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IcecreamSenior Contributor
My family has a lot of stuff going on and I am the only one who is technically "fine", I feel like its all resting on my shoulderds tp be okay cause if im not then my family will just fall apart.
I really need to know, am I the only person who feels like this, or is it quite common?
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IcecreamSenior Contributor
@Shaz51
He is very cheeky, has already stolen one of my shoes, and sadly he is not toilet trained so peed on my carpet, but apart from all that he is very cute and adorable. Also I think I have decided on the name Ash.🙂🐕
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Aww Ash is a lovely name @Icecream
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
How was your get together this afternoon @Icecream
@Snowie , @Anonymouse1000 , @Jynx. @Lapis_Anteater
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
@Icecream It is good you could find this space and reach out like this.
You are not alone in this… I have felt like you have expressed feeling for over 2o years. Last 10 particularly.
Self care and getting supports for yourself are essential.
and setting boundaries around what you are and are not responsible for.
Carer fatigue and burnout are real 🥹
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IcecreamSenior Contributor
@Shaz51
My afternoon was lovely, what about you?
@Determined
I am really glad that I am nor alone in this.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Determined , @Icecream
Quiet afternoon watching YouTube videos
@AuntGlow , @AlwaysMyself
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
@Icecream Hearing you about having a lot of family responsibility on our shoulders. It has been extreme for me since childhood. Yes, it is often overwhelming, and difficult to find people, in professional and informal roles who are able to give good thoughtful responses to complex questions.
Take care...
@Determined @Lapis_Anteater @Shaz51 @Jynx
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AuntGlowModerator
What have you been watching on YouTube? @Shaz51 💛
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
morning @Icecream 😍
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IcecreamSenior Contributor
Good morning @Shaz51
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