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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
More here @CheerBear .... 💚💙💜❤️💐🦄🌈🥰
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TeejSenior Contributor
Just checking in @CheerBear. Here with listening ears reading eyes if you want but only if you want/need.
* warning ⚠️I am in a deep philosophical mood and over thinking everything.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Hi @CheerBear, I have been thinking about you on and off all day. Really glad to read things went okay with the NDIS meeting. Wish I could work a magic spell to transport the other people in your house to another helpful place for them and for you. Hope you can find some 'you-space' here on the forum tonight. I'm participating in the Topic Tuesday as I write this so may be in and out. But, seeing you online, mainly just wanted to send you more hugs and support and love. 
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
I don’t know how you do the full house just now @CheerBear and it’s perfectly fine to say so.
I thought you might be feeling not great.
My day day has been a pretty good day by my standards. I learned lots about myself in group. I froze lots in group and got very embarrassed in group when I had mashed brain and couldn’t think to speak when it was my turn but I think I understand a bit more. I usually would come away wanting to be swallowed up but I didn’t this time.
Then spent a few hours with my parents which went ok too. Did the garden walk around....and got excited at the hundreds of little avocados that have set on their tree. Also planned Christmas Day and it wasn’t scary 😲
Have you a busy day tomorrow?
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
My philosophical brain is not obviously a working brain :face_with_rolling_eyes: as I’m a bit lost on your post. It’s ok for you not to draw me a pick (explain it) either. I’m happy with sitting with I think this is what it means and I’ll work it out over time.
My dad wants Christmas Day at their house. Both my parents are starting to age a bit and I’ve been mindful of having it at my house because it’s so exhausting for them. However that creates huge stress for me and I usually collapse under that weight. I feel like this might work and told them that the kids and I will come the day before Christmas to help prepare so it’s not all left to them. They much prefer to be home so that is good.
I can understand how a day wandering the shops wouldn’t be high on your list of things you want to do tomorrow. Can you reschedule that?
Oops didnt tag @CheerBear 🤦♀️
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Ahh that’s a better drawing @CheerBear 😉, I get it 😊. Both be home meaning in their home?
Oh no with that sickness too 🙁. I can imagine gp Friday can’t come soon enough. Here’s hoping that tomorrow ends up being a nice distraction for you too. It’s probably not great to be too alone in your head before you get all the info you need from GP. I hope you can get some space then to process it.
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