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Petra X
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Happy new 2024! I've been more or less incommunicado with almost everyone on and offline, very reclusive, been in a very deep depression for 4 or 5 months. I'm slowly moving back into life again (I hope) and look forward to participating in GR again. Silver lining: loads of reviews from my friends to read. Love to everyone, I hope this year will be everyone's best year yet.
Jan 01, 2024 06:29PM

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message 1: by Ray (new)

Ray May your health continue to improve. Happy new year.


message 2: by Laura (new)

Laura I've missed seeing you around on Goodreads. I'm glad you're moving towards a better place. :)


Ellen the Herbivore Hey, Petra! I’m so sorry to hear this. I know what it’s like. Fervently hoping for a year of peace and joy for you. -Ellen


Tina (I can now make 20 comments! Better!) So great to hear from you my friend! You've been missed on here. I'm glad you are starting to feel better. Take your time and can't wait to see some of your reviews soon ❤️‍🩹


message 5: by Shrike58 (new)

Shrike58 Good to hear from you.


message 6: by Stacey B (new)

Stacey B When you are ready.....


message 7: by Mo (new)

Mo "We are born kicking and screaming because life is hard. And it doesn't get any easier once we grow up."
I hope you find your way again in 2024.


message 8: by Paul (new)

Paul Secor Hope to see you here regularly when you're feeling better and are ready to return, Petra. My deepest sympathy for what you've been through.


message 9: by Taveri (new)

Taveri All the Best!


message 10: by Jay (new)

Jay Schutt Glad to have you back. I missed you.


message 11: by Laura (new)

Laura Happy to see your post. Missed your reviews and insights. Wishing you improved health in the new year with lots of great reading.


message 12: by Negin (new)

Negin Petra, I can't begin to tell you how happy I am to see your update here. I've been so worried about you. No need to reply. Your top priority should be to take care of yourself. Just know that there hasn't been one time that I've visited GR and not thought of you. This place isn't the same without you.


message 13: by Elentarri (new)

Elentarri We've missed you. I hope things improve. Happy New Year!


message 14: by Paul (new)

Paul Great to have you back Petra: you have been missed


Adina ( back from Vacay…slowly recovering) Oh no Petra. Please fight it and come back to us. We all miss you here.


message 16: by Jonathan (new)

Jonathan O'Neill Happy New Year, Petra!
It'll be good to see you back on here when you're good and ready. All the best! :)


message 17: by Virginia Ronan (new)

Virginia Ronan ♥ Herondale ♥ I hope your 2024 will be better and that you'll get back into the swing of things! =)


message 18: by [deleted user] (new)

Happy New Year! I've really missed you! I wish all the best for you, take care!


message 19: by 7jane (new)

7jane Great to see you again! I'm currently nearing towards the end with the surname book we've talked about (British Surnames), so I'll be posting it sometimes this month :)


message 20: by Andrea (new)

Andrea I wondered what happened to you—you were missed!


message 21: by Phil (new)

Phil Hope you are doing better Petra-- missed you!


message 22: by Jutta (new)

Jutta Swietlinski Happy New Year and all the best to you, Petra! 🌻


message 23: by Ian (new)

Ian Happy New Year Petra! Sorry to hear you've been having a tough time. All your GR Friends look forward to seeing your reviews again - when you're ready!


message 24: by Pam (new)

Pam I’m looking forward to your reviews in 2024. Best wishes.


message 25: by cvtherin (new)

cvtherin Glad to see you back!


message 26: by Deborah (new)

Deborah Oh, Petra! So sorry to learn things have been so bad for you. I’m glad you’re making your way out from under—it can be so hard and such slow going. I’m happy to see you back, looking forward to reading your reviews, and wish you a very tasty 2024! ❤️


message 27: by Petra X (new)

Petra X Thank you all so much for your kind messages. I thought I'd lost all my friends here! I lost them IRL and family. Couldn't bring myself to meet people, reply to emails, phone calls or anything. But it is a new year, and the sun is shining... Thank you all again.


message 28: by Bob (new)

Bob Brinkmeyer So happy to hear you are on the mend. Hope the new year brings you further healing.


message 29: by Ebba Simone (new)

Ebba Simone Glad to hear from you, Petra. I have missed you! Much love


message 30: by Liubov (new)

Liubov Happy New Year! All the best to you, Petra!


Alan (the Lone Librarian rides again) Teder Many continued wishes for improved health to you Petra and for a Happy New Year! I have missed your always entertaining reviews and commentary and have wished for your speedy recovery. Be well!


message 32: by Daren (new)

Daren NHY Petra, looking forward to seeing you back when you are ready.


message 33: by Missy J (new)

Missy J Dear Petra, I wish you all the best in health and books for 2024! Feel your feelings and take it one day at a time. You're a legend on GR! Take care and best wishes :)


message 34: by Nick (new)

Nick Grammos Good to hear from you Petra. A great relief. I'm sure a good year awaits you. Anyone who knows lows appreciates what comes after.


message 35: by Janet (new)

Janet Been missing you Petra. Glad to hear from you. Looking forward to reading more from you in the New Year.


message 36: by Fred (new)

Fred Jenkins Glad your back. I missed you.


message 37: by Doubledf99.99 (new)

Doubledf99.99 Great to hear from you, be strong and can't wait for your reviews.


message 38: by Elyse (new)

Elyse I missed you.


Tamar...playing hooky for a few hours today Wishing you a healthier and happier New Year, Petra❤️


message 40: by Alina (new)

Alina Happy New Year & lots of health!


message 41: by Lauren (new)

Lauren I looked up your account recently, as I hadn’t been seeing you in my feed. I was sad to see that you had been on hiatus. I always enjoyed your reviews and your regular questions for us to discuss. Your account is one of the reasons why I keep using Goodreads, and I think that it embodies the spirit of this site’s community really well. Welcome back and happy reading.


message 42: by Renee (new)

Renee Roberts Welcome back, Petra! Missed you.


message 43: by Zain (new)

Zain Good to know that you’re feeling better. Happy New Year! 😎🙃☺️😎


message 44: by Chris (new)

Chris I have missed your reviews and questions to the community. Sorry that you have been struggling with your mental health and glad to hear that you are improving, wishing you all the best in 2024 and of course HAPPY READING!


message 45: by Carol (new)

Carol I have missed your brilliant mind! I’m sorry you are feeling down, but taking time for yourself is so important. Sending positive thoughts your way!


message 46: by Petra X (new)

Petra X Thank you, it feels very warming that so many of you have taken the time to comment. I am trying to get real life together first. I have emails from family going back months I haven't read and am frightened to read in case they are (expected) bad news. I never thought it would be possible to go down so far or in this unexpected way of wanting no contact with anyone. Still I did a lot of reading! Happy new year everyone.


message 47: by Petra X (new)

Petra X Thank you, it feels very warming that so many of you have taken the time to comment. I am trying to get real life together first. I have emails from family going back months I haven't read and am frightened to read in case they are (expected) bad news. I never thought it would be possible to go down so far or in this unexpected way of wanting no contact with anyone. Still I did a lot of reading! Happy new year everyone.


message 48: by Beth (new)

Beth Welcome back! You've been missed.


message 49: by Debra (new)

Debra Take care Petra. Good to have you back.


message 50: by Tara (new)

Tara Good to take social media breaks, even here. And glad you are well enough to come back. Thanks for the add!


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