Looking for support

@RiverSeal I'm not sure how to put it out there, I don't want to be the one with the pity story. But this is my life or what's left of it.

It can be challenging to be vulnerable and transparent with people we don't know @Hopeandlove. I do believe that honesty will be valued, though it is up to you how much you share. Knowing what you are going through helps me understand more about you, even though I can't imagine how you feel. I have my own challenging stories that I share, which can be confronting for some people, but I have learned to talk about them in a way that does not make me feel triggered and is safe for others to hear. It might be a learning curve, but I'm sure you can do it! RiverSeal

@RiverSeal that's where I'm finding it hard. Not knowing what or how much to share as I don't want to trigger or upset anyone here.

Being told that you probably won't make it to 50 is really hard to hear. For me that's not even 3 years away.

I had a bit of a look on Google and found this link https://wayahead.org.au/telling-your-story/.

I encourage you to have a look at other information @Hopeandlove , as this might be really beneficial for you and staying connected on the Forums and in the community.

I think it's important to know that we all had a starting point, and I had to learn to share my story safely too. We get better the more we do it!!

RiverSeal

Thank you @RiverSeal .I just shared a bit of my story so I hope that I did it right.

Yes, I read it @Hopeandlove it was an amazing post well done! I did just edit the part about suicide ideation out, so it was within the Guidelines, and I thought I would just let you know.

Did you see my email?

RiverSeal

Ok. Thank you @RiverSeal .

Yes I did see the email and I've commented on the thread.

Hey @Hopeandlove ,

Good to see you 🙂

Did you get up to much today?

I've read the posts above and I can see how hard things are for you. At the same time, I feel it is important to know that people genuinely do care about you. I do, even if I can't speak for others.

I hear how scary isolation and loneliness and be too.

I'm here if you want some company.

Hi @tyme . Today I haven't moved from my bed, the pain is unbearable and I have felt nauseated since last night.

Thank you It does mean alot to me too know that you and others care. I'm sorry I'm not great at showing it, it's not something that is easy for me to accept but I'm trying.

It's quite scary to think that I could lose my battle and noone would find me for a long time cos I don't have anyone around.

I hope you have had a nice day 💙

Hey @Hopeandlove , I know you said you don't have care, but do you have visiting nurses who can come and see you - if you need it?

I guess the question is, how do you want to spend your days? You have the choice to be alone, and you have the choice to be around people.

I hear it is confronting to reach out, but the fact that you have started reaching out is a massive, and something that ought to be acknowledged.

We are here for you. Hugs.