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Living with Ourselves

Sophia1Senior Contributor

Living with Ourselves

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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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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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@Sophia1

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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beautiful pic @Sophia1 sitting with you

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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So warming and reassuring to be thought of on the forums as our struggles become a tad too much at times..

thank you ...

It has finally sunk in that for the most of my life I have strived so hard for my mother and sister to notice me for who I am..to stop telling me how I should be..stop the comments.....stop telling me that I am difficult...stop being upset with me when I am assertive or state my differing opinion in general conversation...

I now realise that they are never going to see it from my point of view...they don't look at things from another point of view..

So the relationship that I have pined for will never be....I am now accepting what is....at the same time as what suits....so there will be boundary setting...there will be changes..

mother is happy with her decision...so be it....

when sister returns from overseas ...I shall reassess mother situation then....the relationships will never again be the same..

Most importantly..so be it...

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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I thought younger son driving up to visit Tuesday night...

then turned up as a surprise....my heart melted...had a lovely afternoon chatting..

he worked out that I was upset and drove up straight away.....got a great big..long hug..

I hope that everyone had some lighthearted moments today..

🌲💤🌙⭐️:face_with_rolling_eyes::face_with_rolling_eyes:🐴💚

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outlanderSenior Contributor

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@Sophia1 ❤ ❤

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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💜 💜 @Sophia1 ......

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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Will try to write more individual posts tomorrow...

know that there's are a few things happening with some..

head id quite confused at moment with painkiller weaning..

take care💜♥️💚🐾👣🌷💤

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What a lovely surprise with your son turning up like he did with a big warm hug! Beautiful moments to cherish..

My husband spoilt me rotten all day - took me out to lunch, then made me dinner - waiting on me hand and foot, and I am not even his mother lol. I am so blessed to have him. And my daughter sent me a loving text and gift as she is away at the moment. It was a wonderful day. Sweet dreams @Sophia1

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ethSenior Contributor

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So happy for you having such a wonderful surprise yesterday @Sophia1. Hoping the good vibes continue today xx

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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Thank you all.....means so very much...is helping me through this period

I promise not to write an epic reply..

(read somewhere on a thread can be off putting ...even upsetting..

apologies if that has been the case..

will look out for each of you when my mind allows...

please tag me if you need a listening ear...not usually on late hours though...

will get back to you..

💜♥️💚🐾👣

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