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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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MaggieSenior Contributor
Thanks @Appleblossom reading along with ohs and ..ahs. I'm gobsmacked by some communication politics, weighing every word stifles spontaneity sometimes. I have always tried to be respectful, but we all offend without intention. Interesting though how different we all are.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
That case is heartbreaking @Appleblossom and sadly that kind of violence happens so often - luckily some women survive but it never goes away.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Yes @Zoe7 it was. For so many people. 
@Maggie and @Shaz51
Thanks for just being with me.
I have first session about ME with new Reclaim Royal Commission fellow tomorrow. We have seen him for about 5 months but son's needs have taken time and come first.
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MaggieSenior Contributor
@Appleblossom 💕💜💕🎵🎶
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
It is goimg to be a big day for you then @Appleblossom - we will be with you in spirit 
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Unknown userMember
One day at a time Appleblossom
LapsesTawn xox
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OwlunarSenior Contributor
Hi @Appleblossom
I will be thinking about your tomorrow also - I wish I could come and sit with you -
You have been thinking about this and preparing for it for as long as I have known you and now the time is here - I am sure this will be difficult but you are well versed -
Still - scary
Dec
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Thanks for thinking of me and caring @outlander
@Owlunar
I still have not sorted out all the issues in my head and rambled a fair bit in the session, but at least this counsellor thinks that it is worth while working with my son and I, and it seems to be helping. We are not getting "the flick".
Wrapped most pressies mostly chocolates for nieces, nephews and kids.
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