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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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ethSenior Contributor
Hey @CheerBear your gig sounds like it's really good for you in many ways. A great challenge and opportunity for lots of learning, in a very supportive environment - what more could you ask for?! I'm happy for you.
Also really special the project you are doing with your grandparents. I am sure the results will be treasured by descendants for many years. And sure your grandparents will feel deeply respected, valued and validated. Hope it goes according to plan.
Have a good one xx
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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ethSenior Contributor
Thanks a lot @CheerBear I think I'm not far away from reaching the point where I know my team has got my back and we've done all we can prepare for. Wishing my co-ordinator of supports had spoken with me this last week and not feeling too confident in her at this late stage. It is what it is. The support, understanding and input here makes a world of difference.
Heading off to do some domestics shortly. Will be thinking of you tonight.
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frogSenior Contributor
Hello @CheerBear I'm not too bad.
I am doing my fence painting project bit by bit. Was hoping for some sun, but we got none at all!
Feeling slow today - wading through treacle - so I'm heading to bed early.
Hope you finish the day well and get some sleep.
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TeejSenior Contributor
Morning (just 11:59) @CheerBear , @frog , and all passing.
@CheerBear Loved reading your posts re new gig and all that is good happening for you💜. How has the grandparent adventure gone? I think that is awesome you are doing it.
Im sticking to this thread for now (probably today) until I find my feet a bit more. Im ok, but know tears are cropping up when I least expect them too. So so so grateful for being able to talk to my therapist twice yesterday. Something I haven’t done for a really long time. It helped me to understand what is going on which I needed.
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frogSenior Contributor
Thinking of you @Teej 
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TeejSenior Contributor
Morning @CheerBear 😯
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
No I’m up late @CheerBear 😬. Haven’t slept yet.
So sorry your gremlins have gremlins 🤒🤕😷. One of mine has too🤧.
I’m really awol and scatterbrained but okish. Still feel like I’m going to cry all the time but I have kids coming over today so hopefully that will distract. The stuff that has tipped me over feels insane just now. But I also feel more lost. The diagnosis stuff is doing my head in too.
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