CatcakesSenior Contributor
Twisted -self care
Every morning I drive east into the sun.
At traffic lights I put sunscreen on the backs of my hands.
This morning I realised that this is self care,
Very rare for me.
I need to do more of this....
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Unknown userMember
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And on that note @Appleblossom, I think I'm going to have to take my leave. My brain is too full and needs a nap.
Lovely to finally have a chance to chat to you @Catcakes....... one day you will have to explain your name!
Bye! 🦖
Lovely to finally have a chance to chat to you @Catcakes....... one day you will have to explain your name!
Bye! 🦖
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OMG I JUST FOUND A SECOND DINOSAUR EMOJI!!!?!?!?!
🦕 🦕 🦕 🦕 🦕 🦕 🦕 🦕
HOW SUPER COOL IS THAT!?!?
🦕 🦕 🦕 🦕 🦕 🦕 🦕 🦕
HOW SUPER COOL IS THAT!?!?
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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Thanks @Former-Member for the company.
You have soothed a lot and I’d like to offer a bowl of pea soup ❤️
Thanks also @Appleblossom.
My trouble with Forum is that I tend to
contribute only when I feel indignant about something. Then people respond and I back - the-he’ll-away.
I also avoid most psychiatrists unless I get admitted.
The problem I have had with psychologists stems from me violating boundaries.
I’m doing well with my current though,
Except she is away.
I painted a small Xmas gift for her and my partner groaned in disapproval 😬
You have soothed a lot and I’d like to offer a bowl of pea soup ❤️
Thanks also @Appleblossom.
My trouble with Forum is that I tend to
contribute only when I feel indignant about something. Then people respond and I back - the-he’ll-away.
I also avoid most psychiatrists unless I get admitted.
The problem I have had with psychologists stems from me violating boundaries.
I’m doing well with my current though,
Except she is away.
I painted a small Xmas gift for her and my partner groaned in disapproval 😬
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
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Hope you hang around. @Catcakes
When I joined I was like a runaway freight train with indignation at a lot of the ills my family and I have endured "by the system". Getting it out online has helped me a lot. I do not feel the need to be indignant and I am getting better at holding others to interact with me in decent way.
I was very circumspect about "other people's" boundaries ( putting them on pedestals like they were god). Not wanting to put them out at all or demand anything. I did not know how to speak my needs. I am now able to meet my own needs and am learning about my own boundaries regarding the behaviour of other people.
@Zoe7is amazing creative funny responsible and caring and I hope she recovers.
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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Thanks @Appleblossom,
I shall contemplate your sage advice.
I do have the ability to learn from others when my mood allows.
It’s funny because my partner is on a completely different forum trying to solve a problem and he’s also frustrated.
Probably walked a bit far for him this morning.
I shall contemplate your sage advice.
I do have the ability to learn from others when my mood allows.
It’s funny because my partner is on a completely different forum trying to solve a problem and he’s also frustrated.
Probably walked a bit far for him this morning.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
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We also need to be able to work through the minor bumps on the forum.
I have felt pretty s**t at some responses to me in the early days and had to just ride with it.
Now I am getting better at looking after my needs more immediately instead of recoiling in woundedness.
I really do believe in life long learning. Its the only way to go.
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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@Former-Member
I have a new iPad and it is quite different from using phone for Forum.
I may have uploaded a drawing which I should have edited as my signature is on it.
Can you see it?
I have a new iPad and it is quite different from using phone for Forum.
I may have uploaded a drawing which I should have edited as my signature is on it.
Can you see it?
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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I don’t know where I’m going wrong @Faith-and-Hope.
I know I’m not popular with the @Former-Member
But I just asked a simply question and they won’t even answer me ^^^
I’m sure I’ve been blacklisted or banned or they’re just ignoring me because I’m a pain
Or some other reason...
I know I’m not popular with the @Former-Member
But I just asked a simply question and they won’t even answer me ^^^
I’m sure I’ve been blacklisted or banned or they’re just ignoring me because I’m a pain
Or some other reason...
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CatcakesSenior Contributor
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Did I upset you too @Faith-and-Hope?
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Hi @Catcakes, I know you tagged me a few hours ago but I haven't been online to reply until now. I wanted to say that I am sure you have lots to contribute, and that I look forward to hearing your contributions as you share them. It sounds like you have heaps of experience to draw from.
I went through your latest posts but can't see one with a picture attached. You can check in your profile and see if it is still waiting approval. Maybe it is there still?
Hope your night is ok enough for you.
I went through your latest posts but can't see one with a picture attached. You can check in your profile and see if it is still waiting approval. Maybe it is there still?
Hope your night is ok enough for you.
