Share a cuppa?

Hi @tyme ,

I made satay chicken with capsicum, steamed veg and coconut basmati rice. It was really easy. I was daunted at first but made myself cook a nutritious delicious meal. I know when I feel tired and low, good food gives me the energy to keep going.

I think a cup of spicy chai would be perfect a bit later.

$70 fish and chips?? @tyme

@Paulette sounds like you have been torn to bits by some of the worst situations this life has to offer. I understand your grief, nightmares and hardship.

I do believe you can get through this with perseverance and love. Hold onto that love you feel for your children and do the best you can for yourself.

When you can change your work so you can stop re- traumatising yourself if you can.

It sounds just too hard. I hope I'm not being too directive I just care xx

Hi @tyme ,

Thankyou so much for your kind words. I was touched. I do hope I can encourage everyone here. I get so much support and I am so grateful to be able to speak to so many amazing people on here.

Pasta here too @Abner

Hello @Former-Member , @ArraDreaming. @Abner , @Paulette , @tyme

I made olive and herbs scrolls for afternoon tea

And for dinner had chicken and garlic , mashed potato and vegetables

Sounds great @Shaz51

It was what I paid to feed the family a couple of Friday nights back @ArraDreaming so it wasn’t just for me. The boys went fishing last week so we had fresh fish and $10 for chips.

You are courageous for sharing @Paulette so please don’t apologise.

Sending hugs 🤗🤗🤗

Hi @Former-Member ,

Thankyou so much for non judgement of my situation. I am very grateful that you care. I know the work I am doing is not for me, my heart's not in it but for now I desperately need the job. I haven't the strength to search for anything else. I do feel counselling/reiki is my passion. I need to persevere to get to a better place for my mental health. It appears to be ignored unfortunately. It is distressing to have to work with an agressive and negative individual especially when overworked and tired. I used to put up with aggression and bad language but I have decided I won't take on any further emotional trauma. My belief is the individual has a very negative mindset. I don't know what has created this but I feel lashing out at others and a workplace that does not prevent this is not a good mix. It's creating resentment amongst everyone interacting with the individual. I am simply grateful that I have not had any interaction today. I have lost faith in any promises made by the workplace which then fails to follow through on anything they have said. I agree @Maggie I do long to leave the toxicity behind. You are not being to direct. I feel foolish as I'm not coping with the behaviour but there is no where else to go at present. Hope you have a quiet and calm evening