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All Join in
All Join in | Quentin Blake
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A musical interpretation of some of Quentin Blake's favourite stories, including All Join In, Mr Magnolia, Mrs Armitage on Wheels, Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhymes, ABC and The Dancing Frog.
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TheBookHippie
All Join in | Quentin Blake
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#joinin reminder 🤍🕯

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slategreyskies
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I‘m doing my best to stay positive, but I‘m having a really hard time. I‘ll probably feel better after I cry it out, but for now, the tears haven‘t come yet, and I feel overwhelmed and like there‘s no one to listen or to just give me a hug and tell me that it‘s gonna be okay. I could really use a hug right now. I hate this pandemic. I know I‘m not alone, but it feels like it right now, and I hate that. #JoinIn

Pageturner1 🤗❤️here for you!! sending 🤗 hugs 3y
NeedsMoreBooks Hugs 🤗🤗 3y
Nikki_E Sending hugs 3y
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TheAromaofBooks ❤ ❤ ❤Sending you hugs!! And even though it isn't healthy to give in to despair, I think it's important to not feel bad about being sad right now - things really are hard & complicated & it's okay to feel sad & frustrated about those things for a minute before going back to focusing on the positive!! ❤ ❤ ❤ 3y
Librariana You most certainly aren't alone in these sentiments. It is... an uncertain time and we're all experiencing an event like this for the very first time... learning how to cope together. We are with you in the sadness and in the hopeful joy for better things to come. We see you and we are with you in the waiting. Sending love, light, and plenty of hugs 💜💙🧡💚💛❤ 3y
Amiable Sending virtual hugs! 3y
AmyG I know this feeling. Close your eyes and imagine a big hug from this old Jewish mother. Eventually things get better. They always do. For now, know you are not alone. We are here. 3y
slategreyskies Thank you. I really needed a hug. ❤️ @Pageturner1 @NeedsMoreBooks @Nikki_E @Amiable (edited) 3y
slategreyskies @TheAromaofBooks I needed to hear that. I‘ve been trying so hard to be strong for everyone else, and I guess all the stress had piled up inside me. Crying helped. There‘s still stress, but it isn‘t so bad. It‘s gonna be okay. ❤️ 3y
slategreyskies @Librariana thank you for this. It really does help to know that I‘m not alone. I did end up crying loud ugly sobs for a bit there, and that helped to a degree. It‘ll be okay. Love and hugs back to you. ❤️ 3y
slategreyskies @AmyG Oh, did I ever need that comment of yours. I cried. Thank you for the hug and for being there for me. I really needed a friend. It means more than I can say. ❤️ 3y
Hooked_on_books It IS going to be ok! It just won‘t feel that way for a while yet. The other day I was trying to cheer up a friend and googled around for amazing, uplifting facts. Here‘s one: sea otters hold paws while they sleep so they won‘t drift away from each other. How cute is that! Parts of the internet are a cesspool, but other parts can tell you some great stuff. ☺️ 3y
slategreyskies @Hooked_on_books you know what‘s really cool? Sometime in the last 15 minutes or so, I was watching a FB video that a girl had posted of a baby otter eating ice cubes. So I can actually picture that little baby otter holding another otter‘s paw. Awww, I really needed that today. Thank you! ❤️ 3y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Sending you a virtual hug❣ This is definitely a difficult time of year, I'm sorry you don't have anyone close to confide in or find comfort from. I always find a good cry helps to feel better, so don't feel bad for giving in. You're still a strong powerful woman, even if you cry sometimes. 💕 3y
j9brown Adding my virtual hugs to the pile. It's totally okay to not feel positive all the time right now. Some days just need to end with a cry and some trash tv or whatever else brings you a little comfort. This will all pass. Not tomorrow, but soon, sooner every day. 3y
AmyG Now I am teary. I am always here. You onow where to find me. 😘😘😘 3y
tjwill Sorry you‘re having a hard time. I can relate. Sometimes it feels like no one understands, but I hope you will feel comfort from knowing you have Litsy friends who care! 3y
mrp27 Sending virtual hugs and support. 3y
KVanRead More virtual hugs coming your way my friend 🤗 Sorry to hear you‘re having a hard time. Glad to hear a good cry helped. Sometimes it is just what the doctor ordered. You are definitely not alone. I have good days and big ugly cry days too. I know you are so strong and work so hard on personal growth. You got this but so normal and okay to feel like you don‘t. Big love 😘😘😘 3y
