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LeeanneSenior Contributor
My children don't talk to me,I find it difficult coping with it on my own so I would like to talk to other parents that are in the same situation. When my children were young I made a decision that I regret . But in saying that I though it was the right thing at the time ☹️
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Leeanne i am here for you. my kids talk with me i dont know why but they do i just have so much guilt which will never leave me.
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tymeModerator
Thank you for your honesty @Bunniekins . Your kids know what you mean to them - a lot.
Hugs, tyme
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LeeanneSenior Contributor
@Bunniekins
What you mean you have so much guilt ?
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Leeanne i have schizo affective disorder. when i was ill with it i was out of control plus my middle son has schitzophrenia it was a nightmare getting him properly dianosed etc
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@tyme thank you tyme much appreciated💚
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tymeModerator
How are you @Bunniekins @Leeanne ?
Thinking of you and your children.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@tyme
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LeeanneSenior Contributor
@tyme
I'm feeling bit better knowing that there are others out in the some situation that I can talk too .That understand how I feel .
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LeeanneSenior Contributor
I feel so lonely
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LeeanneSenior Contributor
I'm depressed can't get back in to the things I love doing. I'm thinking a lot about my children ☹️
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