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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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SnowieSenior Contributor
Hi dear @Zoe7
I'm sorry to hear about your friends son's passing. Any death is hard, but those that are very unexpected can be even harder at times.
Whilst I know you will be there for your friend if she needs it, please look after yourself too hon. It can bring up so many past memories too. Things we thought we had dealt with can come back to us.
So take care of you too 💕💕
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
It certainly has @Snowie Similar circumstances to my friend who was hit several years ago - both found on the side of a road. I just cannot understand how someone can do that. It is heartbreaking.
Tried distraction this morning but have given up - no energy, no motivation - just emptiness and tears. Cuddles with fur babies 🐶🐱
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Unfortunately not everyone has a conscience @Zoe7 or a heart.
Glad your fur babies are close by, they can sense when things are not good.
Did you have any plans for today or was it just a day at home?
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
I did have some plans for today @Snowie but not now. I have a meeting later this afternoon but luckily it is online so I can still make it. I really do not want to do it today but I need to.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
I hope the meeting goes quickly @Zoe7 I guess on line is better than having to go anywhere.
Sometimes just a day at home can be better and needed.
In saying that will be back later. Have to take mum down the street.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
I am planning on going to Bunnings @creative_writer with Tobes. That is my happy place - and I need a few things for the garden - which is my other happy place. Once the rain stops, I can spend some time outside with my fur babies.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
Most days I am @creative_writer but I can also just sit and do nothing also. Fortunately, a lot of things I like to do include using my hands but I can do that sometimes sitting ie. painting. Painting is relaxing and so is gardening and making things/fixing things. I really only sit still when I am watching something or working.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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