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Joelle | New Contributor | Last message last year

Work life balance

Hey friends, I am a 55 yo female, working part-time and studying as well. My partner owns and runs a business, with some help from a casual staff member. His work is demanding and very high-level (high pressure construction etc), and he really

Managing relationshipsCreated last year

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Shaz51 | Senior Contributor | Last message last year

Saturday Soiree -- 25th October 2025

@Ru-bee , @rav3n , @Chasingsunsets , @Dreamy , @ipanda @Oaktree , @Sparky79 @GezzaP , @SchizOttie , @RebelliousAngel @Alittleorange @ALotGoingOnMum

Social spaceCreated last year

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Jan6 | Casual Contributor | Last message 12 months ago

Schizephrenia

I was not raised by my mother. She has severe schizophrenia and her partner of 40 years passed away this year in March and last week, her house burnt down. I feel sick to the stomach thinking about what I now need to deal with and navigate. I'm so mad, an

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MendMyMind | Contributor | Last message 12 months ago

Silence after a close bond

Does anyone else struggle with the entire concept of detachment? I find it really hard to understand how you can be so close and connected to a person, they're the biggest part of your life every day. And then suddenly one day, something goes wrong and yo

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MG2879 | Senior Contributor | Last message last year

Day 10 no alcohol seriously struggling

It's day 10, my cravings are bad tonight and there's no support person available. My partner is a heavy drinker and smoker he's been outside since lunch time bout 8 hrs now consuming his addictions with absolutely no concern for me. He's been treating me

Something’s not rightCreated last year

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Bowie4eva | Casual Contributor | Last message 12 months ago

Partner did not disclose pschitzophrenia

Hi there, I am new to this forum but so glad I have found it .i have been with my partner just under a year and we recently bought a house together. Everything was going very well. However in the past 2 months the way he perceived small arguments and reac

Managing relationshipsCreated last year

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Ruby26 | Senior Contributor | Last message 10 months ago

Trauma and social skills

Has anyone found that childhood trauma impacted their ability to learn new social skills? What happened to you socially and what has helped you cope?

Talking through trauma and PTSDCreated last year

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Shaz51 | Senior Contributor | Last message 12 months ago

Friday Coffee and Chat -- 24th October 2025

Hello Everyone Friday again anyone like a cuppa and a chat how is your day going ?any plans for the weekend ?I did food shopping this morning did some weeding , lunch time soon , very hot and sunny here @Ru-bee , @

Social spaceCreated last year

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