*Pokes head in* Um...Hi.

[Ashoka]

Heeeey. So.

I'm not new. But I thought I needed to come back and apologize to you all.

Because, see, I've been a little...over the place since I last left. Jumping from one religion to another. Probably annoying people in the process.

In the time I've been gone, I've gone through several things, including a scare related to my father's health. I started seeing my therapist again and she (my therapist) determined that my "jumping" was a trauma reaction to my father's failing health. To quote her, "You were scared and wanted answers, so you were looking everywhere you could for help." But in the process, I was hurting myself. And I wasn't even aware.

But then, Krishna came along. This is just my personal story, and from here, if you think it's bunk, that's totally okay. But I am grateful to Krishna for helping me through this whole ordeal. Even though I am a therapist myself, I hate to take my own advice, and admitting that I need help and I can't control something (my father's impending mortality...) isn't easy.

So after a break, I am back. I wanted to re-introduce myself. Hi. I'm Ashoka. I'm a therapist, a devotee of Krishna, a cat mom, and the daughter of an amazing father whom I love more than anything.

So...yeah. *kicks a small stone*

 

[an anarchist]

Hi, nice to meet u
:^]

 

[Subduction Zone]

Welcome back. I hope that both you and your father are doing well.

 

[Sgt. Pepper]

Heeeey. So.

I'm not new. But I thought I needed to come back and apologize to you all.

Because, see, I've been a little...over the place since I last left. Jumping from one religion to another. Probably annoying people in the process.

In the time I've been gone, I've gone through several things, including a scare related to my father's health. I started seeing my therapist again and she (my therapist) determined that my "jumping" was a trauma reaction to my father's failing health. To quote her, "You were scared and wanted answers, so you were looking everywhere you could for help." But in the process, I was hurting myself. And I wasn't even aware.

But then, Krishna came along. This is just my personal story, and from here, if you think it's bunk, that's totally okay. But I am grateful to Krishna for helping me through this whole ordeal. Even though I am a therapist myself, I hate to take my own advice, and admitting that I need help and I can't control something (my father's impending mortality...) isn't easy.

So after a break, I am back. I wanted to re-introduce myself. Hi. I'm Ashoka. I'm a therapist, a devotee of Krishna, a cat mom, and the daughter of an amazing father whom I love more than anything.

So...yeah. *kicks a small stone*

Welcome back, my friend. I'm sorry you've been through a difficult time. It's good to see you again, and I hope that you and your father are doing well.

 

[Stevicus]

Welcome back!

 

[The Sum of Awe]

Welcome back!

 

[JustGeorge]

Hi @Ashoka ! Good to see you again!

Krishna... he just pops up when you're least expecting him, doesn't he.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Heeeey. So.

I'm not new. But I thought I needed to come back and apologize to you all.

Because, see, I've been a little...over the place since I last left. Jumping from one religion to another. Probably annoying people in the process.

In the time I've been gone, I've gone through several things, including a scare related to my father's health. I started seeing my therapist again and she (my therapist) determined that my "jumping" was a trauma reaction to my father's failing health. To quote her, "You were scared and wanted answers, so you were looking everywhere you could for help." But in the process, I was hurting myself. And I wasn't even aware.

But then, Krishna came along. This is just my personal story, and from here, if you think it's bunk, that's totally okay. But I am grateful to Krishna for helping me through this whole ordeal. Even though I am a therapist myself, I hate to take my own advice, and admitting that I need help and I can't control something (my father's impending mortality...) isn't easy.

So after a break, I am back. I wanted to re-introduce myself. Hi. I'm Ashoka. I'm a therapist, a devotee of Krishna, a cat mom, and the daughter of an amazing father whom I love more than anything.

So...yeah. *kicks a small stone*

Regardless of differences, it's my hope your father will be OK.

 

[Debater Slayer]

Heeeey. So.

I'm not new. But I thought I needed to come back and apologize to you all.

Because, see, I've been a little...over the place since I last left. Jumping from one religion to another. Probably annoying people in the process.

In the time I've been gone, I've gone through several things, including a scare related to my father's health. I started seeing my therapist again and she (my therapist) determined that my "jumping" was a trauma reaction to my father's failing health. To quote her, "You were scared and wanted answers, so you were looking everywhere you could for help." But in the process, I was hurting myself. And I wasn't even aware.

