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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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Zoe7Senior Contributor
That all sounds so hectic @CheerBear - bet you are so glad you are home now. I still haven't done any christmas shopping which I will need to sort out soon. Money is really tight ts the moment with me only working a little bit here and there. I am doing a half day tomorrow and then a full day hopefully Thursday and my normal full day Friday. I have the same class tomorrow afternoon as I have had the last few afternoons and Fridays class will be the same one I have had on Friday's so far. Not sure what I will be doing on Thursday. Next week is the last week (as you already know) so I have no idea what I will be doing then. We have a meeting with HR tomorrow after school which we couldn't have on Friday because the HR person couldn't attend - hoping all this gets sorted more then.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
It took 3 years to be diagnosed with IBS @Teej and in that time I went through so many times of pain - sometimes excruciating pain where I felt like or did pass out - so it is good that I know. There are some things like dairy and red meat that make it worse but I also have meds to reduce any inflammation and they really seem to help. I still need to be careful with what and how much I eat of certain things though. Feeling bloated and a general yuk still does not sound nice @Teej but it is good that you don't have any pain - more annoying then than anything.
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TeejSenior Contributor
Crossing everything for a good outcome for your HR meeting @Zoe7
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Thanks @Teej I have spoken to both HR and the principal about wanting to move schools so that will most likely come up as well. It is a decision I am still coming to terms with myself but I still feel it is the right one for me - too many bad memories and obstacles associated with this school now and I don;t think I have been treated at all fairly and that kind of issue stays with us - so best to start fresh somewhere else.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Love the image @Teej - will take that one with me tomorrow 
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
I feel like it will be some time until I know anything also @CheerBear and the time factor weighs in here too but there is nothing I can do about that just now - I need to concentrate on this week and getting through it. It is also my birthday week so have to contend with that also - although that is not as big an issue this year as it has been - am going out for dinner with the family mid week so need to have everything sorted for Thursday and Friday before then ...and Wednesday is also my big day of appointments (GP, DBT, pdoc and psych all on the one day) so it will be a very long day.
I hope your LF can settle for a movie and let you get on with the housework. I have a little Toby snuggled in with me so delaying getting up and doing things myself lol
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Bimby2Senior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
I have been proactive this year in organising dinner this week - stops all the questions and dramas that usually happen around this time of year @CheerBear I am kind of looking forward mto it - it will hopefully be at a restaurant I really like (need to book it tomorrow) If we can't go there I will try somewhere else but hoping to get in as we will go early so Mum and Dad (and myself) can get home early.
You must have very mixed feelings about seeing this person tonight. I can imagine there will be a whole bunch of emotions going on for you. Just take it as it comes CB and if he isn't listening to you then he can leave ...you have to look after yourself and your decision was entirely the right one for you to make for yourself and your LF - if he can't see that then he is not looking out for you or your health and wellbeing at all. I do understand his point of view but I would not condone him treating you badly and not listening to you Hon - that is totally unacceptable and I hope he is a little more affable tonight.
Let us know how it goes and if you need support them tag me CB - here for you my super special Cheerbear 
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