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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Sometimes I feel like I’m on top of things and don’t feel like my trauma defines me and I don’t feel so ashamed and scared. Other times I want to hide from the world and feel like a **** (I’m not going to say the word here since I don’t want to trigger anyone) 😭, I feel so ashamed that I don’t want people to know
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
It is often so hard when we have to manage pain as well as other issues @creative_writer 😢
Just had a laugh at Clover and Toby chasing each other in the backyard LOL Toby must have worn himself out as he is now spread out on the couch next to me. Clover is still outside - it is her favourite place.
Do you have any plans for tomorrow Hon?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Yes it is such a fine balance sometimes with our meds - especially managing the mental and physical pain as well as the side effects.
I have to go out tomorrow some time to get one more thing for Christmas but it won't take me long. Then I will be chilling out for the rest of the day @creative_writer doing a little housework and lots of laying around.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
It has been a really hard couple of months only working half days @creative_writer My pain levels have significantly reduced since I had the injection but my leg, hip and foot still aches when I am on my feet for too long. Knowing I now can rest when needed and not have any commitments is good. It took me a few weeks to 'deal with' working part time and not being with the kids - that part I will miss but I really need the break.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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