simtropolis Miraculous News: Cori is alive!

[Cyclone Boom 17,031]

A few words from Cori:

While she's not quite ready to return to ST immediately, @CorinaMarie has contacted me privately and asked me to post the following from her:
 

Cori said:

I am so very sorry for all the dread I caused for so many peeps.  

I was in a situation where cashing in my chips seemed like the only solution.   I've no idea how anyone even knew to rescue me and the first 8 to 10 days in the hospital are a complete blank. I do know I was on a ventilator since I was no longer breathing on my own. Also something about a heart pump thinger, but I don't even know what that was doing. Prolly pumping blood for me.

I don't have the energy to login yet nor to reply to everyone, but please know I really appreciate all your kinds words.

Thank you all for your kind words both in that first topic and in this current one. I humbly ask y'all's forgiveness for the ruckus I caused on the site. While I've always been aware many peeps enjoy my posts and creations (both separate and with CB), your outpouring of lovely sentiments means the world to me and it really helps.  

I won't be able to reply individually, but I've read every post in both threads and will continue to do so as I'm able.

-Cori

 

In terms of being able, this relates to both Cori's ongoing house moving and limited internet access, and her current health and stamina. She has assured me she will be back to resume an active role on Simtropolis in time, but cannot give more than a guess of a few weeks.

(Like for my OP in this thread since I'm only the messenger, I'll give any rep received to this post directly to Cori's profile.)

[Ceafus 88 1,843]

Very blessed to hear this news! Cori, take all the time you need! I hope you get the much needed rest you deserve, things will be fine on this end!

[hugues aroux 3,854]

It is a great pleasure to read this message from Cori. Thank you CB for sharing it. Cori, I renew my wishes to read you, here, again ... full of passion for the site, the game, the community. 
"May the Force be with you" and all that ;-)

[TG24 355]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!1!!1!!!!  YESSSSSS SHE'S ALIVEEEEEEEEE!!1!!1!!1!!!

Hope she come back in a few weeks, until that date i gonna be waiting! 

[CaptCity 4,893]

It was sure heart-warming to see and read the post with Cori's own words! And, again, thanks CB for posting it. I'm sure I join everyone in wishing Cori the best and hope for a full and 'go-at-your-own-pace' recovery. Can't say enough about the positive feelings this latest message has brought out!

[RipRap 4,400]

Glad you're doing well. @CorinaMarie if you eventually find these, just make sure you take it nice and slow and things would fall back on its place. Best wishes to you.

[pedroac20c 132]

Cori takes all the time you need, the first thing is to recover your health, the simtropolis community will be here waiting for you when you are ready to return, in the meantime I am sure that we all wish you good wishes in your recovery.

[davide1983it 5,406]

I'm happy for this  good news   a big  big hug

[Dreadnought 8,227]

9 hours ago, TogaMasterJohn said:

This is fantastic news! I am literally very relieved by this news.

We as a community are here for you, @CorinaMarie! Stay strong!

BTW --

How is Mrs. Blutarsky doing ??

(I thought a little humor might be in order now that we have something to celebrate.)

[trar 336]

I'm really glad she's okay, what a relief!

[TogaMasterJohn 711]

2 hours ago, Dreadnought said:

BTW --

How is Mrs. Blutarsky doing ??

(I thought a little humor might be in order now that we have something to celebrate.)

TOGA! TOGA! 

[justforfun 7,903]

Oh my, I just got up and this is the best news I could begin my day with. Cori, we miss you dearly and hope to see you again on Simtropolis, but more importantly we hope that you are well. A big hug from JFF

I feel sorry to hear what you've been through. You are always in our thoughts, Cori. Take all the time you need, and please don't feel obliged to do anything for us. Just knowing you are ok already helps us!

[ohdude 2,353]

YEAAHHHH DUDEEEE!! you made my day!

[Terring 6,476]

For our victorious Cori

 

[catty-cb 4,412]

12 hours ago, Cyclone Boom said:

In terms of being able, this relates to both Cori's ongoing house moving and limited internet access, and her current health and stamina. She has assured me she will be back to resume an active role on Simtropolis in time, but cannot give more than a guess of a few weeks.

