUGS.

Diana

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Oh, sweetie, I'm sending you huge hugs and tons of support. I'm so sorry to hear of your troubles, and I hope that we can help at least a little bit by just being here and offering our support.

I think Zap's idea is a great one! I am still waffling about whether I can make it for the meetup, but if you come, I promise I will too, at least for one day.

Take care of yourself, my dear.

Beth Ann

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Blessings upon you, Sona. Your radiant smile and fab stylings always brighten up my day. I encourage you to continue reaching out, seeking for wholeness and peace and continue to heal through faith, relationships and professional assistance.

And this look? Perfect illustration of Angie's post!

TraceyLiz65

(website)

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I am so glad that you are still here, lost my 39 year old paraplegic brother in law to mental illness(suicide) two years ago and we are all still aching that we could not have helped him.. He was such a light in this world and my children's favorite Uncle...

Sending hugs and prayers your way... I wont be in NY, but really think if possible you should make that trip where all these wonderful supportive women can give the real hugs that we all wish we could deliver.. Your courage in opening up is amazing you are one strong woman!!!!!

You look great!

rachylou

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The blue-black-white combo is fantastic on you. You've really done it just right. A clean execution of clean pieces.

Re. your suicide attempt: I have a friend who once exclaimed to me - sort of gesturing to the world at large -"Who are all these people? And what do they do with their pain?!" I don't know, I really don't. It seems to me pain has a lot of causes and happiness is for no reason. But you are fighting the good fight, Sona, and I value your strength for having lived another day - moreso because you didn't want to. There's a phrase: A thing done out of obligation is worth more than a thing done out of desire. I believe it. We're all behind you.

moira

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I understand completely, but fake it til you make it. I am trying to look like I feel good, to make myself feel good, if that makes sense.

missvee

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Oh you dear girl, I'm so sorry that you've been through such an awful experience. Do you think that your seizure medication might have contributed in any way? Depression is such a sneaky illness, always lurking in the shadows, and it seems that even minor changes can contribute to its recurrence. I hope you continue with your therapy and counselling, and please let us be a part of your journey. We are all in your corner, and wish you all the happiness you deserve. Keep posting your wonderful outfits, and have faith that you can put these dark days behind you.

Karie

(website)

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You look fabulous!
You have a lot of people that care about you on this forum, and you can count me among them. Please keep seeing your psychiatrist and counselor.

Glory

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Sending some more virtual hugs your way! I hope that you feel the love and support surrounding you and continue to grow stronger each day. xo

cciele

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sending big hugs to you Sona... and please keep posting your outfits

Emily

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Sona, you are beautiful! Please add one more virtual hug to your collection from me. I wish you all the best.

Carole

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YOU LOOK AMAZING, SONA. So chic and beautiful. Sending big hugs and well wishes your way.

bj1111

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You are so beautiful and a joy to have around.

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