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aButterflySenior Contributor
Hi all....
aButterfly/Anna is back.....
In what capacity - I'm not sure yet....
I am lonely.... (& my psychiatrist is "very concerned about my social isolation" - I don't like her persistant suggestions to make "friends" in the 'real' world.....)
Sending strength to those who need it...
Namaste,
A
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
you have read 28/30 books now-- way to go @aButterfly
It is sooo wonderful to hear from you and to hear about your cats 
Hello @Mazarita, @Appleblossom, @Former-Member, @BlueBay xx
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
@aButterfly
It was good to hear from you about your study and yoga and Katniss being a mum!
Yes I can tell you are real idealist ... but nothing strived for nothing gained ... just remember to include yourself in your practise of ahimsa ... no harm to yourself as a living being.
Yes life can be a big hassle with so many things to check and to manage and to do. I have often pressured myself to be on lowest meds but am realising that I have also endured the trial of too much suicidal ideation. I am learning not to be tolerant of it ... if you know what I mean? That I deserve (and so do YOU) some quality of life away from all that self whipping and torture.
I have been off the forum for a week and just flying by.
Sadly I took one of my cats to the vet this week as he was dripping blood from his nose not doing well. The vet was manging my expectations that he is very old and sick. I panicked once when he was away from the house for half a day, but he wanted to go walking walking with me at night and trotted along in his usual companiable way ... so I think he is coping.
Take care. Gentle Lady.
Your partner sounds idealistic too, but sometines those most intimate can be hurtful. I hope you work it out when you do have so much in cmmon.
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TABSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello my @aButterfly, seeing how you are my friend xoxo
Hello @TAB, @Appleblossom, @Former-Member, @Mazarita
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hellloooo @aButterfly, checking in to see how you are xoxo
Hello @Appleblossom, @Former-Member, @Mazarita
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @aButterfly , been thinking of you lots today , hope you are ok
and @Jacques is here too xoxo
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