This has made my day, and so very pleased she is still with us, and the important thing is she takes the time to recover, plus moving house is a major enterprise especially if you are down sizing as well, it took me ages to get rid of enough stuff to go from a four bedroom house to two bedroom house and I still ended up with far to much stuff at the new house, but it ended up being the best decision re moving as I didn't know anyone in my old neighborhood .... couldn't even have told you what my next-door neighbors names were and I'd lived there for years, but last year all my new neighbors got together and had a party to celebrate my birthday .... birthday cake, candles, etc it was a great afternoon 

[SIM-ple Jack 17,450]

49 minutes ago, catty-cb said:

This has made my day, and so very pleased she is still with us, and the important thing is she takes the time to recover, plus moving house is a major enterprise especially if you are down sizing as well, it took me ages to get rid of enough stuff to go from a four bedroom house to two bedroom house and I still ended up with far to much stuff at the new house, but it ended up being the best decision re moving as I didn't know anyone in my old neighborhood .... couldn't even have told you what my next-door neighbors names were and I'd lived there for years, but last year all my new neighbors got together and had a party to celebrate my birthday .... birthday cake, candles, etc it was a great afternoon 

"Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner."  Robert DeNiro - Heat (1995)

I moved 10 times by the time I was 12. Military dad, you go where you go.

[MarkShot 631]

Thank, God!  The world seems to have shrunk and expanded so in just two weeks.

Dearest Cori,

Remember Disco?  (everyone remembers Disco)  I worked for a short time in a commercial club speaker store on Church Ave in lower NYC.  One side of the street was speaker repair (a lot of blown {melted} woofers) and the other side side was the show room.  You have no idea that a room could shake you more than a passing subway when all those woofers were playing white noise.  Get ready, because I am going to come by and BEEP() you like that! 

[Flann 1,709]

This is really great to hear.  I'm very relieved to know that CorinaMarie is still with us.  While we await her return to the site, I ask my fellow Simtropolis members to consider the positive vibes and helpful attitude she brings to the community and to bring a little bit more of that here everyday.  We can all be more Cori-like in the short and long-term and this place will be better off for it.

[20huskies 4,699]

I am very happy for the news and especially the outpouring of support for Cori and @Cyclone Boom.  It is a respect that is well deserved.  Both of you guys helped me in the past and were always encouraging.  This community reflects your kindness and big hearts.

[thepabray75 163]

So wonderful to read Cori's actual words so that my heart can finally be convinced of what my head already knows!

Thank you, Cori, for sharing this very personal message with us via CB - be assured we are all thinking kind thoughts of you as you recover your health and well-being.  And remember, you can only create a "ruckus" as big as the amount of esteem and regard that is felt for you   

[Jackspital 391]

This is fantastic news! the news she was gone really hit me hard and was a huge blow, but hearing that Cori is alive and well has really made me very happy! I had my closest friend try to take his own life and things were up in the air until I found out he was okay and in hospital. I am very glad for Cori that she has seen these messages and that she is on the road to recovery and better mental health, as is my friend. much love to you Cori, Cyclone Boom and everyone here! As to your message to us Cori, never ever feel that you have caused any harm to us or any burden, its the opposite and you have brought meaning and positiveness to many here, you're a huge part of our amazing community and we're all always here for you! I think that it has brought huge joy to the community to know that you're okay :)))

[TheMurderousCricket 5,083]

It's wonderful to again hear from you @CorinaMarie and to know you are safe and under care.

I am sorry to hear that you went through this sort of experience. However, as I understand, you have "crossed the gate" and got to know the difference between being alive and waiting for the Next Turn. Which is important.

You should by no means be ashamed of your decisions. There are lessons to be learnt from your situation and there is a lot of potential for improvement now. Take your time to recover. You will get to know yourself better one day, mark my word on that.

Everything will be fine in the end and if it isn't, it means it's not the end yet. 

[Jackspital 391]

2 hours ago, TheMurderousCricket said:

It's wonderful to again hear from you @CorinaMarie and to know you are safe and under care.

I am sorry to hear that you went through this sort of experience. However, as I understand, you have "crossed the gate" and got to know the difference between being alive and waiting for the Next Turn. Which is important.

You should by no means be ashamed of your decisions. There are lessons to be learnt from your situation and there is a lot of potential for improvement now. Take your time to recover. You will get to know yourself better one day, mark my word on that.

Everything will be fine in the end and if it isn't, it means it's not the end yet. 

Agree with the last part wholeheartedly. It may take time, and we may not hear from Cori for a good while, but its a relief to know she is doing better and is still with us, and that one day she may return and will both be doing much better and know herself much better too. The main thing as said is that she is safe and cared for, has people around her and is taking time off from life to figure out how to get better. :))

[Daeris 1,116]

I just want to extend the offer I made to Cori earlier as well, to anyone else part of this community. I am not a doctor, but I have struggled with some traumatic life experiences of myself many times unfortunately, and I too have had suicidal ideation. Pain and stress and feeling overwhelmed can induce many terrible emotions in us. Luckily I have always had a great support system IRL, and as I've gotten older I am much much much better at managing my emotions and my responses. I have truly come to know that no matter how bad it gets in life... it's just temporary, things always change. And by surrounding yourself with people whom genuinely care, things become better to manage. I now know that life is something to cherish, and it's worth living even if just to see what surprise awaits us and the human race around the corner.