Jas16 Sending lots of love. You are very much not alone. It is a rough time. Just know that you have a ton of Littens supporting you ❤️ 3y
ShelleyBooksie You are not alone! Sending Litsy love your way ♡ 3y
Megabooks Sending you a huge virtual hug!! I‘m so sorry you‘re going through hard times, but know that you are supported here. 💜💜💜 3y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Sending lots of love and virtual hugs your way. I‘m glad you‘re feeling a bit better and that everyone here was able to rally around you. ❤️ 3y
alisiakae Sending hugs. 💕 I agree with @thearomaofbooks, it's important not to closet off the negative feelings. FEEL them, and I know you will find the resilience inside of you to work through any challenges you are facing right now. 3y
tenar I‘m so sorry it‘s such a hard time. Like everyone has said, you aren‘t alone. I admire that you‘re trying your best to stay positive, and I also really admire that you reached out here and let yourself have a good cry! (And wrapped a beautiful gift!) I hope some little lovely thing happens to you soon, like you read a great passage in a book or something unexpected makes you laugh. ❤️ 3y
SamAnne Sending a virtual hug. I think this coming month is going to be the hardest. This past week may have been my hardest one yet and I can‘t even really identify why. Hang in there. 3y
slategreyskies @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego thank you for that message. It meant a lot to me. I think it can be easy to feel isolated, especially around this time of year, but these messages on this post have made me feel part of a community again and not alone at all. 💕 3y
slategreyskies @j9brown I know what you mean. Sometimes I forget to do the little things for myself that help me carry on and keep going. You‘re right about things like a fave tv show or the like helping. Today, I‘m going to do something for just me. Thanks for the reminder. 💕 3y
slategreyskies @AmyG 😘😘😘 3y
slategreyskies @tjwill thank you! It‘s so good to know that there are people out there (not so very far away after all) who care. 💕!! 3y
slategreyskies @mrp27 thank you! Hugs right back atcha!! 💕!! 3y
slategreyskies @KVanRead Awww, thanks, Kristine. That meant a lot to me. It‘s really good to feel cared about and also understood. Hugs and love to you, my friend. 💕!! 3y
slategreyskies @Jas16 thank you!! The support of everyone here means the world to me. It‘s so good to know I‘m not alone. Hugs!! 💕 3y
slategreyskies @ShelleyBooksie thank you for that! Love right back to you!! ❤️!! 3y
slategreyskies @Megabooks I so needed that hug! Thank you!! I‘m feeling much better today!! Hugs!!! 💜💜💜 3y
slategreyskies @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm yes, me too. I was amazed at the outpouring of support. Litsy is the best place, the best community. I feel so supported and loved. ❤️!! 3y
slategreyskies @4thhouseontheleft that‘s really good advice. I have a tendency to bottle things up inside and try so hard to not feel anything negative and to be strong all the time. I guess it just got to be too much. Letting it out and crying and letting myself feel the negative ended up being a really good release, and I feel lighter and happier today. 💕 3y
slategreyskies @tenar I really love what you wrote to me. It felt like the sweetest blessing. It was really special to me. Thank you. 💕!! 3y
slategreyskies @SamAnne I know what you mean. It was hard for me too, and I too couldn‘t really put into words why it was so much harder than the ones that came before. I hope things lighten for you soon and you can find a pocket of peace amidst the chaos of this time of year. Hugs!! 💕!! 3y
AmyG I was thinking of you last night...in my quest to fall asleep. Just wanted you to know- someone is thinking of you. 😘 3y
TheBookHippie 🤍 holding space for you and sending you so much light 🕯 3y
CBee @slategreyskies I really wish I‘d seen this when you posted it! It‘s been a few weeks ago now, but I hope you are feeling some better. Trust me, I understand exactly how this feels ♥️ 3y
slategreyskies @CBee thank you for that. Sometimes life is so hard. It helps a bit to know I‘m not alone and others have been there too. ❤️ 3y
CBee @slategreyskies you‘re welcome! Life IS hard, especially right now. Then again, it‘s kind of always something even when there isn‘t a pandemic 🤷‍♀️ Good days and bad days - ‘tis life 🙂 3y
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CrowCAH
All Join in | Quentin Blake
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#JoinIn all you Littens!

