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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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TeejSenior Contributor
Timing @CheerBear was just going to check in with you. I can understand your 'flat' for probably all those reasons and more. I think it’s good that you’ve had someone to talk some big stuff through with even if it doesn’t feel like it just now (please throw that one back at me anytime 😜).
I can imagine you are going through the physical and mental tiredness of having to be ‘on’ 24/7 with the kids. When school goes back hopefully you will have more self care time.
Friend stuff sounds so complex for you. I know you’ll work it out though. I’m so glad you are seeing red flags. I know that is also complex but it means you have things to work through so that in the future you’ll be able to navigate this stuff a little easier.
Ive had a bit of thinking time too. The centrelink bus stuff made me realise that I need to identify the things to work on to be able to maybe join the workforce. I’m not sure how I’ll go if I can’t get exemption again. If I do get exemption I want to actually work on things that will make that process ok. In the past exemption has just been a way to survive.
Im heading out to see my therapist soon and for the first time in a long time I think I know how she can help. Mind you it’s forecast for 45 here today and already 39 so my brain could be fried 🤯. I’m hoping to be ok when I see her.
Thinking of all passing by. 💜🤗
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Sorry @CheerBear. Afraid we didn’t receive your ❄️☃️ it’s still over 40 at 8:50 and more than 47 where I am 🥵. So have ended up at mum and dads. Had a big day with therapist and GP. It went ok. Not great, not bad. I hope you guys find some cool tomorrow cos I think it’s hitting the east tomorrow 🥵. I’m not sending you ☃️❄️ cos they melted before they got here 😜.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@Wanderer Thought I would check in with you to see if you are safe from the fires. I know you haven't been here much lately but it would be nice if you could check in with us to let us know how you are going - very much thinking of you and other Taswegians today.
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WandererSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
The one in the South of the state is pretty big too @Wanderer - Hobart is covered with smoke so I have been inside all day - too hot and windy here to do anything anyway.
Glad you are nowhere near any of the fires and thanks for getting back to me. 
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Glad you are nowhere near any of the fire too @Wanderer
and love chatting with you everyday @Wanderer and @Bunniekins 
hello my sister @Zoe7 
hugs @Queenie, @Teej, @CheerBear
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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WandererSenior Contributor
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