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ButterflyWingsSenior Contributor
I was mistreated at a psychiatric facility in early Nov and then was discharged too early. Now I'm heading backwards fast despite my therapy. Feeling tired but not much sleep. Yeah I'm safe etc. just fed up and mistrustful. It sucks so much 😔
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ButterflyWingsSenior Contributor
It's Mum's brother, my uncle. Thank you...it's just so flipping hard. Having to be strong for everyone is hard.
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tymeModerator
My apologies @ButterflyWings , Yes your uncle. Whatever it is, I hear the pain and hurt. Do you feel your hurt is for your uncle, or more your mum? Or both?
It sure sounds like such a stressful time. At the hospital, do they have staff to support family members?
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ButterflyWingsSenior Contributor
@tyme He's in a different state to me so I trust my rellies have a good team around them. From what I hear it sounds like they do. If it wasn't so expensive to get interstate I would in a heartbeat.
I feel like my physical heart is split in two between them both. I feel being an only child even sharper rn. My Dad keeps to himself but I know it's hard for him too.
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tymeModerator
Oh! He's in a different state. So is your mum there with him @ButterflyWings ?
That makes it even harder in that you are not with him. I can hear how you are all torn between what you want to do and what you can do right now.
Please show yourself some self compassion. I hear your whole family need that support right now.
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ButterflyWingsSenior Contributor
Mum's not well enough to travel, sadly @tyme
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tymeModerator
I'm so sorry to hear that @ButterflyWings .
My heart goes out to you and your family. I hope your uncle has loved ones around him.
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ButterflyWingsSenior Contributor
@tyme He does. I'm going to email some love to my cousins and Aunty. It's not the same as in person but yeah.
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tymeModerator
That's a good idea. I look forward to hearing how that goes @ButterflyWings
I'm sure they can do with some support.
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ButterflyWingsSenior Contributor
@tyme Letting you know my uncle passed away this morning. I'm at a loss and feeling weird anyway. Sighhhh
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tymeModerator
Awww @ButterflyWings ,
I'm so sorry to hear this. I know how stressed you have been feeling about both your mum and your uncle.
Where to from here?
I'm guessing there is a lot of things happening in terms of organisation and sorting things out?
Most importantly, how are you managing?
I'm here if you need company.
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