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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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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
@Teej, this is part of a card I have made ...... would send it to you if I could .....
Hugs Hon ❤️
Think of the beauty of seaglass after it has taken tumble after tumble ...... keep on keeping on .....
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TeejSenior Contributor
@Faith-and-Hope I’m supposed to leave in 15 mins to see my sons honours project presentation but I can’t stop crying and feel so overwhelmed about going. This emotion is owning me in a huge way.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Hearing you @Teej ......
Break it down into baby steps Hon.
The thing won’t go straight to the presentation. There will be some sort of intro. That gives you extra time.
Dont worry about the crying in the moment. Throw a make-up bag into the car with you and drive there. See how you are feeling by then and if you are up to getting out of the car.
If you are, and you have stopped crying - being in a different place and time by then - tidy up your face and are out.
If you’re not up for it, sit in the car until / maybe / if / you are ..... you have time.
You have the option of stepping in at the end to view the presentation as it is laid out, letting your son know, or not, whether you have been there the whole time.
You have choices, and you can always turn around and drive home again at any point.
💜💐
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
@Teej- so sorry to hear that something big and hard happened yesterday. You don't have to be sorry for not having that (amazing Teej) sense of humor there right now.
Listening if you can and would like to talk, but sitting quietly with you either way (with lots of virtual tissues)
Mega hugs 💜😔💜
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TeejSenior Contributor
Thanks @Faith-and-Hope, @CheerBear.
Ill try to work it out.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Hugs n hugs @Teej .....
I am so sorry you are hurting.
🌷🌷🌷💕
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KurraSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Hey @Kurra good to see you back. I just read your post about your house. Wishing you the best of luck 💜🤗. How’s the pup going?
up for a check in @CheerBear? It’s ok if not.
I haven’t much to report on really. Climbing out of my deep dark hole but doing ok. Haven’t slept yet. Having one of my crazy nights. 🤦♀️
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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