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Texreader
All Join in | Quentin Blake
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Sharing this lovely message from @4thhouseontheleft and it‘s timely for me as I just found out a friend‘s father-in-law passed from COVID over the weekend in Houston, Texas. He was only 70. My friend asks everyone to please take COVID precautions seriously. And reach out using #joinin if you need a safe space. Thank you Alisia!

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TheKidUpstairs
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@4thhouseontheleft has started #JoinIn early this year in light of the pandemic. If you are feeling lonely or isolated and you want a friendly chat, or some words of encouragement, use the hash tag #JoinIn - Littens are here for you! Head to Alisia's page of you need more info or would like an anonymous option (because sometimes it's hard to reach out)

alisiakae Thanks for sharing! ❤️💚💙 3y
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Andrea313
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To anyone feeling down or lonely this holiday season, know that your fellow Littens are here for you if you need support. For a listening ear and a safe space to chat, use the hashtag #JoinIn. If you'd prefer to share anonymously, there's also an option for that! Visit @4thhouseontheleft for more details. Sending love and light to all as we close out this incredibly tough year. ❤️❤️❤️

alisiakae ❤️💚💙 3y
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AmyG
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Please know, during this holiday season, you are not alone. We are here if you need us.

@4thhouseontheleft #AllJoinIn

wanderinglynn 💜💜💜 3y
marleed How wonderful! 3y
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slategreyskies
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If you‘re alone or lonely or need someone to be there for you this holiday, use the tag #JoinIn for support. Check the tag to give support. Litsy is such a kind community. Thanks for starting this, @4thhouseontheleft !! ❤️💚!! Spread the word, everyone!

alisiakae Thank you for sharing! ❤️💚💙 3y
Eggs Lovely idea! Thanks for the tag ❣️ 3y
KVanRead Love this! Great work @4thhouseontheleft ! Thanks for the tag @slategreyskies ! I‘ll definitely spread the word 😊 3y
Avanders ♥️♥️ love this 3y
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JackOBotts
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@4thhouseontheleft announced the start of #JoinIn for 2020. Litsy has been such a loving and supportive community...truly a special place for me. To all Littens feeling lonely or alone today, tomorrow, or yesterday - we are here for you. 🤗💜🥰

alisiakae Litsy is a very special place for me too. ❤️💚💙 Thanks for sharing! 3y
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Lreads
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@4thhouseontheleft You are so wonderful for doing this! Thank you.❤️ #JoinIn

alisiakae Thank you for sharing! ❤️💚💙 3y
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alisiakae
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2020 has been a year of unprecedented challenges and struggles. With new shutdowns occuring every day, & folx staying home for the holidays, I decided to start #JoinIn early this year.

#JoinIn was created to be a safe space for people to share when they are feeling lonely or in need of a chat. Use #JoinIn to connect with other Littens in need of company this month. Check the hashtag if you‘re willing to lend an ear.

See below for a new option: ⬇

alisiakae This year, I've created an option for anyone looking for support but who wants to remain anonymous. Send an email to sj639043@gmail.com with your #JoinIn message or request, and I will share it anonymously for you.

Share widely, be safe, and stay well!
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Bibliogeekery This is lovely 💗 3y
alisiakae @Bibliogeekery this is the 3rd or 4th year I‘ve done it! just expanding the time frame for 2020 ☺️ (edited) 3y
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Nute Always here for this!💕 3y
AmyG You are so kind. I will make sure I check-in on Litsy even more. 3y
wanderinglynn Awesome idea (the anonymous bit). And I love that you do this every year. I‘m thinking of hosting a Facebook messenger room on Christmas Day for anyone on their own who would like some virtual company. 3y
Andrea313 Thank you for this. What a kind and beautiful thing to do. ❤️ 3y
alisiakae @wanderinglynn that‘s a good idea! 3y
alisiakae @Nute ❤️💚💙 3y
alisiakae @AmyG I hope the hashtag helps, so many posts can get lost in a feed now with all the different challenges going on! 3y
marleed This is such a great thing to do - thank you! 3y
rachaich How wonderful 😍😊😊. Thank you xx 3y
Cuilin ❤️ 3y
Gaylagal2 @4thhouseontheleft Thanks for doing this and posting this. I was stupidly thinking I'd come out of this pandemic and ALL its reverbrations basically unscathed....nope. Stuff going on here at home and my community are bugging me. I'm for sure giving my amazing therapist an earful....LOL. And I will say I was hesitant to get back into therapy/counseling, but I can't recommend it enough 😁🤙#JoinIn (edited) 3y
alisiakae @Gaylagal2 hang in there! 💜 I'm glad you have a fantastic therapist! 3y
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IamIamIam
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@Andrew65 is so wonderful for setting up these great #SetYourOwnGoals readathons, even though he's always on the run!! Hope you join in this weekend!! #JoysOfJune #Readathon

