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@TAB I got an email today (Thursday 30th June 2022) saying that the Defence Force Ombudsman had received my submission. I got it in on the last day, talk about cutting it fine! I had sent an email in case they got it late but looks like it’s fi
Dear Forumites For years I have been told that I “look independent, like you don’t need anyone”, and that is why I’m never approached.I don’t know what that looks like 🤷🏼♀️ but it seems I do it.What do I ado to look approachable?
I want to acknowledge those with lived experiences on WMHD2023. You are not alone and know you can reach out for support. I encourage you to practice some self-care today and have a yarn if you are up to it. Today is a day to remember though things get ha
I've read over my previous posts how I'm engaged I have a loving partner. That part of looking after myself.Alot of times I think I would like to be financially well. Have a guy that has a great job etc. Have the material things. But I don't see that
Two questions: 1. I know I need further help and am looking at various health insurances and it's so confusing. How do you choose? How do you know if they will cover your stay in hospital? Are all insurance companies the same
I have left DV over a year ago now, but I'm still not coping. I'm really not coping. How have others managed to get through difficult times when memories of sexual assault/rape, manipulation, fear, anger keep coming up. How do you keep g
I know they say, "Money can't buy happiness", but if it can buy just a little bit of sanity then I'm more than happy to spend it.
I slept for about 13 hours. I woke up for about an hour but the sleepy time drugs combined with my night meds and thats it, I sleep like a log. Pain is tolerable, still a bit weird walking but not so painful just odd. Where they did the ablation is right
Sometimes it's hard, putting on a fake smile, say your fine and okay, when your breaking on the inside, bads habits come back to haunt me and remind me of memories I'd rather forget. Fake smiling so I don't worry my parents, telling them I'm okay, so
I've found it helpful to work for 10 minutes and rest for 10 minutes
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