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Living with Ourselves

Living with Ourselves

hello @eudemonism @eth @outlander @Bunniekins @Mazarita @Silenus @NameUnknown @Grasshopper3 @patientpatient @soul @Former-Member @Determined @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Friendconnect @Teej @utopia @Queenie @Appleblossom @Zam @perseverer @Janna @Owlunar @Former-Member @Former-Member

First of all I wanted to let you know that I have conversed with all of you at some stage on both sides of the forum..

It was my intention to close two of my threads and change my name in the kindest way for all of you...

I commenced this process on the 12th March and today is the first day that I have access to actually post or respond to anyone....I was in the last couple of days able to register a new name and like some posts...

I am so sorry that my profile ended so abruptly that was definitely not my intention....

In fact if I had done it my way.. instead of thinking would be better to be guided through the process....I would have just written on one of my threads my reason for closing my account tagging you all in....then requested account to be closed and username put to bed so to speak

I have chosen to take this path in order to protect my family's sense of safety .. privacy...health..

Please let me reassure you that this has nothing to do with any members on here...

I have tagged each and everyone of you because you have given me support and invited me into a little of your worlds...priceless experiences...I have felt heard and valued on here....Thank you all so much..

Moving forward ...this is who I am now and hope to be able to converse on the forum living in the now not the past...therefore no mention of my previous username necessary...

If you do not know who I am...that is fine also...perhaps all of the above is not relevant for you..

take care

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Just reading the last couplebof days here and feel to send this image to you @Sophia1. & @eudemonism because your battling at the moment. Hangbin there. Live is rhythms, it never saltays the same but EB's back and forth like the ocean or the wind. This will pass. Or at least change, you wait and see

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@Zoe7 and @Sophia1 after everything I've been through in life... reading this article helps me understand why I've had so many problems... the 18 stitch scar on right side of my head-check that's there... big problems for the majority of me life-check that's there... https://synapse.org.au/information-services/the-many-effects-of-a-brain-injury.aspx

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Didn't read the whole article @eudemonism but get the idea - hearing you.

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Hello @Former-Member

I just wanted to thank you for your thoughtful response...

also letting @eudemonism and myself know that you have read back a few posts and kindly thought of us in your post..

I do not move around the forums as much these days..

Lovely to meet you though and might see you about..

take care and thank you again 💜

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Hello @eudemonism

I sense that you are really struggling at the moment..

You have been through so much over the years..

I have no words of wisdom..

I can let you know again that I truly care about you..

Please do not feel guilty for not replying to me...

I often write on here to release my pent up feelings without tagging anyone...

As you once wrote....there is a real world..

I read the articles....some interesting ideas in the first psychological pyramid...have to say do not agree with all of it though..

that does not mean that it is wrong...just my own thoughts...

Acquired Brain Injury is an acute trauma..

You are incredibly strong ...Remember this always..

Thinking of you

dear @eudemonism 💜💚💛🙀

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You're most welcome @Sophia1

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This post is an update on how I am feeling about being on the forums today..

I did find it helpful to express myself with an open honest approach..

Thank you to those of you who were brave enough to support my rant...I sincerely appreciate this..

I am not going to tag different people as I am writing this more for me than for others..part of my ongoing self-care..

I will continue to stand up for what I believe to be right..

I will not allow what upset me yesterday to continue to do so..

I am disappointed with the outcome...however...que sera sera

I currently have enough on my plate and yesterday's thoughts can stay with yesterday..

Today I am focussing on being me.

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This is where you should be able to express yourself and being honest with yourself is imperative @Sophia1 I hope you continue to post as you are not only wanted here but needed.

Stay true to yourself Hon and that is all you can do.

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Thank you @Zoe7

Telling me that I am needed has just opened the floodgates..

It is so incredibly painful trying to be strong for everyone ...

even though I know that I need to put myself first..

I had a wonderful Christmas Day for the first time in decades..

My mum came out of the nursing home and was welcoming and loving towards me...she also wants me to visit her again now..

Then the depression has taken hold as it always eventually gets me in it's grip..

Of course why would I be surprised as Christmas has more sad memories than good ones over my life..

the same for many on here..

This will pass..I am holding on to the love felt on the day.

I have some occasions coming up to look forward to..

So I am signing off...

I have let the tears flow...

I need to move to lessen the pain..

Thank you🙀

Hoping that you too look after yourself and know when to choose self care first...

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