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DieAReader
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#JoinIn Having followed my then boyfriend (married 7+ yrs) moved from my (rural) home town to his big city 10 years ago, We‘ve returned permanently. We‘re both very happy to be home. He‘s always felt at home with my big family. This year has been another major rollercoaster ride for the both of us. We just hosted our first Christmas dinner (13 people attended) & aside from my total inability to relax everything went very well.

DieAReader Getting ready for this dinner has sapped everything out of both of us. Mentally, emotionally & physically. Now that it‘s finally all over I believe I‘m good to let that mental breakdown (that I‘ve been fighting for months) take over for a bit. Mentally, this has been the hardest on me in several years. I‘m parked on nice comfy chair with my new heated lap blanket, some 🎶🍷📚😻. What are the rules for hibernating (when not being a bear lol) 🧐 4y
Bklover Big family holidays can be soooo draining. Sometimes afterwards a good cry is in order even when everything went well! Put your feet up, eat something yummy, and dive into a good book! ❤️ 4y
Megabooks Hosting is always so tiring! I hope you are able to get some rest and do some self-care tomorrow! Hugs! 💞💞 4y
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DieAReader Agreed @Bklover I‘m afraid that if I let that big cry out I‘ll never be able to make it stop. So for now, I‘ll hold it in as long as I can. Feet are up, 🍷📚🎶 all within easy reach. 4y
DieAReader @Megabooks some self care will definitely come soon. Visiting friends tomorrow & the 27th for a while but other than that I plan to do as little as J can get away with lol! Some massive organization is need in my personal library. Hubby is gonna put up some wall mounted shelves up for me because I‘ve run out of bookshelf space & have no room for any more lol. 4y
Nute You did it, Amanda! Hosting a large holiday dinner party...that counts for something! My family has taken to ‘multiple hosting‘ now where everyone brings something. The hosting-house family might do the turkey but another family is bringing the ham or prime rib or a side dish or a dessert. This has relieved so much stress, and we are all the better for it. Everyone has energy for conversation and games after the meal.🙂 4y
DieAReader @Nute that‘s exactly right! By the sounds of some of the comments yesterday, we may be hosting like this more often lol! It was nerve wracking but that‘s ok I guess. 🤪💖🎄 4y
CoverToCoverGirl I agree hosting is very time and energy consuming but I‘m so happy that all went well for you and Kevin! 😘🤗🍷📖 I‘m settling in for a long winter‘s read. (edited) 4y
Bono394 What a sweet idea. As the black sheep of my family, it's always nice to know I'm not the only one stressed and waiting for the holidays to be over. I love that there's so much support from fellow readers (I guess littens is the proper term?). ❤️ 4y
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CBee
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#JoinIn
This year has easily been one of the hardest years of my life. I am slowly losing my mother to dementia and Parkinson‘s, and I‘ve had to battle with family members over her care, her hard earned money, everything. I feel more alone right now than ever. I am grateful for my husband and my boys, and my fellow Littens of course. But it‘s hard to pretend that the holidays aren‘t SO hard for me this year. Love to all! ♥️🎄

