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Shaz51Senior Contributor
I am feeling very overwhelmed with more physical health problems adding to my very long list of physical health problems
And also with my family members mental health problems
And also with my families lack of support and encouragement and communication
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GlistenSenior Contributor
@Shaz51 Shazzy you are carrying a big load. It must be exhausting.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
It is exhausting at times @Glisten
I think having all my physical health problems does not help from time to time
How are you going
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JynxModerator
You're doing amazingly @Shaz51 but I understand it's all just so much, especially when you feel unsupported.
Sending gentle hugs (づ ᴗ _ᴗ)づ♡
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GlistenSenior Contributor
@Shaz51 Shazzy, I haven’t got 1/8 of your physical challenges, yet I struggle. I tip my hat to you.
Like @Meowmy says, Life is hard.
The bloody Kelpies are outside barking nonstop at kangaroos 🦘 in the neighbour’s paddock. It’s taken me 20 minutes to type this, because they are so loud.
I’ve strained my knee raking. Rookie mistake not changing hands.
I need to get another blanket out of storage or I’m going to freeze again tonight.
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@Shaz51 hey Shazzy, you're a loving caring kind great person. We love you so much. Sending hugs and love.
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@Glisten hey beautiful Glisten, keep warm. Love and hugs.
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DogMan79Senior Contributor
Sitting in solitude with you, @Shaz51 ❤️
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Mr_BeSenior Contributor
@Shaz51 It can be rough being the anchor for everyone. Especially when no one wants to reciprocate.
Just try to remember that you matter too yeah? What advice would you give to a friend in your situation? Might be worth listening to.
I don't know anything about your situation, but it sounds like you're doing a great job. Keep going. You've got support here if nowhere else.
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GlistenSenior Contributor
@Mr_Be that is awesome advice. Sometimes I’m so far in it, that I can’t see out of it.
Or a bit like walking around looking for your sunglasses 🕶️ when you realise that they are on your head.
Words or advice with a different view can point out obvious things that you can’t see.
@Shaz51 How you doing this morning?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
thank you my wonderful friends @Glisten , @Mr_Be , @DogMan79 , @Meowmy , @Jynx
waking up this morning and seeing your wonderful messages gave me a lift
how are you all going today my friends
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