Life can be a Pain

Hi @Appleblossom

It wasn't easy to practise my assertiveness within a group of people I didn't know - but hey - these two men were asking for it - totally refuting what other women and I had to say - not just giving space to have a different opinion but really blasting our opinions

Things did settle down - people had good manners - and the women were strong and intelligent

After all - we all have the rights to our opinion - I think this is what the course is about actually - having a philosophical opinion knowing everyone else's opinion is different and they are allowed

I'm so glad I kept some of my books from way back when - I have some reading before next week - this is not a course I would have wanted to jump into without having done some reading before this

But yes - we all have the right to be heard Apple - there are people around who haven't heard that over the sound of their own voices

Dec (grinning)

So pleased that you are seeming more positive @Owlunar You have certainly had several difficult months and it is nice to hear you took the lead to challenge other's thinking in the course and then others felt they also had the confidence to follow your lead. That must have been really satisfying Hon

Hi @Zoe7 @Appleblossom @utopia @Shaz51 @BlueBay

I have been busy - mostly getting ready for my philosophy class - I am really enjoying myself there and seem to be making some good contacts - one class at a time is enough though I might take on more next term

I got thoroughly confused with 4 different sets of ideas on pain management - I do not need to lower myself to the lowest common denomintator in the argument and my GP is supporting me in what I have already chosen to do - there is no hurry there and I will maintain what I am trying although it is not easy to start titration - I am having one of those spells when my spine tends to get inflamed and seizes up and makes starting some days difficult but I have been here before and know it passes

It's harder to make a decision on my next holiday when I am having a flare with my back pain though - but if I go with my feelings on the subject it will work out - maybe not just yet - there is plenty of time

I hope everyone is as well as they can be - this really is a safe place to share our thoughts and feelings on certain subjects

There is stuff I need to do at the shopping mall - I need that new phone badly - maybe tomorrow - oh yes - I really need to attend to that

Dec

It is so good that you are enjoying your philosophy class @Owlunar It both keeps you busy and your mind working There is definitely no rush to take on more until you feel you are ready. It was much like that with work for me - the gradual increase is a good way to go.

I know you really want to go on that next holiday but it does make it more difficult to do when you are in pain. It is good that your GP is on your side with what you need there though. Flare ups are hard enough to handle without having that support on your side. I hope it settles for you very soon and you can decide on your next holiday.

I am having a very lazy day - some housework, a little rest and now watching the cricket final. Going to do a few more things as I watch that to get ready for the week.

Hope you have a good week yourself Dec. Hugs and hugs

so good that you are enjoying your philosophy class @Owlunar

busy weekend here , kind of

yesterday we did a trailer load of rubbish from ours and mum`s place and took it to the dump

then we did food shopping for us and mum , put all the food away and then had sit down and watched a movie

last night mum rang and had to take her to hospital as she had a fall , her leg bandaged and back home again

today been watching tv , and have done a few things during the day including seeing mum

tomorrow I have a endocrinologist appt

mr shaz`z shoulder is still sore , made another doctors appt

will have to take mum for daily dressings at the hospital

i have to have another blood test on wednesday

mr shaz has a MI appt in about 2 weeks time

Hello @Zoe7 , @Appleblossom , @utopia

Glad your mum is okay and din't have to stay in hospital @Shaz51 You have done a lot this weekend yourself. Goodluck with your appointment tomorrow - I may not be able to post in the morning so know my thoughts are with you tomorrow my sister

I will let you know my sister @Zoe7 and I will be thinking of you xoxo

I will look out for your update when I can tomorrow @Shaz51 I don't have time tomorrow to log on and post but can read emails quickly in my breaks so will be able to see when you are home and know how it all goes. Got the 1/2s in the morning then the 4/5 for the rest of the day so it should be a good day.

Good Luck from me with your endocrinologist. @Shaz51 Lots has been going on with you, your mum and Mr Shaz.

Hugz

@Owlunar Your attitude helps me feel more normal ... I can see a lot of me ... in your posts ... general interests ... dealing with spinal flare ups ... helps lighten my load and loneliness.

@Zoe7 It is so good to hear you talking about teaching again. SO very good and inspiring for us all.

I know I have come a very long way to get back to teaching @Appleblossom and I feel like this school and the work I am doing there is exactly what I needed to get back into it. There is very minimal planning for me so far and that gives me plenty of time to recover after each day and not have to spend hours at home doing what I used to do. I do want to get back into my own classroom eventually but for now this support role seems like a good fit for me. I do hope that my getting back into work is encouraging for others - I know what a big thing it is for me and where I have come from - so if that is inspiring to others then that also makes me happy - thank you for your kind words Apple