BennettBookworm Sending you lots of love 4y
DGRachel {{hugs}} 4y
Gezemice Hugs :) We lots my mother in law two years ago to dementia. It is really tough. Sending you loving thoughts 🤗❤️ 4y
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CBee @BennettBookworm thank you ♥️ 4y
AsYouWish Sending you love and positive thoughts.💙 4y
CBee @DGRachel thank you ♥️ 4y
CBee @Gezemice it‘s horrible. I am so sorry for your loss ♥️ 4y
CBee @AsYouWish thank you ♥️ 4y
CoverToCoverGirl Sending you hugs and support 💙 4y
Fridameetslucy I‘m so sorry you are going through this. Holidays already have so many layers to them and adding all this extra stress must be exhausting. Please try to carve out some time to step away and take care of yourself - even if it‘s a very little bit of time. Sending you nyc Christmas grit and endurance mojo. 4y
JenlovesJT47 ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
CBee @CoverToCoverGirl thank you ♥️ 4y
Blueberry 4y
CBee @Fridameetslucy thank you - I am trying to remember that I need time for myself too ♥️ I need that NYC grit for sure - I will say that through all of this, I‘ve discovered strength I didn‘t know I had! 4y
CBee @JenlovesJT47 thank you ♥️ 4y
CBee @Blueberry ♥️ 4y
Megabooks Sending as much love and support to you as I can! 💞💞💞💞💞 4y
Texreader Your Littens will always be here for you! 💙💚💛 4y
DieAReader I can‘t even imagine what you must be going through @CBee. Lots of love & support sent your way. 💖📚🎶 4y
Crazeedi I watched my sister leave us suffering from early onset Alzheimer's, so I know the heartache and rough decisions you have to make. Just know we are here for you to reach out to, make sure you take time to give yourself some TLC, hugs and prayers😘❤❤ 4y
LiteraryinLawrence Sending love and comfort. We are here. 💗💗 4y
Nebklvr May you always find strength and support when you need it the most. 4y
Branwen Love you, friend 💕 We're here for you! 4y
CBee @Megabooks thank you - I am really feeling the love from all of you ♥️ 4y
CBee @Texreader thank you ♥️♥️ 4y
CBee @SquidgetsRoom thank you ♥️ 4y
merelybookish I'm sorry. 😔 That sounds really difficult. 4y
CBee @Crazeedi oh Diane 😔 I am so sorry for the loss of your sister, and too early. I‘m sending lots of love to you as well ♥️ 4y
CBee @LiteraryinLititz thank you ♥️ 4y
CBee @Nebklvr thank you - you all are lifting me up tonight ♥️ 4y
CBee @Branwen thank you ♥️♥️♥️ 4y
CBee @merelybookish thank you ♥️ 4y
robinb Thinking of you. So sorry for all that you‘re going through. (((hugs))) 4y
Bklover Dementia is a monstrous thing to have to deal with. It‘s one of those awful diseases that shares itself- when someone you love has it, you suffer as well. Be sure to take care of yourself. Go to a cafe and read, take a long bath, Or go get some new comfy pajamas. And remember- we are all stronger than we think we are. Love to you ❤️ 4y
CBee @robinb thank you so much ♥️ 4y
CBee @Bklover yes, that‘s exactly it - a monster to all involved. I appreciate your kind thoughts and I promise to try and take care of myself too ♥️ 4y
sprainedbrain I am so sorry that you‘re going through this. Love to you! 💕 4y
CBee @sprainedbrain thank you ♥️♥️ 4y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego This sounds so difficult, I'm sorry you're having to go through this. Sending love. 💕 4y
Eggs Oh dear what a heartache for you, I‘m so sorry dear. ❤️🥰(((((Hugs))))) 4y
julesG Hugs to you! 4y
IndoorDame Hugs ❤️❤️ 4y
ju.ca.no Sending lots of love and hugs your way!!! It must be so hard🥺 4y
Reggie I‘m so sorry to hear this.... Here‘s hoping this year gets better! 4y
ljuliel Cydney , I‘m sorry you‘re having to go through this. Life is very challenging at times. Do the best you can do. If she‘s in a place where she‘s well taken care of , that‘s great.. Someday , you‘ll be able to look back at this and know that YOU did everything possible for her. You can‘t answer for other‘s behavior. It takes a lot of strength to deal with times like these, so the experience will make you stronger. You can do it. (edited) 4y
reluctantangeleno So much love to you! As others have said, it is INCREDIBLY important that you take a little bit of time to care for yourself, even if it's 5 minutes here and there. 4y
