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Blue Full Moon

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9. Woke up out of a sound sleep.
Wed Jun 3, 2026, 06:02 AM
7 hrs ago

Just read this on Bluesky and then your post. Sleep well. Sometimes box breathing works. Breathe in for 4 slow counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4.
Or the 4 6 7 breathing in for 4. Hold for 6. Exhale for 7.

I cried today.

Not because I’m weak.

Not because I can’t handle it.

But because no human being was meant to live through years of war and remain untouched.

Sometimes tears are not a sign of weakness.

They are proof that your heart is still alive.

Angelica Shalagina🇺🇦 (@angel-shalagina.bsky.social) 2026-06-02T17:19:03.527Z

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Woke myself up crying... [View all] ultralite001 9 hrs ago OP
Oh My...(voiced as George Takei) wyn borkins 9 hrs ago #1
Damn straight... ultralite001 9 hrs ago #2
❤️ littlemissmartypants 6 hrs ago #14
If you are still awake, try a cup of mint tea, or warm milk with cinnamon. niyad 9 hrs ago #3
Thx... ultralite001 8 hrs ago #5
Happy if I can help. niyad 8 hrs ago #7
❤️ littlemissmartypants 6 hrs ago #11
This is how I get back to sleep SheltieLover 9 hrs ago #4
Thx... ultralite001 8 hrs ago #6
I hope they do the trick! SheltieLover 8 hrs ago #8
Try not to laugh... littlemissmartypants 6 hrs ago #13
I imagine those Brits' voices would put me to sleep, too. SheltieLover 5 hrs ago #16
It was layers overnight. It's 50 here this morning. littlemissmartypants 5 hrs ago #17
🤣🤣🤣 ultralite001 15 min ago #19
Woke up out of a sound sleep. Blue Full Moon 7 hrs ago #9
Oh, wow... ultralite001 9 min ago #20
I know the things that use to work don't. Blue Full Moon 6 min ago #21
I take Zolpadem (Ambien) every night BigmanPigman 7 hrs ago #10
Insomnia is horrible. littlemissmartypants 6 hrs ago #15
I have been a chronic insomniac my entire life. NNadir 1 hr ago #18
This makes me sad... ultralite001 2 min ago #22
Stay encouraged, ultralite001. We love you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 6 hrs ago #12
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