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Twisted -self care

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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Hey @Catcakes. You matter to me too.

I remember well when you first joined and you were having some trouble understanding some of the language some of us can use in conversation with each other. Since then I have been more mindful of the way I use some of the phrases/language/things that some others might not be able to follow along with. I am doing that (and it's a work in progress) because the impact on you mattered enough for it to matter to me to do. I've been wanting to mention that for a while and I'm not sure if it even a tiny bit helps, but it's one way I wanted to show you mattered.

I appreciate you being here. The support you've given me, lots, has had an impact on me. I care about you and the challenges you face, as I believe others do also.

The HC have been very helpful for me. I hope you can connect there and find it helpful also, and that you feel the support here soon.

Sorry to hear about your mum. Things would be very hard for you. I hope there's something, even a tiny something, that feels right for you to do, for you tonight.

❤

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Thanks @CheerBear
Feeling particularly crappy tonight.
I appreciate the plain language.
I have NEVER managed to get HC help
When I needed it
If someone cared about me
I wouldn’t need HC
No one knows what I’m going through

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I'm not sure if you're like me in that it can take a lot for me to reach out and when I do and it goes unanswered, it can be hard @Catcakes.

I'm sorry to hear things are extra tough sounding tonight. It's a lonely place when it seems no-one knows or cares.

I'm here listening if it might help. And the HC are there. I can refresh the page with chat with you for a bit to see whether it comes online?

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I’m home now ..... with jammies on ..... and settling in.

Any news re your partner @Catcakes ? Is he going okay ?

And how long do they expect your Mum to be in hospital ? A broken hip at her age will take a while to mend, won’t it ?

Thats enough alone to be making you feel crappy. Juggling on roller skates at the moment, huh ?

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I’m sorry @Faith-and-Hope

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Chat is online @Catcakes

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Why sorry @Catcakes ?

You are in an awful position at the moment, with so much going on that is hard to handle. I wish you good strength and courage to keep managing the way you have been so well .....

💜💐

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@CatcakesHope you are alright.

The truth is its only words, experiences, ideas and pics that we have to offer here on the forum. We cant change each other's actual lives. Sometimes things resonate or we feel uplifted and other times, nothing seems to help, but we keep logging on ... here and .. to life ... even just that action can be helpful.

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Hi @Catcakes

Just checking in, how are you tonight?

SP

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I’m ok @Sleepy Panda
Thanks
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