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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Welcome to the Friends, Family and Carers Group Hub!
would you like to have a cuppa and chat , we are here for you
Letting you know that you are not alone my friends
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
I live in constant fear of Darling making a permanent decision to escape her pain and the impact that would have on the children.
(2/3 children now adults)
If I were to pack my bags and leave that would be likely 🥹 I could not live with that.
And for me the commitment of for better or worse means something.
That is my decision and in no way a reflection on anyone who is unable to endure the roller coaster.
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Fullofhope79Senior Contributor
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
@Fullofhope79
I have been told by GP and psychologist to leave over time past. My happiness is more important and Darling should not be my problem apparently.
To be fair to the GP at the time she had concerns around DV after having x-rays done. Did not buy my story of falling over in the dark.
Thankfully family for the most part family have been supportive. They have little idea how significant our challenges are however.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
@Krishna , @Determined , @Healandlove , @Ru-bee , @tyme , @rav3n , @Sille @13579 @Madmum11 @Up_da_wahs @benji2705 @LunaLoo @EchoGirl @Charlotte30 @AuntGlow @Fullofhope79 , @AlwaysMyself @Kathryn13 @NQR0608 @Shaddow101 @JoK86
how is everyone today
any plans for today
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Fullofhope79Senior Contributor
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AlwaysMyselfSenior Contributor
Hi @Shaz51 and others 😊,
My only plan for today is to attend a friend's performance this evening. Maybe some extra housework if I feel up to it.
Currently being accosted by the dogs for pats 😅.
What are you up to today @Shaz51 ?
Hope you are feeling OK today, and Mr Shaz too.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Safe travels @Fullofhope79 🥰
OK here @AlwaysMyself 😊
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rav3nSenior Contributor
hey everyone! half-way through the week already, how's your Wednesday going?
my question of the day to you is: do you have a special or unusual talent/skill? if you can't think of one, what's a talent/skill you'd wish you had?
@Shaz51 @AlwaysMyself @Fullofhope79 @Cuddlebear @MissGremlin @NightFury @avant-garde @Blackcloud @Bunniekins @Former-Member @NightFury + anyone else following along!
i can't think of one i have right now but i wish i understood the mechanics of a car and motorcycle. i wish i was one of those people who could take pieces out and put it back together or modify things. or i'd love to be hacker hehe. i'd hack into systems to get myself free stuff, goodbye subscription fees 😋
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BlackcloudSenior Contributor
@rav3n wrote:
my question of the day to you is: do you have a special or unusual talent/skill? if you can't think of one, what's a talent/skill you'd wish you had?
hi @rav3n
a talent/skill I'd wish I have is to be fully skilled at martial arts
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