The Breakup Kit 2

So not long after my little Break-up kit was delivered to me a friend of mine got broken up with... she was in this relationship for much longer than I was and so it was hitting her with some great force.

She was not eating or drinking, crying all the time and  hardly getting any sunlight or activity. This was quite worrying and so I decided to make up my own little survival kit filled with things that I thought were helpful/ necessary for one reason or the other and so I wrote a little letter and gathered the items.

Dear Zoe,

This is your very own breakup survival kit <3

Tissues – to remind you that it’s alright to cry

Juice & water – to make sure you drink fluids

Marshmallows – to remind you that you are sweet (also they are easy to eat)

Chocolate  - because it’s always good for recovery

Skittles – to brighten your sad days

Gum – to freshen up your life and keep your energy high

Socks – to remind you that your are crazy cool and it’s fine to wear pjs all day

Bubbles – to remind you that you are a bubbly princess, who makes us smile.

Journal - to write down your thoughts and stop thinking about them

Mug – to fill with warm foods/drinks and snuggle up with on cold nights

Teddy – to hug when you feel upset, to remind you that you are loved!

The Teddy in this little kit was the kind that you can write messages on and so I got all of our mutual friends (from a singing/performance group that we are both in) to sign it and send a little message her way.

Her response was awesome!! She nearly cried on the spot and was so happy to realise just how many people she had to support her. She started eating that day and she also smiled for the first time in a few days.. so a job well done :) Thanks to all those who wrote a little something for her!!


Love and Hugs,
Danismells xx

P.s. The message in the left hand corner of the photo is the message she sent me via text the following day

The Breakup Kit

So in my last post I wrote about my break up earlier that week.

Well later that same week and very lovely mate of mine put together a 'Break-up survival kit'.

The kit was mentioned at a rehearsals and I saw it from a distance but to be honest, I was completely overwhelmed by the amount of hugs and advice I was getting from everyone that I completely forgot to  pick up this mystery box/ bag.

Upon arriving home I realised that I had forgotten it and promptly contacted my friend to find out when I could retrieve it and what was actually inside. He told me that he thought it was a stupid idea after all and didn't want to embarrass himself by giving it to me, because it had really random stuff in it. I insisted then that he at least tell me what I was missing out on and why he had chose such 'random' items to add to the bag.

Here is the contents of the kit and the reasons why these items were added...

A box of tissues to let you know that it's ok to cry

There was a compass to help you find your way when you feel lost

There was a lion to remind you to be brave

There was a torch to help you when it gets dark

And matches because let's face it matches are always useful

Binoculars to help you see far into the future

There were sweets because hey...they're sweets

A poncho just because they're awesome

and finally: A 'Hand of the King' pin/broach because you are important and Game of Thrones is cool!

Not long after the gift giving, this friend admitted that he has had feelings for me since we first met (at which point I had just started dating the guy which the last post was about) but that he knows I do not feel the same way. This has not changed our friendship in the slightest... he is surely my best male friend and I would not exchange him for any other. It's also nice when you get a stream of compliments from a male friend... Don't you think?!  (Gosh I have the biggest head this year!!! )

Also also also, this survival kit is a lifelong one so when things run out they get replaced... woo hoo, lollies forever!!! :)

Love and Hugs xx

Dani

P.s. life after a break-up isn't so bad... it gets better... things get easier