Winter solstice

The recoveryclub has a range of elements. Groups is only 1 part of it (if you want to do it). The other parts include resources and 5 x 1:1 sessions @Dimity

But yes, I can see why you wanted to tackle some of the practical stuff. That sounds so hard, even if you were willing to source someone privately.

I wish I could make it better for you.

Not another cyclone @Shaz51 ! Please take care

Oh hectic @Shaz51 stay safe! And dry - if you can! 🤞💜

Fingers crossed 🤞 @Jynx , @Dimity , @tyme

Am disappointed for you that your support worker has cancelled twice in a row now. It must leave you feeling abandoned 😥 @Dimity

Sending hugs 🫂

The support worker's unavailability in a fortnight will mean 3 missed sessions in a row @NatureLover and no guarantee she'll be back - she said she'll reach out if/when she's available.

Family things have been really difficult the last couple of weeks.

The autumn equinox in a day or two.

I think I need to refocus on household things, everything else feels out of control.

That's terrible, @Dimity ! "If/ when she's available"?! She shouldn't have agreed to be your support worker if she couldn't commit. I'm sorry. 😥

Awww @Dimity , that sounds so hard. I can only imagine a feeling of 'rejection' and 'left-to-the-end'. Are there any other supports you can reach out to? Any word of mouth ones?

For example, I know a support worker who is looking for work. She said all the ones through certain popular agencies get scooped up really quickly. So this means she has more clients through word of mouth.

I hope you get someone to support you.

@NatureLover , good to see you.

@Shaz51 , how are things with the cyclone? I haven't been keeping in touch with the news. Hope you are okay.

@tyme a couple of family have offered help but I know they're busy and family stuff is complicated. A while back my psychologist said a friend of hers might be available. Up to now I've preferred going through an agency with clear guidelines and expectations.

True. @Dimity I hear you about the guidelines and expectations. If you really needed it, could you ask the couple to help for a little bit? I guess you can be clear about the times and expectations? I'm mindful that you'd probably be doing them a favour too!

But yes, I totally agree that having that extra protection of workers being vetted first is so important.

I wish I could help you.