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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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outlanderSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Hi @Shaz51 hope you have had a good day 
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
how are you tonight my @Snowie 
yes ok here , few aches and pains but will be ok xx
mr shaz is having a bipolar11 day today xx
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Sounds like Mr Shaz has had a hard day, which probably effects you too @Shaz51
I am going ok tonight. PRN have helped today
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
yes mr shaz has taken his early tonight , so he will be in bed soon @Snowie
extra hugs my friend
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TeejSenior Contributor
Morning all.
@Snowie I was a bit worried that I’d trigger you with my last post. I’m doing better now. I hope you are too. Thanks for the encouragement.
@outlander Thank you for all the 💜 love. It was really sweet.
@Appleblossom Yep layering up here. Did have heater on last night in lounge for a bit. I had three kids here. Have been going to bed with big fluffy jumper on and socks as well. I’ve also had my very snuggly heat source in my dog sleeping back to back with me. It’s been cosy.
@CheerBear how are you going? I saw you had a beautiful sunrise this morning. We had ice on the lawn for the first time since I’ve been here yesterday morning. I’m hoping my curry leaf tree survives the frost. I am heading to a place full of pretties to buy this afternoon. I’m a little bit excited by this because I can buy a couple of seedlings.
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TeejSenior Contributor
@Shaz51 , @Maggie wishing you well today. Thanks for your support as well.
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TeejSenior Contributor
Ive been so very hit and miss on the forum. I’m trying to set up a desk space that I can try to resurrect my computer and be a bit more consistent. My house is a bit cluttered at the moment and my dining table looks like a work bench. I’ve had some renovations going on in my dining room by my son. I have painting gear everywhere too. Hopefully by the weekend I’ll have that part sorted.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Just checking in @Razzle . I saw your post on the not feeling good thread but knew it was a difficult time to get a reply there just now. I had followed a bit last night and was surprised when I saw you post on the garden thread. I now understand why. I know you must be feeling distraught. I wanted to let you know that it has nothing to do with you being a mum. The fact that the kids wanted to be with you speaks volumes. The fact that your son wants to do the best by his partner and child whilst he is also young speaks volumes of what a good job you did with him. It seems to me you raised a good kid, it’s just a really difficult situation for him.
I wanted to say that they did not choose the other grandparent over you. It appears that fear was greater than love for now. Your sons gf was put in such a hard place for her, she is young and fears being isolated. I’d imagine if she’s grown up like this is will be hard for her to leave. It is the way dv often works, leaving is complicated. It doesnt mean though that it will always be this way.
As for you just now, I feel for you. I know it must feel dark and impossible. I wanted to remind you that it won’t be like this forever. I also wanted to get your husband to support you more too😏. Maybe that’s the next counselling topic. Please stay strong in the hope that it will change again. Thinking of you. 💜🤗
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