Lauram I‘m sorry you‘re going through this. 💙 4y
JacqMac I‘m so sorry. We just lost my grandma this year from Alzheimer‘s. It‘s such a difficult thing to lose someone you love that way. It‘s just awful that your family is making it even harder. I hope you are able to find some comfort in taking such good care of her. Much love to you. 4y
Librarybelle Hugs to you! ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
BookNAround Such a hard thing to be living. ((((((Hug)))))) 4y
TheBookHippie Sending 🕯❤️ it‘s so hard ...make sure to take breaks ...you‘re doing right and that‘s enough. May you always have the strength to do one more day ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
jb72 I‘m so sorry you‘re going through a hard time. I hope 2020 brings you much joy and peace. 4y
CBee @Eggs thank you ♥️ 4y
CBee @julesG thank you ♥️ 4y
CBee @IndoorDame thank you Adina ♥️ 4y
CBee @ju.ca.no thank you ♥️ 4y
CBee @Reggie I certainly hope so! Thank you ♥️ 4y
CBee @ljuliel thank you Julie ♥️ I am trying to do my best, and she is safe and taken care of. And I try to remember every day that I‘m doing what I can - that‘s a tough one. The guilt is a bit overwhelming at times. 4y
CBee @reluctantangeleno thank you ♥️ I am trying to take time for myself when I can. 4y
CBee @Lauram thank you ♥️ 4y
CBee @JacqMac I am so sorry for your loss 😔♥️ Thank you for your kind words ♥️ 4y
CBee @Librarybelle thank you ♥️ 4y
CBee @BookNAround it is. But, I‘m getting through it one day at a time (at least I‘m trying). Thank you ♥️ 4y
CBee @TheBookHippie thank you, I am trying to remember to take care of myself too ♥️ I appreciate your kind words. 4y
CBee @jb72 thank you. Here‘s hoping for a better year in 2020! ♥️ 4y
ljuliel Don‘t let the guilt get to you. You did nothing to cause her illness , you‘re doing everything in your power to make her days as good as possible. It‘s a rough illness , because it‘s hard on the family. You can see the changes, etc , where she‘s probably unable to realize what‘s happening. In a way, it‘s easier on the patient ,for that reason .Sadly, no one has the power to reverse it or make it stop, so her safety is most important. 4y
Nute There is no easy pathway with the suffering of dementia or Alzheimer‘s disease. It is devastating for the entire family. It is so much more complicated and hurting when the family is divided, but that can‘t be your focus right now, Cydney. Maybe disagreements will fade and thoughts/plans will synchronize and maybe they won‘t. You can only be held accountable for your actions. Focus on your mother and take some time for self-care!💕 4y
Meaw_catlady Sending love and hugs your way! You are strong ! ❤️🤗 4y
CBee @ljuliel you‘re right. I‘m working on the guilt. She is mostly content, which is a blessing. 4y
CBee @Nute you‘re so right. Thank you so much ♥️♥️ 4y
CBee @Meaw_catlady thank you ♥️♥️♥️ 4y
Jee_HookedOnBookz Sending love, hugs and strength your way. Remember to care for yourself too 💕💕 4y
CBee @Jee_HookedOnBookz thank you Jee ♥️♥️ 4y
Jess Many hugs to you and your mother. I‘m so sorry you are dealing with this right now. 4y
CBee @Jess thank you so much ♥️ 4y
Lauram I went through something similar with my mom a few years ago. I felt guilty, stressed, exhausted, and so angry with family members for not being more supportive. In retrospect, I now know there‘s nothing more I could have done. I did the very best I could with the resources I had. Remember to care for yourself. (edited) 4y
CBee @Lauram thank you for sharing your experience. I am so sorry you went through it too ♥️ 4y
TheBookHippie @CBee I was the main caregiver to a mean obstinate grandma who got Alzheimers because no one in my family would do a thing. I can‘t imagine having a loving relationship and have to do it. I was a geriatric nurse for 20 years. It‘s taxing. So I want you to make sure to take breaks. You need to vent my email is christine@bookhippie.com 4y
CBee @TheBookHippie I‘ll email you soon. I always welcome anyone who understands the experience and is willing to listen ♥️ 4y
CBee @TheBookHippie thank you for this ♥️ 4y
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LitsyHappenings
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Repost for @4thhouseontheleft :

