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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello @Former-Member, @Determined, @Appleblossom, @PeppiPatty, @Adge, @outlander, @Former-Member, @Ghost @Butterfly18, @Confused, @pippajay, @Womy, @Anna88, @Susana, @Bella1978 , @Muddles17, @Charlie16, @Dots , @Amberlulu, @KeepingHope , @Time , @RPatty , @Cracked73, @bonty04, @SarahJane73, @Bluesky1 @YellowDay, @Solar , @Winterz, @Carlachris, @SoSad, @girlygirl25, @comingup18, @Faith-and-Hope , @June9
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AmberluluContributor
@Sam3
I'm not sure at this stage how to remove Mothers guilt, I think it will always be around even if you don't suffer from MI, even if you are a seemingly perfect mother. Our children are resilient and I hope they will gain a deeper understanding of the human condition through these experiences of suffering and loss. We try as hard as possible to hide what's going on, which I have stopped doing despite my children being under 6 yrs old.
@Shaz51
I have been listening in to this amazing speaker who is very down to earth and honest and has been assisting me to have a deeper understanding of the whole!
Dr Gabor Maté
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
thank you @Amberlulu 
how are you today xx
hello @Sam3, @Smc, @outlander, @Determined
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AmberluluContributor
@Shaz51
You're most welcome :). I'm doing well today, just taking moment to moment. Yesterday was challenging, but changed up some things about how I react to my environment, kept my thoughts to myself for a change haha, which to some may seem like censorship but really when you're an extreme depressive, allows the experience to pass without further repercussions. Learning how to handle the continuous thoughts flowing despite feeling overwhelmed.
How are you today?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
yes one step at a time @Amberlulu my friend
I am okish , we have the afternoon off today because of the rain
i cleaned mum`s house today
and got the results of my blood tests today
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello @Reece , @sara , @Mrsjones , @Former-Member , @Amberlulu , @Sam3 , @Smc , @outlander , @Owlunar , @Myla ,
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AmberluluContributor
Hey hun, its definitely been a while since we have all checked in. How have you been?
Lots going on in my life with some family emergencies, but pulling through with my health and kids. Having said that, a decline in mental health can happen at any stage without realising, so just relying on my supports both family and friends to assist me in noticing the signs. But we have to go on because life continues around us. These are my thoughts lately. XXX much love hope everyone is well and if not let's talk about it. Love this space
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saraSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
ohhhh it is sooo wonderful to see you again @Amberlulu , @sara
ohhhh how are you xoxo
any plans for the weekend xx
I am ok , even better seeing you
my mr shaz had his second fall in monhs , he is a bit sore but getting there
@Former-Member
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello @Darcy, @Determined, @Appleblossom, @PeppiPatty, @Adge, @outlander, @Sherry, @Ghost @Butterfly18, @Confused, @pippajay, @Womy, @Anna88, @Susana, @Bella1978 , @Muddles17, @Charlie16, @Dots , @Amberlulu, @KeepingHope , @Time , @RPatty , @Cracked73, @bonty04, @SarahJane73, @Bluesky1 @YellowDay, @Solar , @Winterz, @Carlachris, @SoSad, @girlygirl25, @comingup18, @Faith-and-Hope , @June9
hello @Reece , @sara , @Mrsjones , @Darcy , @Amberlulu , @Sam3 , @Smc , @outlander , @Dec , @Myla
sorry you feels so overwhelmed my friend @Adge
we are here for you to talk too xxx
hello and hugs everyone
hope you are all ok , please remember we care for you and we are here for you xoxo
love to here from you all
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