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Living with Ourselves

Sophia1Senior Contributor

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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ExoplanetSenior Contributor

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@Sophia1

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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@Sophia1 🐘🐘 (hope these emojis will work, they are elephants) xo

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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@Sophia1

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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Thank you for your caring support everyone

@outlander @Exoplanet @Bunniekins @Former-Member @TAB @Former-Member @Appleblossom @eudemonism @Adge @Maggie @MDT

and many more

I do not like the thought that people are worried about me with my erratic appearances on here.

I find at times one of you will pop into my mind and I will remember something that you have said or done....we can connect with others in so many different ways...

I also feel that I should be checking in and seeking each of you out..

I am not able to do this anymore...My life has taken another turn...There is too much unsettlement with illness and imminent loss amongst friends and family..

Please accept this as part of my journey..nothing to do with you and yours...I think no less of you..

I monitor my time as has been advised professionally.. as I also have more time going out, rehab, a group of wonderful people I have met through a community group. Building our home. Helping my family.

My family member has scared us a few times...at the same time I have managed to continue connection...at times I have reached my beautiful baby...at times that baby has reached me...

I truly feel for those who lose complete contact with family members as I did with mine for nearly two years....some never hear at all..

As hard as it is to listen at times when the person is overtaken with such conflict within their mind....I later can reason that I still have my baby...not in a way a mother would choose...no matter my baby is still there...

I know that some of you will understand my meaning...I cannot explain it any deeper than that..

the elephants are beautiful xxx

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor

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Dear @Sophia1

You dont need to worry about me. it sounds like you are fully occupied with life in the real world. I am glad Rehab is working and you have good company, and especially glad you have reconnected with your son.

Flowers

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MaggieSenior Contributor

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@Sophia1 Life is limited, so are our energy levels. Life seems to have some goods in it for you, enjoy them. It's always good to catch up, but never any pressure connected. 💜💕

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eudemonismSenior Contributor

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@Sophia1 for myself its a case of dragging myself through each day ... each week ... each depot phase ... no end in sight really... wish i just go to sleep and never wake up really...

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poppy3Contributor

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Hi @eudemonism

Poppy3 here, the overnight moderator. Just checking to see if there is any support you need. It sounds as if you might be having hard time? Let us know. Happy to send you more support options should you need to talk to someone.

Take care

Poppy

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eudemonismSenior Contributor

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@poppy3 thanks for noticing my struggles... but i should be fine... just venting my frustrations regarding my ongoing problems. .

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MDTSenior Contributor

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Hey there @Sophia1

I hear what your are saying and I admire your honesty. Sometimes the forums can be like this when we are engaged in matters in real life.

You are a great addition and keep on keeping on. I like seeing you around here. Take care of yourself my friend.
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