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tymeModerator
Dear Everyone,
As we approach the end of 2024, whilst it may be a time of celebration for many, we remember those who may find this time of year very difficult.
We want to make this space available for members to connect with each other to share their challenges, strategies to cope and any hopes and dreams.
Remember, you are not alone.
We are here for each other.
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GlistenSenior Contributor
@tyme I just want sleep, sauna, steam and message. In any order on any day for seven days. Not necessarily inclusive.
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tymeModerator
Ha @Glisten .
Who said it had to be inclusive? We will get 'along' fine - you in your small corner, and I in mine lol
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NewworldContributor
Yes this my first truly honest year where I would rather be alone than find myself too deep in toxic situations. I have a an above ground pool that I have carted from one house to the next over the last few years with my 2 kids and I will be in that pool Christmas day weather permitting. The kids will be at their fathers for the whole time and I will get them back the following Monday. I sadly even find the angst of Christmas pressies and holidays with kids a bit of a poo show (can I say that?) so I am looking forward that pool.:)
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avant-gardeSenior Contributor
@tyme
Things I hate about Christmas
Jesus didn't have Christmas, so why do we have to
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tymeModerator
Get your point @avant-garde .
That's why I really appreciated @Former-Member 's thread At Christmas, It’s OK If …….
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @tyme , @avant-garde , @Newworld , @Glisten , @Snowie
Soo many changes have happened this year
Feeling sad as I won't have my mum around for Christmas
Feeling a bit slack , having Christmas lunch at our place this year
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GlistenSenior Contributor
@Shaz51 it’s going to be a tough Christmas for you. Big HUGS
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SnowieSenior Contributor
@Shaz51 my heart goes out to you hon.
Christmas can be such a hard time. Sending lots of love 💕💕
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Thank you for the hugs @Snowie , @Glisten ❤️
Sending you lots of hugs too xx 🤗
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BlackcloudSenior Contributor
Thank you for this @tyme as this is my first time commenting under a public post on here, I just thought why not share some of my thoughts here too.
Challenges
To be honest, I still struggle to see myself in the present because of all the things I’ve been through in the past but also the things I’m going through today. And I don’t even know what my future is gonna be like either. I still have some negative thoughts and a fixed mindset since I’m not someone that tends to look at certain things on the bright side. Yes, I do consider myself to be still mentally ill and numb because I’m just really never happy.
Also, whenever the beginning of a new year comes (for every year) I tend to get anxious/nervous and worried about the future, even worried and scared about getting older as the new year comes… — so I basically have the ‘New Years’ anxiety.
strategies to cope
Hopes and dreams
Actually, just two days ago (the day before I left Korea to come back to Australia) I was thinking about going to a language school in Korea to study the language whilst studying a university course — idk whether that’d be the course I’m currently doing here or if I would have to take up a course at a university in Korea instead…
But looking at the prices for some of these programs I’ve looked at, they are really expensive and not worth affording. But there’s more options and ummm…yeah idk. I saw that they offer internships as well but idk if internships in general have anything to do in relation to the course you’re studying or what not. I just need to look more into it.
And at the same time, I’ve been thinking about well how am I gonna financially support myself if I won’t have Centrelink to support me if I were to stay in a foreign country at a certain period of time… 🤔
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