Battles

Hello lovely human,

I can see things have been really vulnerable as of late and that would be so, so hard to sit with. @MissGremlin

How is Casper feeling now? 🥹

Regarding watching the same show and having it in the background - this sounds like a soothing, comforting strategy during a very challenging and destablising time. You are allowed to find something that feels safe, there is no right or wrong here, okay? 💛

I understand finding things hard to enjoy with lots of emotional stuff at the forefront... I am still proud of you for going.

How are you nurturing yourself tonight?

PS: Love the name change!

Hello @AuntGlow, you've caught me at a time where everything has fallen apart. I'm in tears, my mother just came with my daughter and not one of them said anything about my birthday all they wanted was to borrow something. I'm beyond hurt right now (I'm safe)😞.

I have the big bang theory on in the background at the moment. It's usually something that always makes me smile but not today, not anymore.

@NightFury awwww that's adorable and hello to sweet Luna. Thankyou sweetheart ❤️

Oh, I am so sorry. @MissGremlin, this would have felt awful. 😞

Is today your birthday?! 😍🪩💃🎂

I wonder what your mind and body need most right now?

@AuntGlow it really has hurt so much.

Yes it is.

I'm not quite sure. It's been so hard to get through today given where things have been sitting for me with thoughts/plans (I'm safe for now).

I'm sitting on my lounge with Casper wanting to play and i just can't. I have my diamond art here but don't want to do that either. Everything feels so overwhelming and too much.

Oh my goodness @MissGremlin!! How did I miss this?! I am sure you are getting lots of forums love today, but I would like to add to that by wishing you a beautiful end to your birthday. I know it's been hard, but please remember that you are so loved and appreciated here. You support so many people, help them to feel safe, and light up their day - and you deserve the same.

Is there one little thing you can do for yourself right now? Even if it's just letting the birthday messages from your forums friends really land? 💛

Thankyou @AuntGlow sweet ❤️. Your beautiful and kind words mean so much to me ❤️.

I'm trying to focus on knowing that the community here cares about me.

And I mean them! @MissGremlin 💛

It's been lovely seeing everyone wish you happy birthday and want to support you in finding housing too. Please keep me posted on what you decide to do, okay? Big hugs and talk soon.

Thankyou @AuntGlow, for the support and hugs ❤️.

@MissGremlin I'm annoyed that I missed your posts about your mum and daughter.

I have such a close relationship with my mum that I can't understand how they could be so cold to you.

I hope you were able to find something comforting.

I spent the early evening speaking with a cousin I never knew I had on my dad's side.

My grandfather was on the HMAS Sydney so my dad never got to meet him as granddad died before dad was born. Turns out I have family in Melbourne and Tas that are keen to reach out.

I'm so sorry I neglected you my sweet, you definitely needed some comfort. It's times like this I wish the forums had a messenger option so we could be notified straight away if someone needs or wants to talk.

I'll be going out Sunday morning but will be able to chat over a coffee if you want from about lunchtime WA time.

Thinking of you my sweet 🥰🫂💐💎