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ArraDreamingSenior Contributor
It’s that time of the week again, are you looking for a chat maybe wanting to ease up on the Sunday scaries?
From 8pm tonight we’ll kick off a social chat.
Feel free to log on earlier if you like however I won’t be on until around 8pm.
Hope to see you here soon.
A prompting (optional) question of the week…
Share with us a positive moment from 2025 so far.
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Spirit_HealerSenior Contributor
@Blackcloud , I have complicated feelings about my parents. They're usually safe, but in the past they haven't always been so. They gaslight me about the bad memories I have, blaming them on my past psychotic episode. It's been so invalidating.
They're also quite traditional and don't see why I should move out before getting married.
My Dad became redundant a year ago and wants me around to give his life meaning. I think he's bipolar-depressed, and he has no motivation to plan social interaction into his day. He says to me "without you, I have no life". It's an unnecessary burden that me puts on me.
@tyme @Shaz51
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tymeModerator
Don't you have the water in your backyard @ArraDreaming ???
@Till23 - WOW, that's so so amazing! I really want to learn more about First Nations culture.
@Spirit_Healer - yes, I think that's the best way. Have you own abode, but spend some time with your family when you need it, and if you need space, then go home. Once you go back to work, you probably won't spend as much time with your parents. At least you can say you have 'walked out' from your parents. I'm mindful that your dad was feeling very bad about you living away from home.
As for the volunteering, hope it goes well for you.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
@Emelia8 , @Glisten , @Till23 , @ArraDreaming , @MissGremlin , @tyme
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ArraDreamingSenior Contributor
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Till23Senior Contributor
Yeah @ArraDreaming despite being saltwater, I also love red dirt country and have been lucky to have lived in "outback" NSW for a couple of years
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ArraDreamingSenior Contributor
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Till23Senior Contributor
I call it Big Sky country @ArraDreaming
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ArraDreamingSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Yes @Till23 , @ArraDreaming , @tyme
Locals like me have no problem, just have to be croc wise
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Till23Senior Contributor
Well stars and moon are our compass @ArraDreaming what's not to like
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