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My old town had one Chinese takeaway that turned into an Italian restaurant. That was it. One main street. @utopia

Wow @utopia - that is a really important meeting that you have tomorrow. At least after that, there may be some clarity as to what's going to happen. Do you know when they will hand down their decision?

It's hard when you have geared yourself up to when appointments are and then they change.

I hope you can get some calmness before then. Are there some herbal sedatives that you could use to take the edge off perhaps?

I hope you get a good outcome and that it is sorted out sooner rather than later for you.

Sheesh @utopia

What a horrible time and how can you ever get through this?

I'm sitting here staring at my computer wondering what on earth to say - it feels terrible - I am asking myself how I would get through it

I just read through the possible outcomes and I guess what you need is full medical cover and fortnightly payments - and nothing there can ever cover the trauma you have been through

And a court case - takes years - darn

It seems as if whatever happened at work traumatised you and now you are stuck trying to prove that and the whole process makes it worse - and now - after a lot of hospitals and treatment and medication - tada tada - etc and whatever -

Esp just after all that hospital time help you recover

You are being put through having to prove how disastrous this has been

Sure - Work Cover wants people back at work but wouldn't it be easier to have people actually Re-Cover first

Thinking of you now Utopia and I will be thinking about you tomorrow and wishing you all the best

Hold on tight

Dec

Went out to my virtual herb garden and picked this for you @utopia

Hi @utopia - all the best for the meeting. I doubt any decisions would be made tomorrow anyway - probably people go away and review the facts and then negotiate something. What I have found really helpful in my meetings is to go in with all my paperwork in order and have what I want to say typed out in point form. I've realised that when I start getting upset I can't articulate what I want to say and afterwards am wracked with regret as to why I didn't say such and such or I should have said this or that so just having the paperwork with me is a real benefit. Also take it really slowly - stop and consider everything before you speak even if it's just a yes or no answer. Remember there's no rush and no reason to hurry - stop and take a couple of breaths and consider your responses. It's your meeting, you own it, you control it and it happens at your pace. If you feel like a break, take a break. Today do something just for you - go outside and take a walk or do something to help get your head in a good space. Remember we're behind you 100%... you're the best.

I wish I could give you more than one thumbs up @utopia.

That is wonderful news.