Am Not Coping

Hi @Ant7

The storm sounds terrifying. I'm glad no one was seriously injured.
I can imagine how the incident has affected you.
I am wondering if work would provide counselling for you, seeing as it happened at work. Do you think that talking about it would help?

Hello @Ant7

That is a lot to be dealing with emotionally right now, I am not surprised you are struggling. Whilst it's nice to see you, I am sorry you need to be back. I think @Former-Member has given great advice. I definitely feel you need to offload what is spinning around your head. In the mean time would it help to talk to a helpline?

Thinking if you dear Ant.

Sounds really tough @Ant7. I agree that it might be good to chat on a helpline as well ......

Hope today went okay @Zoe7 .... ❤️🦋

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that. That sounds terrifying. I'm glad everyone's still alive. Thinking of you and those involved, stay safe.

@Ant7

@Zoe7 💜💛

@Bunniekins There have been so many times we have shared and memories to hold onto - know that I appreciate both those and you so much.

@Maggie I know how very hard it has been for you lately and that enormous hole that has been left for you - know though Hon you are loved and admired for both your strength and resilience

@Schitzo I have seen you both finding your feet here and contributing in such a positive way - you really are fantastic to have around and I wish you nothing but light in your future

@Meowmy You are always there, in the background, but full of joy when you come forward - I wish you nothing but happiness also

@Sam3 I hope you are doing well and finding light in your days.

@Former-Member I do hope that things would get better for you Hon and you can find some happiness in your life

@Shaz51 You have so much to deal with and so many responsibilities in your life. I hope your health can improve and in the not so distant future you can find more time for yourself my sister

Thanks @Zoe7 Hoping things have settled down for you and that you have time to do nice things for yourself.
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I am getting out more, so that's a bonus. 😊

@Zoe7 ..... I am so glad to see you here, spreading love around. You have been so missed, and I am looking forward to hearing how your week went. I am still feeling so proud of what you are achieving with the kids and their artwork. I imagine you are their favourite teacher. Art is such a gift, and you are providing that foundation for a while school full of kids now ..... such a blessing ❣️ Is there a chance next year you will just be taking art classes ? Building the program will have to lead to an art room, surely ?

It has been one hell of a week @Faith-and-Hope So much work, so many changes and so much to deal with. I have barely slept all week and have had some really difficult nights but reports are done, so is the extra document that needed to be done (all 23 pages of it) as well as all the usual school things.

No chance of an art room - the library is being converted into 2 more classrooms for next year because we do not have any more rooms available in the school and there are going to be 2 more classes next year. I will still be 4 days Art and one day on class. It will be easier doing all 4 days in a row (and on class on a Friday) but a lot of work. I am both looking forward to it and feeling overwhelmed but will have the holidays to try to work on it. i also need a break though so will take a couple of weeks off over the christmas period - and probably sleep the whole time.

I would like to do the christmas pageant next year too - if it happens - and teaching art all year will allow that to happen if the Principal agrees. It is a major commitment but this school would have many volunteers to help unlike my old school.