I’m taking a blogging break.

July 21, 2022

I just made the same mistake twice and over-shared on a blog post. I took that post down now. I had a bad feeling and reread that post. I was disgusted. That post could have caused problems. I’m was best to trash it. Something just didn’t feel right. Maybe I’m overthinking again.

I’m sorry about that.

I need a break from blogging. A mental health break from blogging. I need to clear my head. Been a lot going on with my family. I’m scraping by mentally. Feeling emotionally exhausted.

I have some therapy assignments as a new weekly goal. Going to the park twice a week, going to meetup.com, and more. I’m doing this for my own sake. I chose to commit again to therapy. I’m in therapy to heal, learn, and change. I need to remind myself that this is what I want.

Less time away from my phone will help too.

I need experiences to write about.

Gotta get my groove back.

TheUnknownReilly

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10 responses to “I’m taking a blogging break.”

Vee

July 21, 2022 at 11:23 pm

I didn’t see the post, but I just want to see that you shouldn’t beat yourself up too hard. We’re all human.Sometimes it feels good to just write things down. If it’s a situation you’re worried about – write it down on the page and then tear up the page. It’s cathartic.

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1. TheUnknownReilly
  
  July 22, 2022 at 7:00 am
  
  Thanks, Vee. I need to remember both of those points. I do need to be more self-compassionate. I’ll try that out too! That sounds satisfying… I’ll get a pocket notepad.
  
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Marlapaige

July 22, 2022 at 3:57 am

I missed the post, but everyone gets caught up and over shares now and then. It happens, and it’s all good. It might cause problems, and it might not – who’s to say? You recognized it was an overshare and pulled it. What more can you possibly ask for from yourself? Feel better, energized and reborn soon!

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1. TheUnknownReilly
  
  July 22, 2022 at 6:36 am
  
  I think that’s the key: to recognize that gut feeling. Some time away will give me fresh eyes. Thanks Marlapaige!
  
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Pooja G

July 23, 2022 at 1:15 pm

Take all the time you need and hope things look up soon.

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1. TheUnknownReilly
  
  July 24, 2022 at 11:32 pm
  
  Thanks Pooja!
  
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Linda A Daniels

July 24, 2022 at 12:46 pm

Dear Reilly… We’re all struggling these days. I think it’s essential to try to under stand what other generational groups are thinking. You have helped with that. Please don’t disappear…

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1. TheUnknownReilly
  
  July 26, 2022 at 7:47 pm
  
  I’ll be back. I think I’m burned out and the heat ain’t helping.
  
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olivia

July 26, 2022 at 10:24 am

Dear Reilly, I have hesitated to put in my 2 cents worth, but just wanted to mention that some of us have a pen name for our blogs and don’t share it with family so we can say whatever we want without worrying about how someone else will feel. We all have a need to be able to share the thoughts and feelings that weigh on us. Hope you’re back soon.
💜

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1. TheUnknownReilly
  
  July 26, 2022 at 7:45 pm
  
  I like this idea Olivia. I think being somewhat anonymous was helpful last year. Maybe this is something I need to vent and feel connected. I think I might be burned out. So far this time away has helped. I’ll be back soon 🙂
  
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