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Hey @Sunnyside226 ,
I hope you don't mind me making this thread for you.
I just wanted you to know that the whole forums community is here to support you through this challenging time.
Please look after yourself. I recognise it's hard to look after three small children on your own.
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
Ok @Snowie talk soon
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Hi @Sunnyside226
Hoping today has been a good day for you
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
Hi @Snowie today been ok. I'm still feeling hurt
I'm stressing for next Friday but other than that I'm ok I guess
How are you?
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SnowieSenior Contributor
I'm ok thanks @Sunnyside226
Been sanding some of my balcony and painting. Long overdue.
I'm sorry if I forgot (happens a lot when I'm having ECT) but what's next Friday?
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
@Snowie painting sounds nice, you painting anything in particular?
Next Friday is my mum's anniversary
There's going to be lots of feelings I may not be okay on Friday.
Any plans for tomorrow?
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Been repainting our Balcony handrail. Hasn't been done for awhile and gets lots of sun so was overdue. Was peeling and cracking in places.
No plans yet for tomorrow.
Anniversaries can be really hard @Sunnyside226. They do bring up lots of different feelings all at the same time.
Will you be spending it alone or with others?
Please remember that we will be here too if you need some extra support.
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
@Snowie I'll on alone on Friday I don't think I could face having people around it's not that I don't it's just I grief different I like to have all my feelings and emotions thoughts out alone so I don't upset people around me
I'll be giving my mom new flowers and sit with her she's my world 😫💙
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SnowieSenior Contributor
I can understand that @Sunnyside226 I'm not that good around others either.
Sometimes it's easier to be alone, you don't have to worry about others or trying to keep it together.
I lost my dad 9 years ago now. It's hard losing a parent, especially when we are very close to them.
Do what is right for you. That might be different to others and that's ok. We all grieve in our own way.
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Sunnyside226Senior Contributor
Your so right @Snowie that everyone handles it differently
I'm sorry about your dad,
This is the second Christmas without both my parents I wish they were here so I could be close to them and be happier I wish I had hugged my parents longer sorry if this triggers you I'm happy to take it down or the moderate can
Do you have any pets ? Or hobbies if comfy answering
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SnowieSenior Contributor
@Sunnyside226 you are fine to write what you want. In fact I think its brave. Sometimes saying things out loud or writing them down can be really difficult.
I'm sorry that both your parents have gone. It must be really hard for you. It makes it even more difficult on anniversaries, birthdays, holidays. People say it gets easier with time but I really don't believe that. It could be the first time or the tenth time, it is still hard.
I do have a dog. She is a cavoodle. She is such a good companion and I love her so much. We have had her for about 7 years now and got her when she was a puppy. We picked her because they are good for people with lots of allergies and my daughter has got lots, so perfect for her.
I don't have many hobbies. I did teach Dance for about 20 years, but gave that up awhile ago. I am very much a loner and would rather just get caught up in a good book than met up with people or go out. I'm lucky that I have my family around me. I have a hubby and two kids.
What do you like doing?
Do you have any pets?
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