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Introduction

Introduction

Hi guys I am new here but just skipped over introducing myself and threw myself straight into the forums so let's rewind a minute.

I was diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder in 1990. It changed my life and not in a good way. My mother said "now you will never do anything with your life" and my Aunt said "we should put her in an institution". It was right then that I decided that I would live the best life I possibly could with this illness. I since met and married my husband and we had 3 gorgeous children who have all now reached adulthood. I have been in and out of hospital a lot since around 2008 and somewhere along the way had BPD added to my diagnosis. I enjoy art and crafts, playing computer games and watching tv. I was working with a psychologist and we were going to work on childhood trauma as I grew up in an abusive household but I kept getting sick so we are currently on a break. Not sure if I want to go back to therapy at this point in time. Not sure what else to add so I will just leave it here. Feel free to ask questions x

@MJG017 @QueeniePaws

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sorry @LeChuck

I keep on forgetting that you are in hospital.

When you are on here I relate to you, as you, no illness, if that makes sense.

On Eternal thread I feel for you as having struggled, receiving help and growing stronger.

You are also very strong.

Perhaps we best leave Eternal to rest on leaving hospital as she has been through so much in the last year. Not diminishing yours or anyone else's journey.

Leaving hospital is another journey in recovery and then rehabilitation;

When we sort ourselves out here we can invite her.

What do you think?

If she arrives I think the cat got let out of the bag, all good. Our Eternal comes as her own choice.

Oh I feel that I am digging a deeper hole sometimes.

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No I completely agree @Sophia1, I think we can let her know we have a fun place to be and let her come to us as she's ready. There is so much on her plate right now I dunno if our silly bulldust would help or harm.

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Dear @LeChuck

I hope that you don't mind me referring to you in that way. Just me.

I am not in the least offended or feeling in an unsafe space at all.

I think that your point is very valid.

I abhor racism so understand protecting their culture.

All good from my end.

I think that you are a beautiful person who cares about the feelings of us.

Please do not feel upset.

You are incredible to be contributing here as you are in hospital yourself which I keep on forgetting.

I know in my heart that all of us trust each other and feel safe with each other.

We just talk it out, reassure each other and carry on.

How about you send one of your songs that you love.

I was so pleased that you loved Whatever it Takes by Imagine Dragons.

You are a valuable resident in Grey Rock and none of us want to think that you are worrying or upset.

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hey there @LeChuck . . . how are mate . just a quick pop in while I have mug o jo.

Havnt read all the mail yet. Indians, good point. We haven't treated our natives very well either

In fact everywhere gunpowder, religions and occupation have set up shop, has seen development

of a whole new industry. . . . . Mental health care.

Ive known @Sophia1 for a while and she has a special interest in Native American culture,

"bet you thought I forgot that Sophia" and me . Im a mixed blood. Sump oil mixed with a few other cultures, Have know idea, about @Oaktree . She's a marine.. I'm ex..

Actually , . . now I think about it, the battlefield is a great leveller, When hot lead flies

past your head at 2700 feet per second, your glad of whoever is in the trench next to you,

and lets face it folks. . .

the world is at war with itself.

I say . . . I will do what ever it takes. . . . . WHAT EVER IT TAKES....!

to keep our little unit together. At the end of the day. . I'm a loyal grunt still. It never leaves you.

You guys do the stratagy... and I'll do what I'm best at. Morell and blind courage...

Stay tight folks.. tonys 2gns...

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Haha @tonys cheeky. Oh, your other post disappeared! I liked your joke about referring to me al LeChuck 🙂 EDIT! oh wait that was you @Sophia1. Dry, love it. Look you guys are in a much better position to make calls about this kind of stuff than me. I dunno. I feel like a bit of a trouble maker and a bit of an idiot. Didn't mean to make a mountain out of a molehill. Anyway. Imma shut up for now. I'll post something fun soon

Hope this edit shows up

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Even on your worst day you could never come close to being anything other than a close and loyal friend @Sophia1 ...

Been wanting to say that for ages....

Still going through mail and trucks gotta be loaded

@LeChuck @Oaktree Luv ya all .... Yes I know. T2guns is supposed to be the town baddy.

I'll make up for it tomorrow... T 2gns https://youtu.be/mwnoNVOj1Fs

Put this on the music thread yesterday. should have let it sing hear too. Its tuesday sophia....

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Ok @Sophia1, here's a song that's adoreable!

https://youtu.be/tUUElxEGo0U

@Oaktree @tonys luv ya both. You too Sophia. You're all better qualified than me to decide things like this so I will follow where you go and stop stressing xx

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Hi @LeChuck @tonys @Sophia1

As a kid Native Americans were referred to as Indians, like Sophia it is hard for me to keep up. I do not wish to cause anyone disrespect or offense. I am also aware of Sophia’s sensitive nature and didn’t want to upset her either. I am sorry if anything I said came across disrespectfully. I am happy to invite Big Chief, Little Foot and his sister to a thanking ceremony and let them go on their way. Good idea @Sophia1

I have mixed heritage but I am not about separating myself from others. I have Aboriginal heritage and I am proud of that!

Meggle

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Yeah, like I said you're all better qualified to decide what to say and how to refer people than me, I will be guided by you guys, you are all three of you pretty darn wise and you have more experience with these things than me! Just had a gen Y moment there haha 😅

Mwah! @Sophia1 @Oaktree @tonys

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I just applied to delete the post which caused offense. Sorry @LeChuck

Meggle

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