But then, Krishna came along. This is just my personal story, and from here, if you think it's bunk, that's totally okay. But I am grateful to Krishna for helping me through this whole ordeal. Even though I am a therapist myself, I hate to take my own advice, and admitting that I need help and I can't control something (my father's impending mortality...) isn't easy.

So after a break, I am back. I wanted to re-introduce myself. Hi. I'm Ashoka. I'm a therapist, a devotee of Krishna, a cat mom, and the daughter of an amazing father whom I love more than anything.

So...yeah. *kicks a small stone*

Welcome back! Good to see you again.

I'm sorry about your father's health. I wish both of you the best.

 

[Sand Dancer]

Heeeey. So.

I'm not new. But I thought I needed to come back and apologize to you all.

Because, see, I've been a little...over the place since I last left. Jumping from one religion to another. Probably annoying people in the process.

In the time I've been gone, I've gone through several things, including a scare related to my father's health. I started seeing my therapist again and she (my therapist) determined that my "jumping" was a trauma reaction to my father's failing health. To quote her, "You were scared and wanted answers, so you were looking everywhere you could for help." But in the process, I was hurting myself. And I wasn't even aware.

But then, Krishna came along. This is just my personal story, and from here, if you think it's bunk, that's totally okay. But I am grateful to Krishna for helping me through this whole ordeal. Even though I am a therapist myself, I hate to take my own advice, and admitting that I need help and I can't control something (my father's impending mortality...) isn't easy.

So after a break, I am back. I wanted to re-introduce myself. Hi. I'm Ashoka. I'm a therapist, a devotee of Krishna, a cat mom, and the daughter of an amazing father whom I love more than anything.

So...yeah. *kicks a small stone*

Aw, glad you're back. I am a jumper as well, but I don't know why. I am glad you found an answer and that Krishna is there for you. I like Krishna as well. Good to hear from you.

 

[Ashoka]

Hi @Ashoka ! Good to see you again!

Krishna... he just pops up when you're least expecting him, doesn't he.

He really does. The night we took my father to the hospital I had a dream of a peacock feather and a flute. For me, personally, that was undeniably Him reaching out to me.

 

[ChristineM]

Nice to see you back here, i hope both youband your father are well.

 

[Revoltingest]

Re-greetings!
Have some....

 

[lewisnotmiller]

Welcome back!

 

[Rachel Rugelach]

Welcome back, and it's lovely to meet you! May times be better for you now. Have some raspberry rugelach to sweeten your day:

 

[Aupmanyav]

Welcome back, Ashoka. "Sarve santu niraamayah" (may none suffer from illnesses).

 

[metis]

So glad to have you back!

 

[mangalavara]

Heeeey. So.

Namaste, dear Ashoka.

In the time I've been gone, I've gone through several things, including a scare related to my father's health.

I hope everything is better for you and yours now.

I started seeing my therapist again and she (my therapist) determined that my "jumping" was a trauma reaction to my father's failing health. To quote her, "You were scared and wanted answers, so you were looking everywhere you could for help."

That is probably one major factor. Another factor is that you may be a seeker rather than a believer. Something wonderful about Hinduism is that it’s for seekers rather than believers.

But in the process, I was hurting myself. And I wasn't even aware.

How was it hurting you, if you don’t mind me asking? In my own experience, religion jumping leads to nihilistic thoughts.

But then, Krishna came along. This is just my personal story, and from here, if you think it's bunk, that's totally okay. But I am grateful to Krishna for helping me through this whole ordeal.

I rejoice in hearing this! Jaya Sri Krishna!

Even though I am a therapist myself, I hate to take my own advice, and admitting that I need help and I can't control something (my father's impending mortality...) isn't easy.

I admire it, a lot, when someone of a particular profession turns to someone else of the same profession for help.

Mortality is something that we have little influence over. If I could be there for you where you are, I would.

So after a break, I am back. I wanted to re-introduce myself. Hi. I'm Ashoka. I'm a therapist, a devotee of Krishna, a cat mom, and the daughter of an amazing father whom I love more than anything.

This is a beautiful reintroduction. You are a beautiful person, Ashoka.

So...yeah. *kicks a small stone*

So, that’s how they get into my shoes…

 

[rocala]

Welcome back. Very best wishes to you and your father.

 

[icehorse]

ho ho ho