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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 userMember03 Dec 2016, 4:07 pm AEDT

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That's fabulous @eth. That you can see how much you've achieved. Moving house this year was really difficult for me and I crashed after so give yourself plenty of time to settle. I think I put lots of pressure on myself. We have been here 6 months now and just starting to do some of the jobs I thought I would in the first few week. I'm so pleased you'll have your brother to help. That's really wonderful. 💜🤗😊

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Unknown userMember03 Dec 2016, 4:14 pm AEDT

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@Mazarita, @eth. I've really missed you both. It's bought a tear to my eyes to catch up. Thanks to you both for jumping online. 💜🤗

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ethSenior Contributor03 Dec 2016, 4:15 pm AEDT

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@Former-Member @Mazarita It will be so nice to be in a NEW place, tho' it will be small, and I am SOOOO looking forward to being away from these public housing units. It was good to have long term tenancy and affordability, but there were many times when the atmosphere was just too much with violence nearby and people with full on drug issues and the like.

My brother's partner is an artist and she is choosing the fixtures, colours etc so I'm sure it will be lovely when finished. Just a large 1 room space, sleeping at one end, kitchenette at the other and a small sitting area in the middle. I'll be using the 2nd bathroom in their house.

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ethSenior Contributor03 Dec 2016, 4:16 pm AEDT

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Really good to catch up with you too @Former-Member. I think of you often.

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MazaritaSenior Contributor03 Dec 2016, 4:18 pm AEDT

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@eth, exciting times for you! I'm really glad to hear you will be away from the social problems that I remember were consistently unnerving to you in your housing environment. So much to look forward to now. 🙂

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Unknown userMember03 Dec 2016, 4:19 pm AEDT

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Oh it sounds wonderful @eth. It will probably help your mental health a heap too not worrying about the environment you were living in with neighbours etc. do you know your sister in law well? I'd imagine being an artist she will be sensitive and caring 💜🤗

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ethSenior Contributor03 Dec 2016, 4:22 pm AEDT

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@Former-Member I wouldn't say I'm really close to her but have stayed with them several times over the last 20 years or so that they've been together. She is a sweetheart, but not a really open person in my experience. When I thanked her she said "that's what family is for, it makes me feel good to be able to do this" .... can't ask for more than that.

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Unknown userMember03 Dec 2016, 4:28 pm AEDT

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That's really beautiful @eth. I'm glad you know her a bit though. It has been a bit rocky here getting to know my son's girlfriend but we are getting there. It's been more difficult than I thought having both of us under the one roof living with MI. It is a very different situation for you. Your brother and sister in law being in the same generation will be much easier too. And you will always have caring friendly neighbours😊

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Unknown userMember03 Dec 2016, 4:29 pm AEDT

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@Mazarita Have you been working on any projects that you've loved lately?

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Unknown userMember03 Dec 2016, 4:46 pm AEDT

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It's been great to have you drop in @Mazarita, @eth. I wish you all the best for your move and new life @eth. I hope your health issues resolve soon @Mazarita and that life treats you both kindly. Take care. I hope to catch up again one day. Sending hugs and well wishes 💜🤗💐🤗💜

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