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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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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Lol with the getting your yarn on 😁 @CheerBear . I hope you feel fabulous after your haircut. I was in the shops today and walked passed the nail salon. There was a lady having a pedicure and she had the most brilliant 'I’m loving this' smile on her dial. I gave her a huge grin because her smile was so infectious and she looked like she had her self care dial set on high, there were a couple of kids that I think were hers but she was making the most of it. Here’s hoping you look like her coming out of the salon. 😄.
Will be good to hear how new counsellor goes and stuff with ndis too. Just quietly I don’t blame you for not wanting tricky in your life. It took a while for me to get past that wanting someone in my life and I can tell you that it’s pretty much the last thing on my mind these days. I create enough drama of my own, I can’t be dealing with anyone else’s 😜
well i I hope you sleep well. I’m going to wind down for now. 💜🤗😴
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Just had call from centrelink @CheerBear, @Zoe7 @eth @Faith-and-Hope and anyone following along. I have to say that the social worker is really good. He talked me through it all in a way that I feel like it’s all possible. I have a week to sort out my reports and he cleared up the things I was confused (and very stressed) over. He will ring next week to make a time. I can have my therapist there via teleconference as well. As much as I’d love to have her by my side I’m ok with her being there by phone.
I currently have tears but I think they are a little bit of relief and a release of some of the emotion bubbling up.
It also means that I can have an appointment with my psych and hopefully my therapist and psych can communicate.
Im hoping there is a bear with cheerbear hair again and a rested Zoe. 💜🤗
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Some great news in your post @Teej So glad you have had such wonderful support. You certainly sound a lttle more positive today and that is lovely to hear. Certain;y hoping your therapist and psych can communicate - that will make it all easier for you too. The whole process is slow Hon but you are getting there 
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TeejSenior Contributor
Thanks @Zoe7 , @CheerBear 💜🤗😘
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ethSenior Contributor
Good morning @Teej Sounds like tears of relief to me. Hope you feel clearer about it all on waking this morning. It's really good to hear things are falling into place for you.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Hi @CheerBear ,
all okish and had a busy day. I will check in a bit later. Have a couple of kids for family tea. Thanks for asking. 💜🤗
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