#JoinIn was started on Twitter by Sarah Millican. I brought it to Litsy 2 yrs ago, and am happy to continue the tradition.

The holidays can be a tough time of year, #JoinIn was created to be a safe space for people to share if they‘re feeling lonely or in need of a chat. Use #JoinIn to connect with other Littens in need of company this week. Check the # if you‘re willing to lend an ear.

Only one rule: Be Kind.

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TiredLibrarian
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I worked a 1/2 day today, and saw a family in an unstable housing situation celebrating Christmas in the library. The dad brought presents for the kids, and then they used the library computers to Skype with grandparents. Also, a non-Christian coworker was having a hard time & felt excluded and "othered." The holidays are tough for so many. I miss those no longer here, and Christmases past; will try to focus on my loved ones still here. #JoinIn

gradcat This is such a lovely post. I thank you for offering a hashtag for people feeling a bit lost, or even abandoned, over the holidays. You‘re wonderful! 🙏 4y
sprainedbrain ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
Victoriahoperose Sending you lots of love this holiday ❤️ 4y
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Karisa 💗 4y
Lreads I miss those who are no longer here as well. Hugs to you. 💕💕 4y
Blueberry 4y
charl08 Wonderful that these facilities are available for families. Thank you. 4y
alisiakae The next time I hear someone say that libraries shouldn‘t be funded by tax dollars 🙄😬 I‘m going to remember this post! ❤️❤️ 4y
Sace ❤️ 4y
Lynnsoprano Thank you for sharing your story ❤️ 4y
marleed So beautiful! 4y
kspenmoll Thank you. Libraries are such wonderful, inclusive, welcome places. 4y
Nute A beautiful and important post on so many levels! 4y
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Lreads
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Reposting from the awesome @4thhouseontheleft This time of year can be hard for so many people. It is for me and I just want my fellow Littens to know that you‘re not alone. I tend to lurk but I‘m always around if someone would like to chat. 💕 #JoinIn

Leftcoastzen This is a great thing, the holiday season can be challenging. 4y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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Another holiday week is upon us. Sometimes that‘s more difficult than joyful. Thanks to @4thhouseontheleft we have a safe space to #joinin and share if you need a listening ear. One rule: Be Kind

OwenBanner Awww.. This is an amazing community 4y
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BethM
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Big thanks to @4thhouseontheleft for bringing this back. The next few days are going to be filled with unhealthy family for me. So whether you‘re alone or need a mental health break- give a shout. #joinin

BlameJennyJane Yay! I‘ll be there! 4y
alisiakae 💞💞 4y
Megabooks Thinking of you! 💕💕 4y
Chrissyreadit Oh @BethM ❤️❤️❤️. unhealthy families are the main reason I have a job and niece living with me. And my own is why I don‘t like people. Hope your time with them is quick and uneventful. 4y
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Nute
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#JoinIn
Thank you, Alisia, for bringing this back to the Litsy platform. I‘ll be sure to check in regularly through the entire holiday season. I‘m always down for a good chat with my fellow Littens!💕

Eggs A lovely idea 💡Since, even if you‘re surrounded by people, you can still be lonesome 4y
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Balibee146
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The wonderful @4thhouseontheleft is continuing #joinin this year.
Use the # to check in on the day.
❤️ This community ❤️

mcctrish So lovely 4y
Andrew65 Great idea. 4y
ju.ca.no That‘s so lovely😍😍😍 4y
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JenReadsAlot
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The wonderful @4thhouseontheleft started this and I think it is just one of the many reasons Litsy is the best!! Spread the word and #joinin if needed.
I'll be around as well.

peaKnit I will repost this too, I checked in last year I think. I felt lonely last year at my family Christmas 🤷🏼‍♀️ 4y
JenReadsAlot @peaknit can't say I'm looking forward to it this year.... 4y
peaKnit Nope, and I can‘t even talk and still 😂 4y
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TheKidUpstairs
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For anyone in need of a safe space, a kind ear, a virtual hug, or just to say hello on Christmas Day, use the hashtag #JoinIn to find a friendly Litten who will be here for you. Thanks to @4thhouseontheleft for bringing this wonderful idea to the Litsy community!

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alisiakae
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#JoinIn was started on Twitter by Sarah Millican. I brought it to Litsy 2 yrs ago, and am happy to continue the tradition.

The holidays can be a tough time of year for many, #JoinIn was created to be a safe space for people to share if they are feeling lonely, or just in need of a chat. Use #JoinIn to connect with other Littens in need of company this holiday week. Check the # if you are willing to lend an ear to others.

Only one rule: Be Kind.

