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creative_writerSenior Contributor
The recent medication changes has calmed my brain down. I’m still feeling caged up, I know my psych is looking at more frequent therapy sessions if we can get more under ED plan. Once a month sessions aren’t enough. It just feels like the traumatic memories aren’t ending, I’ve been in therapy for years. It’s taking so long to heal. I just want to get to the point the body flashbacks aren’t so regular
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this @creative_writer.
We are here if you'd like to talk about it all, okay?
I hope you're taking care of yourself and being really kind to your heart and mind today. 💖
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
Absolutely. @creative_writer
Sending you big hugs today.
When will you get to say goodbye? 💛
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@AuntGlow I won’t, she lived overseas, they had her funeral yesterday. According to Islamic customs, funeral prayers and funerals happen close after death
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AuntGlowModerator
I understand, thank you for sharing this with me. @creative_writer
What are you sensing you need today to be able to grieve and feel supported? 💛
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer @AuntGlow My grief over my sister refusing to talk to me has entered my dreams twice over the last three nights too @creative_writer . Normally I don’t remember my dreams. Sorry for your loss @creative_writer sending hugs. I am devastated by my sister refusing to talk to me.
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rav3nSenior Contributor
hey @creative_writer my deepest condolence for your loss. it's hard to 'prepare' for loss even when we know it's coming, please do take your time to process it. sending you lots of love 💗
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@rav3n Good on you for supporting @creative_writer they need it. Loss is so hard.
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