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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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Thank you for your supports @Emelia8

i will try to get back to you soon

Sending you a good book to read

Your choice of a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallow on the side.

I sent one to Exoplanet earlier.

Idea just popped into my head


Hoping that you are managing some sleep.

A gentle hug for you

I love hugs

Good night

Sophia1

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just wanted to send some love @Sophia1

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Thank you @tonys

I have done that myself reply to the first post I see when I sign on as something reaches me.

I have had a couple of replies and some not.

Some people want to actually chat which does not work for me as I am on here less.

It also takes me forever to express myself.

My younger son tells me that I take too long to say anything.

He lives in a fast world.

Text messages with one sentence.

you might enjoy Friday night feast thread. That is one way to meet people.

There is also good morning that is fast moving and very brief responses.

I am pleased to hear that you have a nurse checking your ribs. That is a big impact on your body so slow down a little. Yes I know I sound like a mother.

Great that you were able to talk to the nurse about how you were feeling also. That would be more grounding and helpful on the day.


Creating cards to show is brilliant. I have often thought of doing that myself out of frustration. I have a very soft tone voice.

Throw into that formula people not listening can be infuriating.

I don’t work for Sane.

After people have been on the forums for a period of time they can request to become a community guide. There is a certain time of year when they advertise.

This does not suit me commitment wise and I am more at ease replying to people whom I want to.

As far as my current challenges in the real world I have shared little as a way of escaping from them if that makes sense.

@Appleblossom knows more about my situation and has an understanding from within her own life.wWe have known one another for several years now.

Thank you for the kind offer though.

Possibly into fantasy land every now and then might be better for me.

Certainly more fun
I can fly somewhere trying hard not to singe my wings.


Well Ihave written another book.

It needs proof reading I find it hard on my phone.

Pleasing to hear also that you are feeling better than before.

That is why checked in on you tonight.

Sorry about the overall tone.I am very tired and drained myself

Sleep well and take care my friend

Sophia1

Goodnight

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That is lovely thank you @outlander

It has been heavy going here and in real life

I am very drained and need sleep

sending you some love e press post

I cannot type properly on phone

especially when tired

goodnight and take care

will send you a message soon

good igbt

Sophia1

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@Sophia1 Thankyou for your tips re joining other threads. Hands are to big and slow for fast moving forums and i get nervous about writing people that havnt sought my contact first. My imagination and black humour , is not everyone's cup of tea so unless some one invites it, I wont persist in offering it.

If i think someone is drowning and no one has helped them yet, or if some one offers a different point of view, "politely" , I try to respond in kind. But your suggestions show, you care and i thank you for that. Without thoughtful feed back , how will we grow...?

Re your difficulties . I only do what any one on sane would. Let you know we are here. I can see how busy you are , so I only write to you in response to your letters . I know you have a superb network of support around you already and wont add to your clutter unless called upon.

Thanks again for your thoughtful advice, letters and support

Hope you are as well as you can be and i wish the very best outcomes , for you and your challenges. I good faith tonys mb1

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Hello @maddison . I'm very nervous about writing now, and i dont think thats how it meant to be. Youve sent 3 letters so In the bush, if a hand is offered we don't brush it away. To be clear, i'm fine with constructive criticism, polite advice, and actually enjoy respectful debate , , and a mature logically explained , different opinion. The line is,..... when it gets personal. Please please.. take into account that i am autistic and the computor hides that from you. !!!

The first paragraph of your letter sounded like an apology, The short comings in my I Q

left me confused about the second paragraph. . . . 8 people fall to suicide ever day. 75% of them are men.

2 of them in my street last year....... I wonder how much they felt. I can only tell you that I 'feel' heaps mate and will never assume your or another's feelings. Was the letter about your feelings.....

Any way you actually don't need to apologise at all . People with autism, have a need for things to ,{ Fit...}

Things with out logical explanation and conclusion, messes with.. some ..autistic peoples brains .... big time.. This got to me way more than i thought it would..... No one ever explained to me why you would post that..... 'I have your phone number"..... and am not a real person unless i pick up the phone and call you.... and what bothers me, .... I know the system..... No one ever will, explain the motives here.

I read my posts an poem over and over . there is no joke in it or ill intent , My Rn couldnt see it either..... I read your ....phone call ....post over and over . Politeness was missing.... and i cant find where i invited hostility..

Because i don't understand only means, it will only happen again... I will be nervous of every word i write to you for fear of an eruption. and your mental health and your job comes first.

This forum is meant to be about heeling ,... for me , some pleasure and an outlet, contact with some one other than people at work.

I always did say when i joined that there needs to be a chat room thats set up for people with intellectual disabilities and advanced levels of autism...etc.. such as myself... moderated by specialists in that field.. Hoping sane forums gets the hint and I will be first to join..Maybe you could suggest it to them.

If some one knows of something like that, i would be forever grateful if you could send me some info

I know you have enough good friends on these forums, that you don't need to risk your mental heath or job, corresponding with me

You take care of your self Maddison. I'll stick to what i do best, ... ploughing the paddock..

Yours with the very best intentions .... tonys

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Hello @tonys

@I wrote a book in reply and thought no headache in the making

My struggles with son are out of my control and I do not like to offload at the same time I feel as though I must respect him..

I do not have as much support as you think..

Interest in me can wane as people migrate to other more frequently populated threads..

How can you support me?

Tell me about your interests.. start a conversation..

I self isolate in real life so am starved for interesting conversation..

You will be supporting me in this way.

I have always been independent to a certain degree and am not good at asking for support..

Does that make sense?

Friends

Sophia1

ps I am fascinated with cemeteries and lives in the past

love history

and much more

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Sorry @tonys

I did not see your last post..

Do not want to intrude..

Take care of You

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