alisiakae Please share and spread the word! 4y
LiteraryinLawrence Wonderful wonderful idea. Thanks for doing this! 4y
eanderson Love this!!! 4y
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Lynnsoprano Fabulous idea! Somehow I missed this last year. Hubby and I were alone for Christmas, and I spent most of the day on Litsy, also talking with people who needed to connect. I‘ll definitely be around to lend a helping hand. 4y
britt_brooke This is so wonderful. 💚💚💚 4y
Leftcoastzen Wonderful! 4y
MallenNC This is really sweet. 4y
DGRachel This is such a great idea. Thank you for bringing it to Litsy and keeping it going! 4y
KT1432 Love this! 4y
Branwen You're so amazing! Litsy is very lucky to have you! 😀👍💕 4y
marleed This is wonderful! 4y
Balibee146 This is wonderful 😘😘😘 4y
ju.ca.no Love this!! 😍😍 4y
AsYouWish I love this idea!!!!! 4y
Lreads This is wonderful and you are so nice for doing this! I will definitely be here if anyone wants to connect. 😘 4y
dariazeoli Yay, thanks for bringing this back! 4y
guinsgirlreads 👏🏻 ❤️ 👏🏻 4y
TiredLibrarian This is such a great idea. 💕 4y
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Kshakal
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I love this idea.... not everyone has people to spend the holidays with but litsy and the people here are family to me and I am here if you need me!! I love you all!! #joinin @4thhouseontheleft

Bklover ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
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Allydanielle88
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This is such a great idea. This is why I love this community so much. I'll be here all weekend for anyone who needs to talk and I'll check in on #Joinin often through the holiday weekend.
I know how lonely or hard the holiday season can be. It's certainly been a rough one for me this year. But I'm spending this holiday weekend on things that make me happy like being on here and reading and spending being with my dog and mom. #JoinIn

Nute How are you, your Mom and your dog? I‘m thinking of you all. My puppy is wondering what all the eating is about and why no one has dropped a spare crumb on the floor? Take care!❤️ 5y
Allydanielle88 @Nute thank you, we are doing great. It was a nice relaxing Christmas. 😆my dog was the same, she acted as if we hadn't fed her in days. I hope your holidays are getting well. 5y
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Jas16
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The holidays can be really rough so I love that @4thhouseontheleft brought #joinin to Litsy. I will having a quiet holiday and will be on Litsy often if anyone needs a friendly ear.

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Emilymdxn
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I‘m all about this gorgeous idea from @4thhouseontheleft to #joinin this holiday weekend! I‘ll be here to chat to and post with, I‘ll comment on all the posts I see and keep my notifications on.

I just got Litsy this year and I‘m so grateful to you all for the community. I‘ve had hard times this year, left a job, been unemployed, had a transatlantic ldr. You guys made this year lots easier for me and I‘m here for every one of you 💖

Allydanielle88 ❤️ this community is so great 5y
SW-T I hope 2019 treats you well 😊 5y
Nute I hope that next year sends lots of sunshine your way, but one thing is for sure...this year showed just how fierce you are, because you made it through all of that. You rock, Girl!❤️ 5y
Emilymdxn @Allydanielle88 @SW-T @Nute you‘re all amazing 💖💖 love this community 5y
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Jerdencon
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Great idea by @4thhouseontheleft ♥️
#joinin

kspenmoll Love this Christmas spirit.❤️ 5y
Jhullie What a wonderful idea. A Litsy Christmas. 5y
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dariazeoli
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This is such a wonderful concept, and @4thhouseontheleft is bringing it back to Litsy again this year!

#JoinIn if you‘re feeling things during this holiday. I‘m here, and I get it. There are no children or grandparents in my family, and the season hasn‘t been the same since my father died five years ago. If you‘re not feeling merry & bright, that‘s ok!

Reach out if you need to. This community does ‘support‘ well!

alisiakae 💞💞💞 5y
BookishTrish ❤️💕 5y
Freespirit ❤️😊 5y
tracey38 ❤❤ 5y
Nute I love what you said...”this community does support well.” You got that right!❤️ 5y
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LitsyHappenings
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Repost from @4thhouseontheleft : ❤️❤️❤️

Full credit to Sara Millican who started this on Twitter a few years ago. I thought I would bring #joinin to Litsy.

#JoinIn is a hashtag used to connect people who could use some company on the holiday weekend. So many Littens are gearing up for wonderful holiday weekends, but for some, this is a really tough time of year.

I‘m here for anyone in need of a virtual hug or chat.

Tameeka So great, thank you😊 6y
GypsyKat THIS! This is exactly the kind of thing that makes me love the Litsy community! 💗💗💗 6y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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Remember, if you are here on Litsy, you are not alone. Let‘s #JoinIn this weekend.

Avanders Love this 💖. @4thhouseontheleft 6y
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Krisjericho
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I will admit that basically everything is making me cry today, but this set the tears flowing in the nicest way. What a wonderful community we have here. #joinin @4thhouseontheleft

alisiakae You‘re not alone with the crying! (both joyful and sad tears) Hugs! 🤗 6y
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