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I am sorry to know that you are struggling so much @Lilly6 and I agree it’s been a rough couple of years for us all. I’m in Qld too and am feeling overwhelmed by the devastation.

Can we try and do just one nice thing for ourselves today? I’m having a long hot shower and cooking some scones. Do you want to join me for a cuppa?

It’s certainly been a rough couple of years eh @Lilly6 and it can be something so small that just breaks up in the end. I’m really sorry that things are difficult for you and being isolated and without essential services is rough.

self care can be really important in times like this and even though it’s probably the last thing you feel like doing, it may just be enough to get you through the next couple of hours.

A scone and a cuppa sounds nice @Eve7 i made date loaf in the thermomix earlier in the week. Warmed up with some butter is perfect 🙂

be kind to yourselves today 💕

@Lilly6 @Lila3 @Bow @Eve7 Thanks for sharing. It's a helpful reminder that I'm not alone with the ole' crisis fatigue.

I've been trying to give myself a breaks from internet and touching the (wet) grass from time to time.

Also been trying to focus on positive things. I recently found out about this in a youtube add. There's a smaller political party (called the citizens party. Don't know much about them but like their idea) promoting a drain tunnel traveling under the great dividing range. It would reduce drought and flood at the same time (and you might as well whack a hydro-power station in there while you're down there). They reckon such a tunnel would cost about $15 bill, but I reckon it would pay for itself with all the increased productivity, reduced insurance premiums and so on.

https://citizensparty.org.au/support-escalates-bradfield-scheme

I mention it, because people talking about win-win-win stuff like this gives me hope.

As far as culture war go @Lila3 I feel a lot of us are more and willing to get ourselves to the "culture peace negotiation table".

Hey @Lilly6 and @Lila3 ,

Sounds so tough. I'm sorry to hear how difficult the situation is... from pandemic to floods.

For now, what are things you can do within your control? Even small things, to help you through in the moment?

My prayers are with you all.

Thinking of you and all those affected by floods,

tyme