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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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Sans911Senior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Hey @CheerBear , @Sans911 and anyone reading.
Im going to put my big girl pants on and have a few days break from the forum regardless of how I’m doing. I’ve had such a hard heavy day getting through hour by hour again but doing it. When I’ve come on the forum there have been some things that have been heartbreaking to read and I think it’s just adding to my fears and emotions.
ive had extra guilt that I’m letting my CG duties slide but I think after respite I’ll be more able to do this better. It is something I really want to throw myself into more but hadn’t anticipated this huge crash just now. Luckily I have a team around me now to help me get through the weekend. The kids have all realised I’m struggling with facing my past and are coming with me on Sunday as is my best friend.
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TeejSenior Contributor
Posted too soon.
i hope everyone is doing ok and has some good moments in their weekend.
Respite was confirmed today and I think it will be the reset button I really need.
Sorry my brain is so scrambled.
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Sans911Senior Contributor
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Do what you need to do @Teej Hope respite helps.
I'd like you around for the long haul.
Hugs
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
Checking in, though I'm not sure anyone is around.
I'm feeling very blegh. My lingering headache and sore throat has turned into a really yucky cold. I have tummy cramps (thanks hormones 😏) and no energy at all. I'm feeling super flat and gross, and all I want to do is go to bed and rest.
There is a heap of stuff I need to do today to get us all ready for the week, none which I can't not do. We have a garden that is in desperate need of mowing as it's been too wet to do until now. It's sunny today with rain forecast for most of the week ahead, so I keep looking at it thinking I really need to get onto it while I can.
I also have an assessment soon so I can do the doing part of my worky gig. Until now I've only been learning about it and I'm super keen to get to actually doing it, but I need to get through this bit first. Problem is the more I think about it the more pressure I put on myself to get it all right, and the more pressure I put on myself the more I am likely to mess it up. This assessment (this whole worky gig really) is a big test in trusting myself because I know I know this stuff and deep inside I know I can do it, but my self trust has been shaken up over the last couple of years and self-doubt is making it's way back, loudly.
I'm having a bit of a pity party today feeling that annoying feeling of wishing there was an extra set of hands around. The temptation to be angry and jaded about the way life has played out, is high on days like today. Sometimes I really wish I could put my hands in the air and say to someone 'your turn now'.
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QueenieSenior Contributor
I know that feeling of wanting someone else to take the reins for a bit @CheerBear .
I have no magic words of advice but am wishing you well from your yucky cold and sitting with you.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Breaking through the veil into the worky space is huge @CheerBear
Good Luck with it.
@Queenie Hugs. I spent morning under doona. 
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