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Hi, I am new to this forum, I posted this yesterday as an introduction and it was suggested that I repost as a discussion topic. Thank you to everyone who has already provided comments - this seems like the right place to be for advice and support..
Today has been a bad day and yet I have survived even though I feel totally depleted right now. It takes so much energy to be constantly caring, understanding, patient and calm. I feel tonight like I just need some silence and some space. The noise
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