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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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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Well there is plenty to share for you @saltandpepper 🙂
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saltandpepperSenior Contributor
Wish I could be there @Anastasia
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
O M G!!!!!!!
I have to share this!!!!!!
So we just had a support worker visit to see if he's a good "fit"
To say I am blown away is an understatement of what is going on at present...
He has the same name as my other son...
He has the same birthday year and everything as my boy...
He is a DELIGHT in every way, I can't stop smiling!!!!!
@saltandpepper @NatureLover @Emelia8 @WIP
He left and my boy and I did a happy dance and hugged at the front door and I'm like "I LOVE HIM!!!"
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saltandpepperSenior Contributor
Aw hell yeah that's awesome @Anastasia 👍
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
@saltandpepper I'll let you win tonight 🙂
@Emelia8
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saltandpepperSenior Contributor
That makes it even worse @Anastasia don't indulge my childishness haha
Damn the images
So your son is up outta bed now then? He gonna celebrate with yas tonight?
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WIPSenior Contributor
Hey @Anastasia Thanks for the tag.
@saltandpepper If it makes you feel any better, I purchased my diamond painting months ago, and haven't started it because of the patience thing. It all just seems too much some days and I hate not being able to do things. I'd rather not try, incase I fail.. I have another hobby (it's a bit pathetic), but I do paint by stickers. It's like paint by numbers, but you use stickers instead. It's easy & distracting. Passes time when my mind keeps going in circles.
I'm sorry you had trouble sleeping last night. I have a real problem falling asleep and staying asleep, even though I'm on a cocktail of meds that are supposed to help - both natural and pharmaceutical. Having a few drinks of a night sometimes doesn't help either.
Hope tonight is better for you 🤞
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Yes he got up and even did an errand for me before the sw arrived 🙂
He has his long standing sw here at present so they have gone out for a bit and will be back for pizza later.
He is getting a tattoo on Monday so I know he'll jump up on Monday 🙂 I will be in the office so that will be nice knowing he's up and moving Monday...
Small wins hey 🙂
sorry if I made you feel like :pile_of_poo: with winning comment, didn't mean to 😞
@saltandpepper - in truth you possibly would anyway! Since the Universe seems to be going nuts over giving me gifts at present, I have asked for favours for you too so I have no doubt you'd win tonight 🙂
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saltandpepperSenior Contributor
Haha nah @Anastasia can't imagine you making anyone feel like shit ever. I'm fine with being a sore loser. What's he getting? I'm getting another next week too, can't wait 🤘
I'm going for a walk @Anastasia but will check in later. Hope you have a good night and glad everything has gone well for your boy today 💙
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WIPSenior Contributor
Oh @Anastasia That is just AMAZING!!
I'm doing my own happy dance for you and your son.
So many good signs from this initial meeting, that are valuable relationship is going to develop b/w your son and his sw. I would have actually given him a hug!!
So happy for you 💞💞💕💕
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