tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post4020442162190056420..comments2023-04-26T10:48:38.547-04:00Comments on Bent Not Broken: MemoriesBentNotBrokenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10151724076659555122noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-77937132818226369792015-11-29T21:20:36.876-05:002015-11-29T21:20:36.876-05:00Oh wow! That's a rough one! I, for one, am g...Oh wow! That's a rough one! I, for one, am glad that you are here to bitch about Facebook reminding you of that day. I know that dark place, and I'm glad you found your way out of it.<br /><br />And the baby pictures, I hide them from my timeline. When Facebook prompts me to enter a reason, I click the "I find this offensive" bubble. I guess it's my passive-aggressive way of sticking it to "them."BentNotBrokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151724076659555122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-85048655748572968892015-11-28T10:56:52.592-05:002015-11-28T10:56:52.592-05:00That feature is the worst! One day, it picked a pi...That feature is the worst! One day, it picked a picture of me walking the ocean in Montauk at sunrise...in 2012, and all I could think was, "Wow, I was literally thinking about possible ways to kill myself that morning. Thanks for the cheerful start to the day, Facebook!" That and the fact that I not only have 9,000 current baby pics in my feed but also a slew of throwbacks from proud moms reposting their memories with shrill captions like, "They were so little!!!" Bah humbug!A. (The Empress and the Fool)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12811582715346428693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-43782128757529161452015-11-21T21:17:09.424-05:002015-11-21T21:17:09.424-05:00Happiness is slowly creeping back into my life. :...Happiness is slowly creeping back into my life. :)BentNotBrokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151724076659555122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-7928641259719245022015-11-21T21:16:20.692-05:002015-11-21T21:16:20.692-05:00Cliché, yes, but so true. Time does help healing....Cliché, yes, but so true. Time does help healing. A year ago I was so fragile and 18 months ago I never thought I'd be happy again. Now things are hitting me less hard and I am able to process and move past them quicker. BentNotBrokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151724076659555122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-91237469572534919222015-11-20T23:35:29.736-05:002015-11-20T23:35:29.736-05:00You know, you're only just through your first ...You know, you're only just through your first year of healing. I think you're doing amazingly well, but yes, I'm sure you have a lot of healing left to do. It's that horrible cliché - it takes time. I completely understand why that post upset you, and how you feel about it now. But honouring your feelings, allowing the sadness to sweep over you, is the way you'll continue to heal. You won't always feel that way. Sending hugs.Malihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928262526502319303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-61529624309349762372015-11-20T20:24:26.015-05:002015-11-20T20:24:26.015-05:00So far I've enjoyed the memories too, at least...So far I've enjoyed the memories too, at least my own. I won't say that I hated the picture that popped up, but it was definitely bittersweet and the emotions took me by surprise.<br /><br />I hope you don't get ambushed! :)BentNotBrokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151724076659555122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-25411410106445140412015-11-20T20:21:18.673-05:002015-11-20T20:21:18.673-05:00No problem! I'm glad I could help you feel no...No problem! I'm glad I could help you feel normal and that you enjoy reading! :)<br /><br />Somebody posted a meme today something along the lines of: All of my friends are having kids and I'm over here like "look at these 500 pictures of my dog." That's pretty much my life.BentNotBrokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151724076659555122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-49745532080089542882015-11-20T18:47:31.500-05:002015-11-20T18:47:31.500-05:00So far, I've enjoyed the "On this Day&quo...So far, I've enjoyed the "On this Day" feature... maybe it helps that I joined FB long after my ttc days. But I am sure there's an "ouch!" moment just waiting to ambush me one of these days...! :p loribethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272814565916935113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-27246936432735719812015-11-19T23:41:54.180-05:002015-11-19T23:41:54.180-05:00PS: I loved unknown's comment, especially PS-I...PS: I loved unknown's comment, especially PS-I love reading your blog! Thanks for making me feel normal. :) Hugs!Klarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028863974858724867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-91378593951992470602015-11-19T23:41:22.602-05:002015-11-19T23:41:22.602-05:00I know memories feature and yes, it can be so hurt...I know memories feature and yes, it can be so hurtful.<br />Healing is different for each of us. But what I am sure of is that it takes years of healing before one can claim before-happiness back. Klarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028863974858724867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102758362320348657.post-51281334961025569122015-11-19T20:16:22.513-05:002015-11-19T20:16:22.513-05:00You are so right. The Memories feature on fb remin...You are so right. The Memories feature on fb reminds me that, unlike most of my friends, the "highlights according to fb" in years past do not involve pregnancy announcements, babies, baby showers, etc. Instead today fb showed me a picture of a Christmas wreath I made for my door.<br /><br />Maybe worse than the memories feature telling me about things I did, I hate how it lets people brag about their memories when they share them publicly. Most days, someone or many people attached to me in fb land posts their "memories" with a caption like, "I can't believe they were so tiny!" "Having one was so peaceful" "First Christmas tree with the baby!" <br /><br />Ugh. A punch in the face would be more pleasant. Then I just have that Christmas wreath to remind me that while all my friends were procreating, I was crafting. <br /><br />PS-I love reading your blog! Thanks for making me feel normal. :) Hugs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881404105330174467noreply@blogger.com