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[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Oof. Walking to find the ginger ninja cut into my physical energy so badly I crashed and woke up at 11pm, extremely dehydrated and very late with Melbcat's supper and meds.

It might be that I can't afford the energy, just don't have the capacity to keep pursuing a cat I might not be able to catch. And I don't have the comfort level to engage with rescue groups. (This would involve using Facebook, speaking to strangers, doxing my location, and perhaps being asked to meet or cooperate with them.) Currently it's really difficult to even care for my own pet and myself.

There's also online friend group drama which I didn't cause and was not involved in... but am still stressed out by, and if I'm not careful I could be pulled into. I'm in an awkward position. (I absolutely have a side and am quietly distancing myself from someone due to their behaviour, but don't want to feed into any escalation). I really hope I'm making the right moves to classily bow out.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Sounds like lots of signs to pull back and take care of yourself and melbcat. Rebuild yourself and let the universe find another way to care for orange cat and the conflict take care of itself. Hope you can get some good rest and cat cuddles

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

Thanks, the signs have been there for a while (and there's bigger shit I don't post) but like a numbskull I keep pushing.

I'm hoping orange cat gets picked up by someone else or recovers. I'd help if I was able but those orange buns are elusive.