Focussing on the positives-

Hey @Determined - hope you're surviving school holidays. Haven't seen you here lately. Hope that doesn't mean that there aren't any positives 😱

@soul thanks for checking in

Much to be grateful for, finding it increasingly difficult to be positive about anything though. Sinking into a big black vortex at the moment.

Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired and having to remain strong and happy all the time. Would be nice for a change to have someone hug me and tell me everything will be ok.

Trust all is well for you and all of my forum friends, been a bit slack on keeping up with everyone. Heading out for a family outing soon if we can manage it, hanging out for a nice day but not holding my breath.

You hadn't posted much lately and I was wondering if that was because you were so busy or perhaps feeling depressed @Determined. Sorry that you are feeling overwhelmed. You're in need of some TLC. You give so much of yourself. It is nice to receive something in return.

Grasp your right shoulder with your left hand and your left shoulder with your right hand. Now squeeze and rock a little from side to side. That's my hug to you. Sorry it's pretty lame but it's the best I can do under the circumstances.

Pat your dogs, cuddle your little one and hug your older boys and your Darling if she allows it. Maybe schedule a massage.

Hope you can enjoy some nice times with your family.

Thank you @soul @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope

Getting over a bad dose of the flu is not helping with my emotions. Have so much work to do but no motivation or idea on where to start. Think the adrenalin I have been running on for the last 6 months or more has finally run out. I have to be at the uni every day next week between group commitments and just needing to catch up. Darling is not responding well to my being away all week, I will be relying on her parents to keep an eye on things.

Re respite @Former-Member, I think think the time she spent in hospital is the closest I will get to that. I will try and get some me time once this semester is over. ( 8 weeks to go). Wouldn't mind heading out in the boat by myself, find a spot in the mangroves somewhere to sit and enjoy the silence and watch the world go by. I actually enjoy my own company in the right environment.

Just have to hang on for a couple more weeks and all will be ok.

Sending you thought of courage and strength @Determined .... 💕

Fogot to mention, I actually did ok on a test I thought I had failed 2 weeks ago. Most of the class had put themselves for a fail (as in less than 30% major stuff-up fail). Never a good sign when even the smart students are upset with their effort. Turns out the avg mark was 69% and I was a little above that so a good pick me up for the week.

WTG @Determined .... ❣️