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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
For a while I have tried to find a thread I had started when I joined the forum that could be a "home" thread for me.
Being busy about the forum has been a coping style, where I can acknowledge all my different life experiences that had been silenced. Possibly do some good and prevent things from getting worse. Like the little boy with the finger in the dyke.
Feeling fragile
Needing Nurture
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
Hi @Emelia8 @Appleblossom
I am glad that you pair sound like things are improving for you. Hope that your day goes well
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Thanks @Oaktree
Feeling your gentle warmth floating around helps.
@Emelia8 Sounds like a good new place for you then. Good Neighbours make a difference.
@tonys haha... so the bookkeeper has you sorted. .. and you dont mind a firm hand.
Yeah maybe I have a little poker face but geez my son has friends with a poker table and poker faces.
Last couple days been better.
@outlander hope you are doing alright love.
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
Hi Apple @Appleblossom
I am glad to hear that the last few days have been better. You deserve so much good! Wishing you well
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Appleblossom
how are you going today my friend
hope you are ok
hello @outlander , @Oaktree , @Emelia8 , @tonys
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
You noticed I was missing
dear lady @Shaz51
thank you @ all
@tonys @Emelia8 @outlander @Oaktree
Moved bromeliad just like that… in my courtyard… little house…
just this week …lovely..l more than I need
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
We have missed you @Appleblossom
Glad that you are alive and well. Sometimes a little break does you good.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
I have missed you my friend ❤️ @Appleblossom xx
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Thank you both my friends @Oaktree @Shaz51
I am alive but going through a lot of suicidal mental torment.
Met a small group of activists yesterday which helped.
tbh I had completely detached from my compulsion to log on to the forum. So it was a pleasant surprise to feel I did have a forum family. Working on distinguishing compulsion from need and good healthy habits.
love to you both
apple
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RiverSealModerator
Hey @Appleblossom, nice to see you on the Forums!
It sounds like you are going through a tough time right now and demonstrating your resilience and strength by reaching out to the community. It's important to stay connected when we experience SI so connecting with your friends here or contacting a support line to have a conversation. Also practicing things that have worked for us in the past can help. What have you previously done that helped when you felt like this?
I'll pop some support lines here, so you have them handy:
Sane counsellors are available via phone, web chat or email from 10am to 8pm Monday to Friday (AEST/AEDT). 1800 187 263 Counselling
Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Lifeline Chat
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or Beyond Blue Webchat
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732, www.1800respect.org.au
Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or Online Counselling
If in immediate danger: 000 www.triplezero.gov.au/triple-zero/How-to-Call-000
Take care
RiverSeal
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