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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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tymeModerator
Yes, I agree with @Dimity . @Appleblossom , that is really interesting. There's so much in that that we can really delve into and consider.
At the same time, I can see that this week has been difficult for both of you.
I'm here if you need a shoulder to cry on.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
today when i visited my son in the psych ward, I was hobbling and dragging a big bag. A nurse pushed me through the doors and I almost fell over. when I called her out on it she said she was trying to help, but that is delusional, to push an obviously disabled person. I get she was pressured and busy, but please dont lie to cover up bad behaviour.
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DimitySenior Contributor
@Appleblossom and that's someone dealing with distressed and incapacitated people in their job. Oh dear.
Glad you weren't hurt.
Hope everything goes as well as possible for your son and he's home soon.
Glad you have the cats for company.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Thanks @Dimity
Yes I realise that re the nurse.
I did not want to mention my cats too much as I was aware you were feeling your loss.
Yes our cats do help.
I hope the upcoming week improves for us all
@Shaz51 @tyme
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DimitySenior Contributor
Hoping things are quietly improving for you and your son @Appleblossom .
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Thanks @Dimity
He is home. Wanting to reassure me he is alright.
Sensing you and I both, are feeling deeply wounded. Just by all of life. I need to be quiet for a bit.
gently bently
apple
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Sitting with you ❤️ @Appleblossom , @Dimity and sending you lots of hugs my friends 🧡
Last few weeks ( seems like forever) has been crazy
Hoping and fingers crossed 🤞 that everything will settle down again
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
There is a lot of fragility around for us all @Shaz51
@Dimity @tyme @Chasingsunsets @AlwaysMyself @ENKELI @heartathome
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tymeModerator
Awww our dear Apple @Appleblossom ,
We are sitting with you. Even if you don't have words right now, we are here. Take your time.
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ENKELISenior Contributor
@Appleblossom I am so sorry you were mistreated today. Some nurse should not be allowed to interact with people. I hope you're okay.
Blossom, I understand that feeling of being fragile. I definitely was in a fragile state the past week. Now that I am recovering, I come down with a head cold. Nothing like feeling physically unwell grr.
Look after yourself sweetie, you truly are a blessing on the forums xo
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