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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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ethSenior Contributor
I'm hearing you too @Appleblossom and feeling for you. Getting used to 'empty nesting' can be a huge adjustment, but overall a whole new phase of life where you can actually put yourself first at last, in positive ways. As you said, no more walking on eggshells all the time, which will be a huge relief when it sinks in. And very strong of you to be able to say no sometimes. No more having to negotiate every little detail with another. And space to really find yourself. Here for you if you want to talk more about this (or anything else). Take care lovely xx
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Thank you @eth
@Maggie Beautiful Rose. Maybe you will be able to plant one when you settle into your new home.
MOCEAN
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MaggieSenior Contributor
Wow @Appleblossom , how do they film scenes like that. Thanks, amazing.
I might plant a nice rose Apple. One plant I will get is clamatus, ( can’t spell it ) will find a pic. 💜💜💜
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MaggieSenior Contributor
@Appleblossom
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Beautiful. @Maggie
It does not matter how to spell or what you plant, but I found it good to work on reimagining .... somehow a better path opens up ... if not to the stars ... then the moon.
I better get off the peuta.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hugs my @Appleblossom
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Hugs @Shaz51
I am well atm Dear @outlander
Feeling grateful for my cat and my life and my forum friends. This is Big for Me.
I accept it may be fleeting but I celebrate it while I can.
My mantra and had been "pain reduction" for so looooong. It is mild enough for me to feel good and worthwhile. My son actually said something was good in his childhood yesterday. That is huge for him to admit I was not that bad ....
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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