I can’t cope

Yeah. I not long got home @rav3n. I’ve just tied it up.

How are you?

do you get your hair done often? or is this a lil treat? @Captain24

i'm a bit tired, need to work on my sleep! but coffee is helping me get through, thanks for asking. how about you?

I get it done every 12 weeks or so. @rav3n. I hate having it done.

Lucky for coffee. I don’t drink it. I do energy drinks though.

I’ve come down from my psych appointment and I’m starting to stress about going back to work.

I’m sorry.

@Captain24 not sure if understand, what are you sorry for?

oh that's fair, you're not a fan of people touching your hair? i'm a bit picky with who i let touch my hair, i've had some people handle it with a lot of care while others were quite harsh.

i've been meaning to try energy drinks! in my culture we drink a LOT of coffee and tea so i've just been used to it but i've heard energy drinks are better at keeping you awake.

i hear you about feeling stressed to work, is there anything that can help you soothe yourself in the meantime? especially after a psych session, having some sort of post-therapy activity to calm your nerves would be good.

@Captain24 i've sent a check-in email, please respond to it when you see it. i'm so sorry that work has been really stressful, i really wish i could take that stress away from you.

i know that the thought of work can bring up some heavy thoughts and feelings so please reach out for support:

• 000 Emergency, police & ambulance (24 Hrs)
• Connect with a lifeline crisis supporter (24 Hrs) 13 11 14
• Suicide callback service (24 Hrs) 1300 659 467

you don't need to go through this alone, we're here for you.

I’ve responded. I’m safe. I am alone

thanks for letting me know @Captain24, i've sent a reply back as well.

just wanted to let you know you will always belong here, no matter what. you're such an integral part of this community.

do you have any plans for the end of year break?

I got it. Thanks @rav3n

Im not sure if I do belong. Im not feeling it.

I have a psych appointment on the 24th. She is just doing one for me that day as she is off. She doesn’t want to leave me the 4 weeks. Christmas will just be at my place with just mum and dad. The dinner there will be 5 of us. I work from the 27th - 29th.

Do you have much happening

@Captain24 what does 'belonging' look like to you? what would you want from others to help you feel like you belong?

that's really great that your psych fit you in for an extra session during the holidays! do you or your family partake in any Christmas traditions?