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I was kind of struck by something my ex-crush/friend said to me today. She works with me, and she owns a cafe in town. She was my barista. I used to visit her every Wednesday, and occasional other days too, even when it was inconvenient. I just lov
After 25 years of keeping it a secret, in June I finally disclosed a childhood trauma. I've been seeing a counsellor since July when I realised I needed to start working through it and I wasn't coping. I've been in and out of hospital as things became too
Before I whinge, I'll share one big positive: our landlord and friend just installed a working oven for us! Looking forward to exploring some baking options for the first time in almost 5 years of marriage. I expended a lot of energy cleaning where the ol
Hi all, i relapsed on ice three days ago after being totally clean for almost 4 yrs. I didnt want to do it yet felt i couldnt avoid it. Im just so exhausted spending every waking moment trying to stay sober. I have complex ptsd and bi polar. Cant seem to
I feel embarrassed to even say this but at the moment I’m struggling and I live in Victoria and I am so scared that covid Is back and I don't want t to do another lockdown I can't do lockdown three if have to do another lockdown I will killmyself I'
Divorce - Graves Disease - Homeless - Double Brain surgery - Occipital Neuralgia - Tourettes - Emergency Gall Bladder surgery - Anxiety - Depression --- these are the things i endured and lived for 5 years. In amongst graves disease i thyroid stormed
Hey just wanted to say thankyou to all those who messaged me yesterday and this morning. I am a bit of a mess at the moment and probably wont reply much but I do look when I am able and appreciate all the kind words. I love you all pea.xxx
My cat got sick about a month ago and almost died. Since then, things have been spiraling out of control. My life, which once had the outside appearance (to most people) as being reasonably normal, has become fractured. I feel as though my mind has become
It's my birthday today and I'm use to it not being a big deal to my family but literally everyone who called me said a quick happy birthday then went on to complain about stuff like their kids, work or my youngest sister's issues.When I told my mother I w
Hello to my friends and family here. I am hoping for some insight and knowledge around voices that my boy hears. If you live with this yourself I would be grateful for a chat if that is ok? Thank you in advance x
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