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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Just found out a friend's son was tragically taken from us yesterday. I won't put details here but it seems like it was a hit and run. I lost another friend a few years ago in similar circumstances.
Absolutely heartbroken 💔
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
@creative_writer I have actually enjoyred our conversation tonight. A couple of days ago I would not have been capable of continuing a discussion like this so thank you for the thought provoking topic. I do now have to head to bed ...my eyes keep closing so time to sleep. Good night Hon. I hope tomorrow is filled with light for you ❤️
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rav3nSenior Contributor
hey @Zoe7 @creative_writer sorry to butt in, i've been reading parts of this discussion and think you both have touched on some really great points. just wanted to say i really appreciate you both expressing your thoughts, definitely agree with a lot that been said. hope you both have a lovely night 💜
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
No butting in at all @rav3n I think it is a great discussion that @creative_writer has introduced that many would appreciate. I am off to bed now though ...maybe we could revisit tomorrow @creative_writer @rav3n 👍
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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rav3nSenior Contributor
good night to you both 💜 @Zoe7 @creative_writer
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Some people just don't get it @creative_writer When you are that low you think everyone would be better off without you. Saying what your psych said is neither helpful nor appropriate. So glad you left and found a new psych Hon. I have been in that same place several times. Luckily I failed but now I am glad I did. Back then though I had no hope and did not want to be here at all - everything was too hard and too painful so I get it 🥰
I have had several psychs over the years but the one I have now is amazing. For most of the last couple of years it was more of a check in for me and to know support was there if I needed it. These past 6 months have been harder so I have seen her more regularly. My pdoc is the same - a check in and making sure meds are okay every few months. I have needed extra support lately - especially after my GP left suddenly and dealing with so much grief - and she fitted me in the same day ...and called Monday to see how I was. So my supports are really helping. I know not everyone has that same level of care though.
Spent the afternoon with my friend. She is doing okay - has her moments but that is to be expected. Tonight is the first night she will be home alone so I have told her to call me at any time if she needs and I will be there.
@rav3n Not sure if you are on tonight but sending you warm wishes also ❤️
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
My psych is very kind and insightful @creative_writer We usually only talk about general things but she is great at seeing when I am not okay or need to delve deeper into something. I find it really easy to talk to her also which is a big thing for me. My pdoc is the same so I am very lucky.
Not doing much tonight. Have a lot to clean up but it can wait until tomorrow. Already fed the fur babies their biscuits and think I will be in bed shortly. No naps or extra sleeps today so I am pretty tired. Might find something to watch and see how I go.
What are you up to tonight?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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