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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
Hey @jem80 ..... good to see you ..... 👋
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jem80Senior Contributor
@Zoe7
Thanks for the reply. I always feel heard here.
I know that my family cares, we drive each other silly sometimes. It’s the people I socialise with that is where doubts sneak in.
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PeppiPattySenior Contributor
Dear @jem80
hello 👋 I don’t know if I’ve met you : but just want to join the silent hand on your back and having a hand on my back reassurance too.
“Yes, you deserve to be heard.”
“Yes, I deserve to be heard too.”
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jem80Senior Contributor
Hi @PeppiPatty
It’s lovely to meet you.
Yes you deserve to be heard too ☺️
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PeppiPattySenior Contributor
So ...... @Faith-and-Hope @jem80 @Zoe7 @soul @CheerBear @outlander @Appleblossom @Outlander65 @Mazarita
how can we expect people close to us respond to our experience with logic and reason when they have no imterest of our experience ?
Yesterday, me and Mr Buddha went to visit my mum. She was freaking out because one of her friends thought that she was clothes 16 or clothes 18.
So i calmly walked to the shops with her while she decided what to have for her lunch. I listened to her rant and rave and tell me her true clothes and then I validated her and gave her a hug goodbye and left.
I felt sad for a little while but then cheered up because I was going home to my messy ; comfortable : over large clothes wardrobe : hot chocolate place. Not once had she ever asked about me and lately I’ve realised that she has never asked me about my experiences. But iv worked hard ( chime in here @Appleblossom ) to get support like joining a church who all are very interested in my and Mr Bs experiences and I decided to always have good Gp. It’s really hard to get a good support system but.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@jem80 Having a family that cares is so important - you are very lucky to have that 
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@PeppiPatty Always nice to see you 
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KurraSenior Contributor
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KurraSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Hi @Kurra So lovely to see you back also
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