Ironically one of the things that helps me the most when I'm really low.... is matters of space research and space exploration, like the James Webb Space Telecope. One day I realized that even at my lowest of lows, my saddest of sads... I was curious to see what new discoveries awaited us in the cosmos. So I made a deal with myself that I would always press on, even at the very least just to see what discoveries were out there among the stars.

Anyways... my point it... I can sometimes be very relatable in matters of emotional trauma in life, stress, anxiety, feelings of being overwhelmed, etc. I extend this out to anyone that is ever in a low spot and feels like they need someone to just talk to (sometimes even just venting about what is bugging you to others helps tremendously), I'm here for you as an understanding and non-judgmental ear. Was there mention of another thread on mental well-being starting up somewhere?

[Jackspital 391]

@Daeris Fabulous words and definitely very relatable also. On the mention of a thread for mental health, I had mentioned it on the original thread and have set up a thread for mental health in the off-topic area. At the moment its probably a little rough around the edges and might need editing, so any help on that thread is welcomed  I thought that since this event and having friends go through it and myself also, it is an important subject to bring up and may help others here who are in need.
 

 

  Edited August 1, 2022 by Cyclone Boom  
Thanks. Added topic link. :)

[The Cloudseeder 41]

So very happy happy to heard that Cori is safe! I may have never participated at all in this community despite enjoying visiting Simtropolis almost each days since several years (way too shy...), but I send you all my best wishes! Take care of yourself! 💛

[xcrunnerbjf 38]

Thank the llamas this is wonderful news! Though, like many of us, I don't know @CorinaMarie outside her amazing work, I am forever glad to see that she is alive, on the recovery, and getting herself straight in life and everything. I look forward to your much anticipated return but ONLY when you are ready, willing, and able. Until then, best wishes, and may you have a speedy and easy recovery.

[TheMurderousCricket 5,083]

3 hours ago, Daeris said:

I just want to extend the offer I made to Cori earlier as well, to anyone else part of this community. I am not a doctor, but I have struggled with some traumatic life experiences of myself many times unfortunately, and I too have had suicidal ideation. Pain and stress and feeling overwhelmed can induce many terrible emotions in us.

Oh, what the heck...

I previously shared my personal experiences with CB only but, given the situation, I guess it won't do any harm to make them public.

Although I have never experienced suicidal thoughts, for about two years I have struggled with getting away from what has essentially become a go-nowhere job...

I used to like it, because I had good bosses and thanks to this job (and them) travelled all around Europe doing concrete work and strengthening international cooperation.

Unfortunately, both of my bosses have eventually left and the management has been replaced by flaming nationalists with little practical knowledge and deep convictions of their own worth and my line of job. Trying to explain that their views were wrong was like trying to tell a newborn how electricity works. It was painful to watch the work that I have cut my teeth on, being turned upside-down by a bunch of ignorant clowns...

I have been devastated and completely frustrated by those changes, frequently thinking that I will grow old and simply die behind the desk at this goddamn place never experiencing anything better. The situation in my organization was becoming worse by day. I had no prospects to change the job. Actually, trying to do so was also hard as I was frequently unable to take a day-off for an interview. My bosses believed that doing, what my first, good boss called "ass-hours", (just sitting in the office "in case of", even if there had been no real work to be done) was more important than any other personal matters.

And then, one day, when I have finally been cleared to participate in a job interview, I nailed it and secured a new employment... Sometimes, a lucky strike is all you need (and no, I'm not talking about the cigarettes).

Now, I am again a happy man as far as professional life goes and again have a boss who is open to my suggestions and respects the simple fact that I think.

So the bottom line (if you haven't fallen asleep yet ) is that even in the darkest moments when you think nothing good will ever happen anymore, something may in fact happen, that will entirely turn the tides and bring back some of the reason and serenity that you have lost somewhere along the way.

[Barroco Hispano 26,853]

This are very good news!

Hopefully we can work on projects later. 

[jknoble 11]

I'm here every day but never post.  That being said I'm so glad to hear this news.  I'm hoping for a speedy recovery for Cori and looking forward to her return to the site one day.