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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello Everyone
how is your Sunday going my friends
connect here if you like a coffee and a chat
@meu2 , @unimportant , @MissGremlin , @Chasingsunsets , @TeaPositive , @GezzaP , @Cuddlebear , @Jynx , @tyme , @NightFury , @REDLINEZ750 , @ENKELI , @Oaktree , @RebelliousAngel , @heartathome @Judi9877 @Till23 , @Appleblossom @Breakfast68 @Kashmina
In response to: Sunday Coffee and Chat -- 23rd November 2025
AuntGlowModerator
Helloooo @Blackcloud,
I totally understand this! And honestly, good on you for putting your wellbeing first right now. You can always come back to it - you are absolutely capable when you're ready and have the space.
Tell more more about how volunteering is feeling for you! What is one thing you have learned so far?
That's SO exciting, good on you!!
What would be your dream outcome from completing the advanced IPS course? 💛
In response to: Re: Sunday Coffee and Chat -- 23rd November 2025
BlackcloudSenior Contributor
@AuntGlow Hmmm about how I’m feeling with volunteering now, I think if you go to the post I tagged you on from yesterday in the Saturday Soirée thread then you can see that my shifts for this weekend was…interesting (in a bad way) at its finest. I’m a bit worried on how I’m gonna continue to progress throughout my time volunteering at a crisis support though (even when it’s through digital) and how me choosing a mental health course might impact my ability to do well in a potential peer worker role
my dream outcome after completing the advanced IPS course would be to be a peer worker.
In response to: Sunday Coffee and Chat -- 23rd November 2025
AuntGlowModerator
Hello @heartathome,
How are you today?
I am so glad the sendoff was special. 💛
Oh wow, your tree sounds so magical and meaningful. What's your favourite decoration that survived?
How was volunteering and church?
And yes, hospitality!
I finally finished my assessment and sent it off earlier today - it was a critical reflection of a counselling role play I did. 😮💨
In response to: Re: Sunday Coffee and Chat -- 23rd November 2025
Shaz51Senior Contributor
Finished your assessment @AuntGlow , yaa way to go my awesome friend 🧡
Hello @Blackcloud , @heartathome , @Cuddlebear , @REDLINEZ750
In response to: Re: Sunday Coffee and Chat -- 23rd November 2025
AuntGlowModerator
Awww thank you @Shaz51!
How are you and Mr. Shaz feeling this week? 💖
In response to: Re: Sunday Coffee and Chat -- 23rd November 2025
heartathomeSenior Contributor
Hi @AuntGlow
It's been a slow day. A day on the forum, which hasn't been a bad thing. I'm doing well. I think my favourite decoration would be a paper Christmas tree that my son pasted some sparkles and coloured paper on it when he was three. He's thirty-five now.
There was no electricity on Saturday morning, so I didn't volunteer. Meeting with my church family is always good!
Yah for finishing off your assessment and sending it off!
it was a critical reflection of a counselling role play I did sounds more mental health than hospitality. I'm confused! 😆
In response to: Re: Sunday Coffee and Chat -- 23rd November 2025
Shaz51Senior Contributor
We are Getting there @AuntGlow
With the wonderful support from @Captain24 , Mr shaz saw the doctor today and we have got the ball rolling for support and extra help for him
And I am trying to get more support for my physical health problems
In response to: Re: Sunday Coffee and Chat -- 23rd November 2025
AuntGlowModerator
Hello @Blackcloud,
gah, I just read! It sounds like this was very overwhelming for you... I have had similar experiences and it can be really hard to hold. Was your debrief helpful for reflection?
I hear you, what exactly are your concerns? Maybe I can help ease your mind as someone who has worked in both spaces!
I think that is a very achievable goal. 🫶
In response to: Re: Sunday Coffee and Chat -- 23rd November 2025
AuntGlowModerator
Oh, I am SO glad he is getting more support, that must feel like such a relief. @Shaz51
What is next on your list for physical health care? 🫶
In response to: Re: Sunday Coffee and Chat -- 23rd November 2025
Shaz51Senior Contributor
@AuntGlow
I have to see the Genetic specialist in January
doctor has refereed me to a heart specialist
and then the diabetes and kidney specialists again
the doctor keeps saying no to me having my osteoporosis treatment
Fingers crossed for hubby 🤞
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