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saltandpepperSenior Contributor
Anyone else cracking open a bottle at 3 in the afternoon? Feeling shitty. I don't even know why really, just been feeling shitty alot lately. I shouldn't have started drinking, just one I tell myself, just one because I have to function tonight when my boy comes over... i just want to go to drink and pass out. Anyone around?
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
@Anastasia wrote:Childhood I grew up in fear, around violence/control. SA victim as a child, only once so i guess I was "lucky".
OMG @Anastasia 😞
You are an amazing mother, all the fighting you're doing for your son.
Sending big hugs to both you and @saltandpepper (virtual hugs @saltandpepper as I know you don't like being touched - hope that's OK).
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saltandpepperSenior Contributor
Very long shift @BlueBay I don't miss doing those at all. It might take a couple weeks for your body to get used to it, I hope it does. Yeah the lockdown, I've been lucky and managed to miss most of that. Only been through one lockdown and it really made no difference to me being I can work from home and only see friends about once a year haha
Hope it goes quickly for you and you fair through it alright
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saltandpepperSenior Contributor
@NatureLover Agree with you on @Anastasia being an amazing mother. She sounds like a warrior ay?
@NatureLover virtual hugs are the best, no physical contact required haha
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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor
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saltandpepperSenior Contributor
No need to apologise @The-red-centaur I'm all good here. And please know we care for you too. Sending you a hug my friend
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Awww shux, thank you @NatureLover @saltandpepper 🙏
Hi @The-red-centaur
Thinking of you all ☺️
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Just a quick pop in to let you both know I have you in my thoughts.
@The-red-centaur@@saltandpepper
🤜🤛
Hello also to @NatureLover @BlueBay
🌷🌻
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Hi @Anastasia how is your son going?
hi @saltandpepper
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saltandpepperSenior Contributor
Hey @Anastasia @BlueBay I'm actually just getting into bed for a lie down. Been a hectic couple of days and it's time for a break I think. Might check in again later tonight to catch up with everyone properly.
I haven't heard from @The-red-centaur yet today. I hope you're getting rest and staying safe @The-red-centaur. Thinking of you and looking forward to hearing from you when you get a chance
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hi @BlueBay
Thanks for asking, he's so much better today 🙏💕
@saltandpepper @The-red-centaur @NatureLover 👋
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