The me no one knows - SI warning

@AlwaysMyself @Captain24

General curiosity

either of you thought about going to the expense of buying binders for body shaping?

@Flutterbug9 Hello lovely how are you? Thank you for the beautiful affirmations. I’ve been off forums cause I’ve been so unwell. I’m finding it really hard. What has your week been like?

@AlwaysMyself hello lovely how are you? How are things going? I’m sorry I’m really not good and it’s been rough trying to even get on forums.

Ive run out of ways to bring in mental health supports.

I miss everyone here. Keep in touch.

@Flutterbug9 @AlwaysMyself Hello. I finally got the biopsy results. All clear thank goodness. It was a big relief.

How did lawn bowls go? Was it good?

Was the chrome shelf all good?

Sounds like your setting rhings up nicely.

@Flutterbug9 I haven't looked at binders myself. If I did sports I would, because nothing works for the bounce - but I can't do impact sports anyway due to my joints. I wonder whether binders make you more hot and sweaty? I already have difficulty with this from normal bras 😬 and get sore spots from the sweat. But I wouldn't be surprised if there could even ben specific options to address that too... Maybe next time i need to buy bras I will look into it, to be honest until our recent discussions I hadn't really thought of binders for 15 years!

@Cuddlebear such good news re: biopsy results 😍😊 - celebrating this with you. Hopefully it can be a glimmer of relief in an otherwise very dark and difficult time for you. It's always OK if you can't get onto the forums --- most of all I want what ever is best for you my friend. Sometimes that may be forum, some times that may be no-forums.

I don't know if it is just "my brain", but the idea comes to me that i wish I could send you a BIG poster to tack onto you wall or ceiling or whatever you would see most through the day -- something that would remind you of our care here even when you are not up to being on the forum, and that would give you a smile and an internal-hug-of-warm-care when you see it and remember. I would totally order you an A1-sized print from Officeworks if I could.

The cat beds would be good if they were chihuahuas! @Flutterbug9

I’ve actually never heard of binders.

Im glad your biopsy came back all clear @Cuddlebear. I’m sorry things are so hard. If you can’t do the forums in hard times that’s ok. You need to do what’s best for you.

Im having a really hard time leaving my thread and checking others. I’m doing it now as I feel so bad for not being there for others. But I know that that is ok. I’ve been looking after myself.

Hey @Flutterbug9 😊

I really hear you re: finding supports that are accessible, affordable, and suitable. Much harder if they're a pain to get to, costly, or not equipped to support your particular needs. Really glad you do have this space 💜

I saw that you're into fantasy!! Me too 😍 I've been getting into some Terry Pratchett novels recently, they've been highly recommended! Currently starting out the journey with 'The Colour of Magic' - but been told you can jump into the Discworld at various starting points... Ever read any of his novels?

@Captain24 You are welcome to post on this thread if you want to.

if prefer to only post on your thread, that’s ok.

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I’m sorry @Flutterbug9 @I’m not sure what I have said to upset you. I didn’t mean too.

I’ve been trying to get around to other threads so that I can talk to

people as I haven’t been doing that and I feel guilty within myself.

I want to be here for others even though things are so hard.

So I’m really sorry. It was never my intention and I despise that I have hurt someone. I would never do that deliberately. I have enjoyed reading through and reading you sharing more of your story. I’m proud of you for gradually opening up. I understand that that is hard for you.

@Captain24

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everyone has there own reasons why they post on different threads at different times. I’ve made it quite clear on this thread, I’m going through a hard struggle time and have been for awhile. I’m struggling to keep myself going each day. Having general non MH chats is huge help for me. I’ve not been on any other thread as don’t have anything left inside me to try to support anyone

I am not and have not been ignoring you.
I need to focus on me. If that is deemed as being selfish, I don’t care. That’s how life is for me atm.

@Captain24 Hello lovely how are you today?

Thank you I’m glad the biopsy came back all clear too.

I want to do the forums because this is a place with such good people and brings me connection. I can also support others which is something I really like to do.

Can you tag me in your thread? I’m not sure where it is.

And yes it is ok to be there for others only when you can. Don’t feel guilty. You’ve been so kind to me despite me being unwell all the time. I really appreciate it.