Coming to terms with reality

It is so hard to open up at the best of times @eudemonism let alone when we have suffered a trauma of some kind. I am presently in the process of going back to see my psychologist who I haven't seen in over a year. The time was not right for me to go through things back then - I was in a very vulnerable state and it was re-traumatising to even think about things. The time needs to be right for each individual and maybe that time is better for you now.

Yes @eudemonism

Sometimes we need to be kind and gentle with ourselves as we so often are with others..

I constantly have to remind myself of this..

Doing nothing can be the same as allowing ourselves just to be where we are at this given time....accept that we are human not robots...not perfect...

Takes me back to Living in the Now

Sending you wishes for a relaxing..calm...accepting Eude day..🙌

The floor heat pump runs the same as the wall mounted air conditioners it is just bigger but perfect for my place as it is only a small house and the heat/cold covers the house well @Sophia1 @eudemonism

Yes I am in Tassie Eude - it is a beautiful place but does get cold in winter. This winter didn't seem to be quite as bad as ones we have had in the previous few years but I was inside for most of it with the heat on so that really helped.

@Sophia1 Most of my social outings are with family but I am grateful that they do not happen often. I don't especially enjoy those get togethers as the conversation nearly always revolves around the horses and how they are going. I hate horse racing and have no interest what so ever in hearing about it. That makes it really diffiult as my whole family are really involved. It has never been something I have liked from when my grandfather used to train and drive many years ago. I generally switch off when they begin talking and try to focus on other things. It doesn't however make for a pleasant experience for me.

It is great that your most recent outing with fellow Carers was enjoyable - it does make a difference when you have things in common and can share stories.

I had one when I moved in to the house that was already installed. That broke (my fault as I tripped and fell on it when I was cleaning it) and we replaced it with the same type but a more efficient, newer model. A private contractor installed it and I don't remember how much it was but it was less than most would pay because all the wiring and pipes needed were already in place. The contractor was a parent of a child at school also so I got a really good deal - think it was just over $2000 but I am not sure of the exact figure as my mother paid for it at the time - I couldn't afford it and she helped out. @eudemonism