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TaaliSenior Contributor
Hi, just a bit about me: now that I've typed that I actually don't know where to start..
I'm a single woman living alone with my tiny, naughty, spoilt dog.
I have battled with various demons on and off for quite a while. I'm looking to connect to give and receive support.
Now recovering from yucky surgery non-mental health related and keen to become involved in this forum.
I'm very keen to share hope and support where I can.
Bye for now.
Taali
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KeshieNew Contributor
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TaaliSenior Contributor
So she should be, it's amazing how much our fur babies mean to us.
My little girl definitely rules the roost. 😍
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hopeful_hannahModerator
Good morning @Taali @Keshie
I'm hopeful_hannah. I want to give you both a warm welcome to the SANE forums.
I love that you "newcomers" found each other and have started up a convo 😁
It's so good that you are reaching out for support and connection.
You will find that the forums community are a lovely warm bunch of supportive people who share their experiences, challenges, strategies, triumphs and more. I am sure that others in the community will jump in to say Hello and offer you some support.
Like... @MatchaToad @Shaz51 @AlwaysMyself @ENKELI to mention a few who popped to mind 🤗
SANE offers one on one support through the Recovery Club.
You might like to check that out as well. Registration and access are fast and free.
Here is the link: Welcome to SANE’s Recovery Club
I'm sending you all my best this morning. Welcome to the Forums Fam.
I'm going to make another coffee! How about you?
hopeful_hannah 😊
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hopeful_hannahModerator
What breed is your tiny, naughty spoilt dog?! 😋 @Taali
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Morning @hopeful_hannah
And welcome @Taali. @Keshie 😊
How are you going this morning?
I have had cats 🐈 in the past but don't have any at the moment
Reading your messages brought back lots of my cat stories to me
Have you got a cat @hopeful_hannah
@Jynx has
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hopeful_hannahModerator
Gooooood morning @Shaz51 😊☕
Good to see you 😋
No I don't have cats, I have a dog. His name is Fred. He is a 9-year-old Hungarian Vizla X something, maybe Lab. We rescued him from the RSPCA last year. He is a sweet, super affectionate older gentleman.
Yes, funny cat stories and memories! I had cats once upon a time as well.
Magic and Midnight, brothers. They were beautiful big boys, one all black and one black and white. They used to like sleeping in the drawers my children would leave open and our ginormous clean washing pile that never got folded 😂
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Fred sounds adorable 😍 @hopeful_hannah
Over the years I had inherited grandmas cat -- black cat 🐈⬛️
And the neighbours cat Jack
Others were snowie, sweetie, and Missy
loved hiding in the bags
@Taali , @Keshie
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TaaliSenior Contributor
It's great to be a board, and let you know that I have a lovely naughty little dog, I hope everyone has a good day,
Bye for now.
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TaaliSenior Contributor
Thank you so much for the warm welcome. It gave me a much needed pick up after a difficult night. I'm still a little concerned about how much information is appropriate to post. I'll just say that I am on a bumpy little ride, but welcoming some valuable professional support, even though it is sometimes difficult to address challenges and the whole puzzle that is me.
Is it appropriate to share diagnosis, treatment and care?
Cheers, T
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Yes , you can share diagnosis, treatment and care @Taali
Love to hear and support you and maybe even find other members to help you ❤️
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