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Maybe this is specific, but I’ve recently rediscovered my childhood love of Scooby Doo and I’d love to find books that give that vibe. I know the obvious one is Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero, but I’ve heard mixed things and would love to know if there are more books that fit here.

I’m not opposed to a little horror, but it’s not my preferred genre; I’d much rather ‘spooky’ than ‘scary’ if that makes sense.

Bonus points if it has queer characters, bonus bonus points for sapphic rep.

Maybe this is specific, but I’ve recently rediscovered my childhood love of Scooby Doo and I’d love to find books that give that vibe. I know the obvious one is Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero, but I’ve heard mixed things and would love to know if there are more books that fit here.

I’m not opposed to a little horror, but it’s not my preferred genre; I’d much rather ‘spooky’ than ‘scary’ if that makes sense. Bonus points if it has sapphic rep.

A few years ago, I read Malice by Heather Walter and I absolutely loved it. I don’t really know if this was the author’s intention, but I found Briar so relatable as a trans woman, and I could not wait to read book two. Then I did. I still enjoyed it, but it wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, and they didn’t really get their HEA I was hoping for it that makes sense?

I’ve been on the fence about the author’s new series, The Crimson Crown. On the one hand, any author that made me feel things the way Malice did should be an insta buy for me. But I also am, and maybe this sounds pathetic, very much not in the mental health space to have my heart crushed again.

So, I ask this of anyone who’s read it: with minimal spoilers, does this duology have a HEA?

Waited til 12 sharp to click on the link from Glasgow Life, tried to select tickets and the site crashed. Now on desktop it says ‘something has gone wrong’ and to call the ticket office - I did, and there’s a message saying they’re experiencing a high volume of calls and they cannot take my call.

Tried again just on mobile and it says I’m in the queue with an estimated time of an hour. As much as I hate Ticketmaster, I don’t really think Glasgow Life were quite prepared for the demand on this.

M&S had what was by far the best vegan meal deal sandwich, rivalled only distantly by the Sainsbury’s VLT. I’m no expert in marketing or anything, but I wish they’d kept this on.

Now it’s up there in the sky, chilling with the No Turkey Feast and the No Chicken and Bacon Pasta Salad.

I get that mechanically, they function as a source of light and power (right?), but what are they meant to be in the world of Toylight?

I really, really loved Cloudward, Ho! It’s honestly brought me a lot of comfort and happiness just sort of reminiscing about it, as sad as that sounds. Hitting a bit of a rough patch, and have started a rewatch, but I want more. Unfortunately, as of yet, that doesn’t exist. Can anyone recommend me any books that give the same vibe?

Giant bonus points if it’s sapphic.

I really, really loved Cloudward, Ho! It’s honestly brought me a lot of comfort and happiness just sort of reminiscing about it, as sad as that sounds. Hitting a bit of a rough patch, and have started a rewatch, but I want more. Unfortunately, as of yet, that doesn’t exist. Can anyone recommend me any other media that gives the same vibe?

Giant bonus points if it’s queer (even larger giant bonus points if sapphic).

I’ve had my eyes on this book for ages. Witches! Sapphics! A trans woman protagonist! This could all not be more my jam than it is. However, I’m also having a really difficult time with my mental health, and I don’t think I’m in the right space to read anything very heavy/dark/depressing.

I don’t mind exploring difficult topics as long as it doesn’t veer into extremely sad, and I definitely need HEAs just now.

Would anyone who’s read this book be able to advise me on if me reading it would be a bad idea? Thank you 💜

I’ve always wanted to try meditation, and I always found it really really hard. Recently, I’ve come to realise that one reason for that could be because I have ADHD, and it makes it very difficult for me to concentrate.

My mental health has been very poor lately; if I’m being honest, the worst it’s been since I was a teenager, and I’m scared. I’m trying to throw everything at the wall and see what sticks. I’d like to try meditation again.

One thing I’ve done is bought a palm stone. Aside from it being fluorite and hopefully encouraging clarity and intuition, I’ve found that having something to hold and squeeze in my hand can help me concentrate.

Would anyone who’s maybe been in a similar position be able to offer any suggestions?

Tl;dr: my fellow anxious witches, what steps do you take to curb your anxiety and anxious habits?

Long story: my mental health has hit a really bad low. I’ve been struggling for a while, but this is…new. And I’m scared. And I know I need to do something.

I think I need to address longstanding things. The absolute biggest one for me? Compulsive apologising.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve apologised almost constantly. I just always have to say it and I can’t stop it. I’m convinced I’ve done something wrong, or that I’m being annoying or stupid, and I need to say sorry to try and avoid it. When I was in high school, it was even worse; it wasn’t just apologising, but like a full stream, sorrysorrysorry…. Back then my friends used to joke, saying they’d hit me every time I said it or put a shock collar on me to stop it. Or that they’d just stop talking to me. I know they meant well, but it hurt. Now (I’m 29), I still have this horrible thing. While it doesn’t tend to be that constant stream, but rather a single or a couple apologies to begin or end a sentence, I hate it so much. My mental health has really plummeted lately. I had an appointment with my nail tech yesterday and she mentioned it, asking if I could try and stop it because it triggers her and makes her feel that she’s done something wrong. I honestly completely get it, and I feel really bad for that. The worst thing of all though? I’ve spread it to my wife. She’s got her own anxieties, and over the past couple years I’ve found her mirroring this right back at me, and it’s honestly horrified me.

I am done with this. I want to be strong and to get this whole thing to fuck off into oblivion. Thing is, I need a new approach. I’ve been in therapy, I’ve tried every anti depressant I’ve been offered (though starting mirtazapine soon so fingers crossed). I think I need to take the control myself and do something actively to improve myself.

I’ve done a small spell for confidence before, using tiger’s eye and cinnamon, I quite liked that. I’m still relatively early in my own practice, and honestly don’t feel like I know what I’m doing. So if any of you could offer me any form of insight, support, or guidance, it would be really appreciated 💜

For as long as I can remember, I’ve apologised almost constantly. It’s like a compulsion in a way, I just always have to say it and I can’t stop it. I’m convinced I’ve done something wrong, or that I’m being annoying or stupid, and I need to say sorry to try and avoid it. When I was in high school, it was even worse; it wasn’t just apologising, but like a full stream, sorry
sorrysorry…. Back then my friends used to joke, saying they’d hit me every time I said it or put a shock collar on me to stop it. Or that they’d just stop talking to me. I know they meant well, but it hurt.

Now (I’m 29), I still have this horrible thing. While it doesn’t tend to be that constant stream, but rather a single or a couple apologies to begin or end a sentence, I hate it so much. My mental health has really plummeted lately. I had an appointment with my nail tech yesterday and she mentioned it, asking if I could try and stop it because it triggers her and makes her feel that she’s done something wrong. I honestly completely get it, and I feel really bad for that. The worst thing of all though? I’ve spread it to my wife. She’s got her own anxieties, and over the past couple years I’ve found her mirroring this right back at me, and it’s honestly horrified me. I need to fix this. Both for me and for the people I love.

I’ve been in therapy. I’ve taken so many antidepressants. I’ve still made no progress. Please, if anyone else has experienced this: how I fix it?

She just posted a video saying Glasgow was almost sold out, but I can’t even find where to buy tickets 😭

In the comments she said you could get it through the venue’s site, but I’ve had no luck there.