Am Not Coping

meal at the local pub sounds very nice my sister @Zoe7

yep, the freezer is getting lower but all good @eth

Thanks @outlander it will be good being closer to home.

@Shaz51 That doesn't sound like it is a great situation. I hope you can get to do some shopping soon. Did you get to your mum's appointment okay?

Hi @Zoe7

I'm uncertain & somewhat confused about any immediate goals or future plans for myself, at the moment.

That's because December's events had such a huge impact on me - that everything virtually came to a stand-still (froze).

I've had some brilliant suggestions, but rather vague - with no face to face support (or services) to enact anything.

So my immediate focus needs to be smaller - ie primarily seeking more on-going supports & therapy groups, if available.

To give myself credit, there have been some big achievements amidst the traumatic events (& coming to terms with that) -

1) I went to see a surgeon privately, & am getting my major hernia surgery 6 months to 1 year sooner (still through public system).

2) I've had some dealings with solicitors (lawyers scare me) - & have sorted out a big financial matter.

Yes, the flashbacks have eased thank goodness (thanks for asking).

Adge

You should be very proud that you have done 2 really huge things with the solicitor and surgeon - and both with good outcomes. I hope the hernia operation happens even sooner for you - from what I can remember that is as a result of previous surgery that wasn't done right - it totally sucks that you need to endure yet another surgery because someone was incompetent in the first place @Adge

I am so pleased the flashbacks have lessened - it is no way to be living life with that constatly happening and it is debilitating.

It does seem like you have been doing a lot of thinking and breaking it down into smaller goals with on-going support and therapy groups sounds really achieveable.

and woohoo. That is such great news @Zoe7. I think it will be a lovely way to settle back into school. I did that for a term and really enjoyed it. I am really pleased for you. Lots of love 💜🤗

I can't wait to see the images you have found @Teej I know you have been holding onto these for just this occasion so very much looking forward to them Hon.

The biggest bonus is I will be working with other teachers but not 'supervised' like I was last year. It was completely ridiculous and all I believe because she was discriminating against me for something she had no understanding about. So happy I made the decision to leave there - I know only time will tell how I go but I feel better about myself already with this fresh start.

@Zoe7 Two haven’t worked yet and my editing isn’t letting me edit them grrr.

i think this sounds like a great start, and yes with connection and support without that awful supervision.

Still not up from my end yet @Teej but will continue to come back to them.

I am thinking so positively about this placement Teej - I actually am looking forward to it. I know Monday will be pretty overwhelming meeting so many people and doing PD again but I am hoping I will have enough confidence to speak up if I feel I am getting lost in all that they do. I can imagine there will be a lot of new learning for me as things move pretty quickly in education and I have been out of it for over 2 years. There will also be timetables, lesson times, duty areas, and other responsibilities and procedures I will need to learn - it is all going to be really full on but I can do this!

@Zoe7 The one with the kid is a gif of him saying yes and doing the happy dance and all the kids join in and do it with him, just like your new students will. Thought it appropriate 😘