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Comment on Discussion Thread 🎩 Tuesday 24 March 2026

melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

Usually I buy the 100 packs of generic black tea bags but I’m having some Earl Grey tea as a treat (from one of the little 10 packs).

I got a lift to Kmart for new earbuds and checked out the tubs… the different sizes don’t nest properly, the smaller one was too tall to allow the outer lid to go on. Even without the insulating layers of straw adding to the height.

Maybe I’ll see what the big green shed offers, or if I can make something work with the miscellaneous tubs I have. Though they’re not black to hold in heat and aren’t uv safe. Cutting them will be interesting because I have a mini saw and Stanley knife but no blowtorch or drill. I just saw a pair of fuzzy buns wander past so that means he does not go home when it rains.

Otherwise I don’t know what else to do. I bought some books from the op shop but have been unable to concentrate on reading even though I used to be a big reader. Maybe I’ll go learn a random skill off youtube. idk.

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Things got really bad recently, I’m being referred to grief counselling and am trying to stay busy but am dying inside. Everything reminds me of my deeply loved Melbcat and I’m swinging between regrets that I didn’t try harder to save her and regrets at making her hold on because I didn’t know the worst of it. And regrets that I didn’t do even more to make her happy and enriched in the time we had. I just want to hug her again.

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Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

I didn’t try harder to save her and regrets at making her hold on that long because I didn’t know the worst of it. And regrets that I didn’t do even more to make her happy and enriched in the time we had. I just want to hug her again.

You really did the best you or anyone could Melba. Please don’t second guess that.

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- Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I agree with Bottom_racer
  
  and everyone gets a pass because of covid, I think the whole world has had ptsd
  
  and we’ve all had to do our best thru trying circumstances
  
  you are the best
  
  so many hugs
  
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  - melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Thanks Seagoon
    
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- melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Thanks man :(
  
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Taleya@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Even if you had done everything perfectly you would still have some manufactured regrets. Our minds cling to “if i’d just” because we’re not allowed to howl at the void any more

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- melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  You’re right. I did what was best for her and will regret anyway
  
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  - Taleya@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    You did your best and both of you still got your life together taken away. And that’s shit. It’s incredibly shit.
    
    You’re allowed to be upset about that. You’re allowed to be angry. But don’t you ever feel guilty or regret putting up one hell of a fight.
    
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    melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    It fucking sucks 🫩
    
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