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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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ethSenior Contributor
Hi @CheerBear and @Faith-and-Hope I want to share with you a concept about spectra that my kidult told me about - some things are not even on a linear spectrum, but more like points on a sphere. I am sure a lot of us here will find that our lived experience of MH challenges will one day let us see ourselves as stronger, more resilient, more empathic, than before diagnosis and with a sense of something to offer others. These forums are a great place to develop and practice those qualities. 
s to you both xx
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Thank you @eth 🙏 .... I appreciate it.
I see such a wealth of strength, empathy, resilience and helping others to find a way forward here already ..... with such gratitude for the preparedness to share the struggles along with the breakthroughs.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Checking in with a few members today...
@CheerBear any further news on your car Hon. Hope you made it to your appointment today and despite the massive scare you have been able to self-care since.
@Teej Always interested to see how you are going. Hope life is a little less chaotic for you today
@Former-Member Knowing it is school holidays I hope you are having the rest you need. Been thinking about you a lot Hon
@utopia It has been a while since I have seen you here and wondered how you are going too. Think of you often - especially while watching MAFS - miss those fun times we had together watching that together and really hope you are doing okay
Love and hugs to all the above and also those passing through this thread today 
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Hey @Zoe7 im a little in mourning like I’m guessing you might be. Another farewell of a huge huge support for me. I’ve had roller coaster days but I guess that is normal for me. Been flipped about emotionally over lots of things but still here. Have to run for now to get to the shop as my car is being borrowed this evening.
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TeejSenior Contributor
😥 @CheerBear that would be enough for anyone to have a huge pity party. I hate when centrelink do this stuff and mess up everything. I’m thinking your ftb should rise with big at a certain age unless they changed that.
Sitting here wishing that you’d cut a break. It’s ok for your parents to help out. It might be something that unwell one gets lots of satisfaction and feel goods doing for this you now too.
Many hugs coming your way
💜🤗💜🤗💜🤗💜🤗💜😊💜🤗💜🤗
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SnowieSenior Contributor
I hope the venting has helped @CheerBear or will help a little. It is hard when we don't have a car and especially tricky with your 3 little ones.
Lots of hugs and coming your way.
Some days are just sucky
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QueenieSenior Contributor
Wow @CheerBear some days are just diamonds and some days are coal. I’m truly sorry to hear yours has been the latter. I did think of you over the weekend while I was out shopping. I saw a Cheerbear collectable figurine. It made me smile as I thought instantly of you.
gentle non hugs if you want them.
Q
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QueenieSenior Contributor
Well I am now 70 hours of placement and two assignments away from achieving my diploma in community services. I cannot believe it. I’ve ripped my hair out, laughed and cried throughout the course. I didn’t think I’d make it but here I am, doing it anyway. My psychiatrist told me life won’t get any better for me and I’ll always be too unwell to contribute much to society. Here I sit typing this and believing I proved him wrong.
Never let other’s assumptions define how you see yourself.
I didn’t and for the first time in a long time I can safely say I am proud. Nobody can take that away from me.
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Well done @Queenie
It has been a battle at times but you are getting through it.
You should be proud of yourself 
We are proud of you here.
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