Coping Box

That's a good idea @eth I'm trying to spend more time outside, when the people are quiet.

Otherwise I do feel like a prisoner (inside).

I've been here 17 years, there was a time when it wasn't as bad.

I cannot really afford to move anywhere else, this is about the poorest suburb in my city.

Plus I was here first, long before those noisy people.

So it's difficult.

2 baby Java finches have just come out of the nest (this afternoon), bouncing on aviary floor.

There are 2 more to come out soon, I think.

Adge

Hi @Adge I can relate how everything seems louder when someone is gone from your life. My ex partner and i split ten years ago and i notice a lot more about my neighbours than i used to. I find going into the smallest room in the house the same. My neighbours fight and swear at each other. Like you i used to take pride in gardening but cant seem to drag myself outside and the trouble is when i do its a jungle. So to combat that i have organised someone to give the garden a tidy as a present to myself. Maybe creating a space and creating a new focus may help. I dont have birds but i have a dog who needs my attention so i am trying everyday to create more time to do that. It is good for both of us, baby steps.

Hi @LadyCaroline Yes your experience sounds like we have much in common.

My marriage ended 9 years ago.

I have never fully felt "at home in my own space" since then.

I have some help with gardening (or did have).

That will end soon, because it was a subsidised service (even though I paid $24 each time).

The NDIS has directly caused those state-based services to be discontinued (cancelled).

Adge

Hi all, I'm not doing good at the moment and it was suggested to come to this thread

hello @MaddieCat

this thread might be helpful

@Former-Member, @Crazy_Bug_Lady , @Adge , @LadyCaroline , @eth