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I thought I'd start a discussion where we can check in with members and use this space to keep in contact. It's a space to be able to say how you really feel and it's a space for the good, the bad and the ugly moments in our lives.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
here for you my wonderful friend @Teej xxxxx
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Thanks @Shaz51 😊 I hope your day is going well. I’m glad you got out today. The weather has been so bizarre. It’s been really dry here but about to get some rain in the next few days.
@CheerBear I always feel responsible when someone like sunshower leaves. I had been feeling guilty for over a week about not checking in on her but had my own crazy going on. I only just noticed today.
Many of my tears are about an email I want to write. Every time I think of it tears come streaming. It’s just been a strange week. It’s good to see youhaving a bit of a achievement and a little reprieve and lift today.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Hugs to both of you @Teej @CheerBear .....
💐💜💕🌷
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Omg spidy senses. I’m so not thinking but thanks for not correcting @CheerBear 😊. My brain has been so fried this week 😒.
Your posts on that thread always have an impact on me @CheerBear regardless of what that is I always see it as positive in my books. Please never feel like anyone gets sick of it. You write from a place that is raw and honest and I always find connection in that which helps me hugely.
The other reasons I can imagine. I have an inkling what some of them might be. It does get messy and tricky from time to time and often our values get tested in weird and wonderful ways. Mine have many times. I’ve not always handled it well but I’ve learned from them. Go gently on you and take your time to work out what is right for you.
Well it’s a damn sight easier to talk about you than me just now 😜😘
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TeejSenior Contributor
Hiya @Faith-and-Hope 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋
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TeejSenior Contributor
@CheerBear My letter is about being treated as a person and not a diagnosis. Something happened that has bought out intense emotions that are still with me days after the event. I had been trying soooo hard to not be my diagnosis but it’s all backfired. It’s the DPD one where I’m in a constant cycle of being told it’s important to have choices and own stuff but then have those decisions revoked in a way I’m not coping with.
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