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That's okay! You tried, that's amazing. You absolutely do have us here with you.

hmmm, what if you tried to put all of your attention onto what you are doing to get ready? Like a mindfulness exercise of redirecting back to the present? @MissGremlin

@AuntGlow I'm making myself a hot chocolate to take with me, something I don't normally do and I have anxiety over looking like a weirdo holding it while I'm there 😂.

I'll chat to you again soon, will be heading off in a minute.

@AuntGlow it's oddly quiet here tonight which I'm actually thankful for cos I was already struggling with the being overloaded from noise. Now I just need the hour to fly by. I need something too pass the time.

Oh, not weird at all! That sounds sooo yummy and grounding. What brand do you use? @MissGremlin

What is keeping you busy for the next hour? 💛

@AuntGlow it was just a hot Milo, but it didn't last long enough 😂.

Umm chatting here. Casper is sleeping next to me.

Ohhh, good choice! 😋 @MissGremlin

Aww, that's cute. I am glad he is busy with a friend. How is Casper tonight?

@AuntGlow Casper is good and being a very good boy right now. I've been hit with vivid flashbacks out of nowhere and I'm in public so I'm trying hard to keep it together. I've got Casper on my lap so he is helping to keep me in the present moment.

I am so glad you have Casper. It would be very overwhelming to experience flashbacks when you're out in the world.

Maybe you can come back to what feels the most safe in the room? For example, a comfy chair, a conversation, a cuddle with Casper. @MissGremlin

@AuntGlow it's not something I've experienced in public before so it's a bit scary. But Casper has done a very good job at keeping me grounded. I don't know what would have happened if he wasn't with me.

How are things feeling for you today? @MissGremlin 🥰