Night Shift

Great fish @PeppiPatty

That's a wonderful share - beautiful photos like that cheer everyone up

Decadian

Dear @Decadian

I love my tat. I got it when my son got better, when I was 40 years old.

I can't see it but others can. When I turn 55 years old; I'm going to get a long row of lace behind my arms......

Hi @eth

Is it raining ? What do you do suring the day ?

Im at home trying to get my Mum to write to me which is a little bit of a nightmare but Im getting through and having answers sent to me.

I dont know why I dont just walk away but it's too difficult with my husband and son at home

I urge my son to see as much of my Mum as he can because she is his Grandma and he shouldn't regret anything with family. I thinnk shortly, I will write to my Mum that I have had any years of therapy over her but Ille need to see a Psychologist about it first.

Hi all....

I am feeling really low/depressed....

My sister started talking me more on facebook messenger in the last few days - she basically wants me to play happy families & get along with her husband who I have been scared of for years - I saw her & one niece (she didn't bring the baby who I haven't met) & my nephew today - it was good to see them, but I found it very draining combined with the pressure to somehow 'get over it'... I tried very hard to keep my family together as a child - my dad was often threatening to leave & I would stand up for my mum & now I'm older & been through/going through so much - I'm just too tired to play HAPPY FAMILIES with my family & my partner's family....

Glad to hear others have enjoyed time with family @Mazarita & @eth...

I'm very glad you are doing somewhat better @Mazarita

Dear @Former-Member - I don't like hearing you are not coping (but please still reach out & say when you aren't!) - I wish I could help somehow - I can only imagine how hard it is to be juggling kids, work & mental ill health.... Sending virtual hugs

We desperately need rain here - it has rained lately, but only very lightly - the paddocks are dry & there is no grass for the animals to eat.... I also like the sound of rain - especially when I'm feeling low - it is like the sky crying for me....

For some reason I can't see the picture of your tattoo @PeppiPatty - I can see the picture of the man on the chairs & I like the meaning @Mazarita assigned to it...

Anyhow, I don't know what to do with myself right now. I finished a novel last night & can't decide what to read or re-read - I began to re-read I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, but I'm not in the mood to read about schizophrenia - even if she "recovers".... There is a dystopian novel I want to buy, but I don't feel like spending $.... Maybe I'll see if the library has Cloudstreet @Mazarita - although the kittens have been enjoying eating my novels & it probably isn't safe to get out library books! Oh dear!

Oh well, sorry for my rambling....

Namaste,

A

Dear @PeppiPatty

I am so glad your son recovered - I don't know enough of your story yet - but hearing about a recovery is wonderful news

What is the symbolism of all the lace? It sounds as if turning 55 is a special date/year

My son didn't recover - it's 30 years in a few weeks - I should be thinking about something special for that date -

I'm thinking of some time away - I have thought about it long enough - time to put my plans into action

And yes - I am more than glad - really please to know - that you son recovered

Decadian

that is a Great Tattoo @PeppiPatty

Hi @Decadian...

Sorry your son didn't recover - you said it will be 30 years - did he pass away?

Sending strength,

Namaste,

A

Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh Happy Families @Former-Member

Happy Famiies is a card game we sometimes play with our children - in real life it is not an activity for the faint-hearted, heavy hearted and tired

I understand your post - my opinion is that if my sister came to my door and wanted to play nice she would be welcome - and yet - I know people have to talk out the past before anything true and honest reconciliation - forgive and forget do not belong in the same sentence - except this one

We have to know our own heart and answer to that - it seems to me that you are past it - time has not healed

I am pretty much in that same situation - but to heart-sore to trust anyone to play Happy Families

I understand @Former-Member

Decadian

Hi @Decadian...

Thank you for replying - I'm very anxious & paranoid from the day's interactions...

There are people I can't cope with....

It's hard enough staying afloat without added stress of trying for someone else sake...

Thank you for understanding & sorry things aren't good between you & your sister *virtual hug*

Namaste,

A