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I closed this one, because I feel emotionally fatigued rather quickly from this one. But I want everyone to know how grateful I am that you are part of this community. We see you. 💙

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OK, bear with me describing this. A while back a member of this community commented in the daily thread essentially about feeling invisible, and that they didn't know if they wanted to be here / participate anymore (not a cry for help), and I responded publicly immediately. I never heard from them. That broke my heart a little. I know this feeling.

I get that because this is a gifting community, so there may be a sense of no gifts = not being seen, or wishing for meaningful connection, and this online world can (and likely should for safety reasons) provide limited relationships, but kind words mean so much! Human connection is the bees knees! There are also a lot of us here with real world, not enough money to gift as much as we wish. I notice some people are continuously kind, commenting and noticing others. I love that and that's why I come here too. It's a great big, lonely world, and this is a friendly, quiet, silly little corner, on Reddit of all places.

I notice there are some people who are continuously thoughtful, generous of spirit, with gentle words, and many who often gift generously too. There are some very sweet people here who make it such a beautiful and friendly place. (I tip my hat to you).

There are also many who need to take a social media break, and find it so good for their well-being and mental health. That is great too! I think I may do so myself soon!

For this contest you may do one of two things, or both. But please keep your comments short. It is not a place to unload, please do not "dump" here, because we have a lot of deep-feeling folks here:

You may comment simply: I feel invisible.

You may comment: about kindness you have witnessed here. Do NOT tag people. I think that in this contest that tagging highlights an exclusion, the point is to show that this community has more to offer, and is such a friendly place, and that even if you feel invisible, you are not invisible. You are a human being, with thoughts, feelings, and your own unique life, and even if you don't always get a response, people see you. We love hearing about your day, and what you're getting up to. Folks often just have limited time, and energy. But often have read what you said.

Lastly, please comment on others comments, do not try to talk them out of their feeling, instead, notice something kind about them, or simply say "I see you," and remember to lift people up with kindness. Leave no one invisible.

Ends this Friday, or if it fizzles sooner, or emotionally if I'm toast.

Edit: I am not a mental health professional. If you need mental health resources or support, I have run those contests in the past as well and there are lots of contacts there. Please don't hesitate to get help, love, and support.