*knock knock*

[bcv513]

Oh Vicky. So many hugs to you. Be kind to yourself. You are so strong

[texasharleygirl]

Oh hon... Sending you hugs. You can do this!

[winelady]

Hugs to you.

[gretchenindisguise]

Oh Vicky. I am so sorry and so proud you got out. Love and hugs to you.

[smock]

Vicky, I am so glad you're alive. That is A LOT. But you almost certainly saved your life by moving back to NYC. What a heroic thing to do in the middle of extremely shitty life circumstances.

[meanie]

I think I was still lurking when you were posting but big hugs to you, that is a lot for one person to go through.

[Saudade]

Vicky, I am so proud of you for all these big hurdles. You are doing amazing things for yourself. It is hard and will be hard.

[mcsangel2]

I'm so sorry that happened to you, but so glad you got out. You know the community is here for you to lean on if you need anything. Big hugs.

[pumpkin]

You are incredibly strong and courageous. Glad you got out and have faced everything in your path. We’re here for you.

[campermom]

❤️

[dexteroni]

omg I am sorry. I’m so glad you got out, and I wish you healing and good health.

[ssmjlm]

Sending you all the love and strength.

[nsl]

I am so glad you got out, Vicky. My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom, and also about your health challenges.

[mrsd2006]

Oh wow, that's a lot! Wishing you a better 2024.

[followyourarrow]

That's a lot! Sending you much love and strength.

[dexteroni]

(((((Hugs))))) I hope whatever authority you need takes you seriously and helps ensure your safety.

Maybe you can find work as a confectioner? Even though Christmas just ended, Valentine’s Day is coming up.

[mountaingirl]

Welcome back to NY. I’m glad you are safe but I’m sorry for all you had to go through. ❤️

[maudefindlay]

I hope you have some supports local to you. I was more of a lurker back when you posted, but you are not a cliche. You got yourself out and across the country. You are strong.

[livinitup]

I am glad you are connecting back here & did a very brave thing to save your own life.

NYC can be a good place to find a new community. I am glad you got yourself medical insurance and SNAP. I hope that means you might have access to more services as you put the pieces of your life back together. It’s hard. I hope you find some people.

Sounds like you may have established official residency. NYC has great libraries, including access to free online fun stuff, like books and videos and free passes to lots of places. If you’re feeling strong enough to walk around, even the spaces are lovely to visit and explore. Maybe even in your local neighborhood.

[waverly]

I don't know if we were here at the same time before. Even though I don't know you, I just want to send support and encouragement.

I used to live in NYC. I actually got my job through a temp agency. They took part of my wages for the temp gig, but after 3 months I got the full wages, and went on to work at my job for a total of 4 years. It's been a number of years since we lived there, but feel free to ask if you have any questions. And since you said you moved back I assume you are familiar with the area.

[Jalapeñomel]

Hi! I’m so sorry to hear that sadness brings you back, but I’m so glad you’re out and are reaching for the other side.

[Jalapeñomel]

Have you read Britney’s memoir yet? That might be a good distraction!

[bex1973]

((( vicky ))) That's a lot and I'm glad you got away. Here's to a much better 2024 <3

[eb777888]

(((( vicky )))

[blondemoment123]

Oh Vicky. I'm so glad you're okay and away from that situation. ❤️❤️

[lilac05]

Dang, it’s a weird feeling to be so proud of someone you only know through a message board, but it’s true.

You have done incredibly brave and strong things. I’m glad you knew that you could come back to this weird little corner of the interwebs to find support. Welcome back doesn’t feel right, but I’m glad you remembered this place and came back. I hope we’re able to walk with you through these hard days.

As far as distractions, I like to do diamond paintings while listening to audiobooks or podcasts. In the winter, I add my “happy light.” The combo of keeping my hands and brain busy at the same time is really good for my mental health. I usually have a few different books going so I can listen to whatever I’m in the mood for.

[rosiebear]

Vicky! It is so good to see you and I’m sorry you’ve been through so much.

[penguingrrl]

I’m so sorry for all that you’ve been through. Best wishes in your return to the city and rebuilding.

[momin2013]

I’m glad you’re back!

As someone who left literally with what I could fit in my car, I know how hard that step was to take. The most important thing is that you’ve done it and are safe. Things will get better from here, I promise.

[lucybrown]

(( vicky,))

Fellow celiac checking in. The world needs more celiac safe bakeries, so don't lose hope. There is a learning curve to GF baking, but if I can figure it out as a non-baker, I know you can too. And, you'll be so much better at it than I am. GF people are loyal AF to safe businesses.