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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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utopiaSenior Contributor
Hello @Faith-and-Hope . Hope you are well.
I'm having a slow, do nothing day today. Just taking things easy.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Hi @utopia .... 👋💕
Just running off to class here, having left D2 with her carer.
Hope it’s a lovely slow day .... restful.
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TeejSenior Contributor
Hi @Faith-and-Hope, @utopia , @Sans911 , @CheerBear , @Zoe7
been a bit of a strange week. I was ok yesterday @CheerBear although confused and a bit frazzled. I have a BIG home. There are so many thoughts running through my head but none with clarity.
Also feeling a bit frazzled just now because I was hoping I’d have some time today with my BIG to sort out some big stuff before he goes back to work but his gf has taken today off to be with him 😬. They are going away all weekend and she has all his time booked up for the next few weeks so this felt like the only time I’d have. Whinge over. It’s not the end of the world problem but I’ve been challenged emotionally lately over this stuff. I wish emotions and logical thoughts would learn to play nicely. Now whinge over.....maybe 😜
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TeejSenior Contributor
@CheerBear Was really good to read about support worker 👍🏻. Here’s hoping they are great.
@Sans911 It sounds like there is lots of adjusting to life in your new place. I think I would feel frazzled with going from quiet to lots of stimulation. I hope it feels like home soon.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Nope @CheerBear . That sounds like a title akin to us as consumers, one of my pet hates. Social educator feels right up there with crappy jargon titles.
Appointment next week is still messy. I think I’ve had lots of kid worries that have taken centre stage lately. I honestly don’t know what will happen if it goes kaboom.
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TeejSenior Contributor
@CheerBear Sorry. I’m very disjointed. I’m also feeling that going to go boom feeling. I think you’ve been feeling that a bit this week as well.
How has a big of yours settled in to their new place? I’ve been wondering.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
That’s awesome about a big. I’m so glad it’s been a positive thing. It is really hard to let go at every stage @CheerBear. i think you’ve done really well. I know your situation would be particularly difficult. I found I panicked at the driving on their own the most, keeping in mind I have boys on the adhd scale and very high on the I’m totally invincible scale 😖😯:face_with_rolling_eyes:.
Im sorry but you lost me on the last sentence. I’m not sure if that is friend or someone else. I’ve not followed as much as I could have lately so may be missing something too.
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TeejSenior Contributor
PS @CheerBear I didn’t respond the other day to your response about well and unwell ones. I wanted to say that it’s good that things might have more hope/time. I can imagine the tricky at times with all the unknowns and the big emotions all round. It was also good to read about one of yours learning new things and bonding. It’s never too late for those memories to be made and that learning and connection to happen. 💜🤗
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