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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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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Oh @Teej that is great .. a good day .. and a good sleep.my friend xx
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KurraSenior Contributor
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TABSenior Contributor
wow ..well at least you have options sounds @Kurra
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Unknown userMember
You will be okay @Kurra
Just see what tomorrow brings- thinking of you
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
💜💐 Hugs @Kurra ....
Waiting to hear how things turn out .... hope the change suits you, even if it doesn't look that way in the minute ....
If you kick up about losing this position is there a chance you can stay ?
😘 ....❤️
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KurraSenior Contributor
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Hi @Kurra
I wrote a long post to you and @Former-Member last night, lost it and spat my dummy.
Wishing you all the best. Crossing my fingers that it works out for you. Really sorry it's happened now when you just needed some time without stress. Look after yourself. 💜🤗
@Former-Member I'm thinking of you. You need todo whatever gets you through Christmas with your integrity and your needs being met. It sounds like you could do with some support for a change. 💜🤗
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
I'm with you in that @Former-Member .... I started to not turn up to things when my kids were little cos it was just too stressful - visiting houses that were filled to the brim like expensive gift shops - and I had three kids under 2yo .... criticised for their natural behaviour .... criticised for "eating and running" .... criticised for having 3 under 2 ... (who plans for twins ??)
Used to just say the kids or I weren't well, so Happy Birthday, Merry Chrismas, or whatever it was .... and we'll catch up another time ....
WH was working 15/7 .... so I had a lot of time on my own .... but Christmas was one of those occasions he would turn up for for a couple of hours, so I would say that I would only go to someone's house for the time that he was there, and leave when he did, citing the need for another pair of hands .... still just spent the hpwhole time feeding kids and changing nappies .... but insisted on placing a travel cot or twin pram in the midst of everyone and everything, so they would be just as relieved when I left .... 😏
Good for you ... making that time for yourself and backing out of unnecessary grief. Please try to plan something special for yourself for the day .... maybe r serving something special to wear, just for you, with that love of clothing you have .... I'm your twin with that BTW and it's one of my ways of getting through occasions I am likely to not be comfortable in .... I take my own skin along with me ❣
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Hello @Queenie
I have missed your cheery profile pic and posts. I hope you are settling in after moving.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@Former-Member @Kurra @Former-Member @TAB @Former-Member @Former-Member @utopia @Appleblossom @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @PeppiPatty @Decadian @Former-Member
Hi everyone
Had a really horrible session yesterday morning with psychologist (really distressed) and have been really low since. Didn't even want to open my computer. Feeling a little better now so will catch up on all your posts - might take some time. x
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