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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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MaggieSenior Contributor
@CheerBear Heading back to my cave. This mean a lot when I read it. It might to you, and it might not.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
❤️ from here too @Maggie .... that quote is beautiful 🌷
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
💜💐 @Teej
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TeejSenior Contributor
Dearest @Maggie , @CheerBear , @Faith-and-Hope ,
youve possibly guessed from my likes that I’ve just signed in for a few days. It was truly beautiful to read the support and caring and 'being' human here. I saw your avatar @CheerBear and knew things were not great. @Maggie the beautiful flower that you are is blooming more and more on the forum. I’ve loved getting to know a bit more of you and looking forward to getting to know more in the future 😘.
My just checking in is that ive been ok just busy and lots of things to get through. This weekend was my 8th year anniversary of my d day. I have been ok. It’s been different to every other year for a few reasons. I think I’m beginning to get some distance from him and his stuff.
This week coming is going to be hard and I expect roller coastering. Many things in my life are changing when I’m not ready for it. This week coming brings more of that. A Centrelink thing (and job provider thing as my exemption finished) and a change in living arrangements.....and a court date.
I have spent lots lots of time with family since Thursday. It has been quality time but need my space a bit now. @CheerBear I totally feel for you with that. A cave with kids is hard. I think I often did it in my head without knowing. My kids all started calling me by my first name as I was so often tuned out 😳. One still does.
Im learning lots about adhd and two kids are identifying with it greatly. Although it wasn’t picked up earlier at least they are at an age where they can actively do something about it by choice (and therefore with more determination) as opposed to a child rebelling against the support and doing what was needed (which they would have done). One is anti medication, the other would consider it. My time taking the meds is so hard to work out the effectiveness. I have too many big stresses and hormones (meddled peri menopausal brain) to know how effective the meds are but will continue on with them for a bit.
I need to go for now now as I have a birthday family tea here tonight. I hope to be back on the forum tomorrow. I am totally unable to multitask. 😏😳
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Short on words but big on feel here too @Teej 💜💞
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MaggieSenior Contributor
@Teej 🌸🌸
@CheerBear 💕💜
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Thanks @outlander 💜🌷
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