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Night Shift

MazaritaSenior Contributor23 Sept 2015, 4:13 am AEST

Night Shift

Since I am awake at 4am I thought I'd start this thread for those of us who have trouble sleeping and might find it helpful to have a place to go to chat. Whatever gets you through the night is alright.

To get the ball rolling, I'll just say that I enjoyed being part of the Topic Tuesday discussion tonight. I wish it was possible for these events to be weekly rather than monthly. Either way, thanks SANE and all the people I've met on here over recent months.

Edited June 2016 and February 2017: Night Shift is now open 24 hours a day. To join in, just click through to the last page of the thread at the top right of this post to get to the latest message.

Edited April 2017 and June 2017: For the sake of better communications between members here, I am adding that this thread is meant to be a caring, kind and gentle place of sharing. Humour is welcome, as long as its not unkindly directed towards other members. Hope your time in this chat thread is rewarding.

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Unknown userMember16 Oct 2016, 9:08 pm AEDT

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So sorry for your loss @Decadian

Thinking of you & sending you lots of hugs

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DecadianSenior Contributor16 Oct 2016, 9:11 pm AEDT

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Thanks for your suggestions @Former-Member

I will try tomorrow - I could imagine better nights than tonight - fortunately bad nights are not frequent - but the weather is so bleak - almost as if the sky is crying for the life of a wonderful person

Decadian

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DecadianSenior Contributor16 Oct 2016, 9:32 pm AEDT

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Thanks @Kurra

I like what you wrote - that the clock ticks on and so does life -

How indeed does the world go on in spite of our grief? Aw - I think it does because of our grief - it must. If the world stopped because of the sorrows of millions time would cease to pass and all would be lost - nothing new could happen - we would not learn anything

What a wonderful thought - how glad I am that the clock does not stop - there will be a new morning - even though I will probably not want to see it arrive - it will come

Decadian

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DecadianSenior Contributor16 Oct 2016, 9:35 pm AEDT

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Thanks @Former-Member

Life is bitter-sweet and it does pass on - and with God's grace we shall all share our memories and accept each other in a more honest and helpful way because of grace

Everyone is helping me so much tonight

Decadian

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DecadianSenior Contributor16 Oct 2016, 9:40 pm AEDT

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Thanks @Former-Member

Dec❤💚💖💗💙

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KurraSenior Contributor16 Oct 2016, 9:46 pm AEDT

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I'm glad you are finding some comfort ss you share your devestating news. The forum family is a powerful source of love, caring and sharing. We can cry together, laugh together and hold each other in our arms. Metaphorically of course.

Concentrate on the wonderful memories you have of your aunt. These memories can never be taken from. Give thanks for her life and the role she played in your life.

It is my belief that no one dies until every person who has a living memory of the departed passes on to their next stage on the wheel of life. Following the deaths of family members I have continued to adhere to this belief, rightly or wrongly. My family members who are no longer here in a physical form, have remained with me to this day. Their loving guidance contines to show me the path to take when my world gets tough.

Luv n Hugzzz 💕

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BlueBaySenior Contributor16 Oct 2016, 9:59 pm AEDT

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@Decadian
I'm sorry to read about the loss of your aunt. I'm not coping myself today/tonight but wanted to say I'm thinking of you. I didn't want you to think I didn't care cause I do sending you hugs. Take care xxxooo

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QueenieSenior Contributor16 Oct 2016, 10:01 pm AEDT

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Thinking of you @Decadian I agree with @Kurra's theory about the loved one not dying until the last person with their memory leaves this plane of existence.

Sending you gentle hugs.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor16 Oct 2016, 10:13 pm AEDT