Hi dear @Peri 🤗💜
I was so relieved to hear from you, I really had thought I may have said something to upset you. Good to know I havent.
Gosh it does sound like the fall was quite bad .. you poor thing. Vertigo is not easy to live with is it. My husband has Migraine Associated Vertigo, and it can cause a lot of issues. Interestingly he doesnt get the migraines as such, but his vertigo can be quite bad. With MAV you often dont get migraine. I dont get vertigo, but I do get dizziness from low blood pressure sometimes, and it can be quite scary. My husband used to take medication for his .. it was a type of anti-convulsion medication if I recall correctly. And also one of his antidepressants are helpful in treating it, which he remains on.
Good on you for working on your CV in order to look for some form of part time work. I wish you every success and hope something suitable comes up soon. I have every confidence that it will go a long way in helping you out of this current depressive low you're in. Yes of course you will be anxious about it all ... it is a big step. But a good one to take.
Have your doggies had their bath yet? Holly does not like her baths, but will suffer them when she knows there is a special treat in store upon completion of the ordeal. She is the same with getting her nails trimmed. Which incidentally she needs done now ... when hubby is finally up and out of bed, I will get onto that. I need him to hold her while I trim. That way she is still and I know I'm not going to hurt her. She knows she can get away if its just me on my own. The little devil. You mentioned that yesterday was a beautiful day where you are. My husbands family all live in The West and they too mentioned that the weather has been nice. Did you end up getting out for a walk with your dogs? Where you live now, are there nice places to walk safely with your dogs, perhaps even a nearby off-leash dog park?
The situation with your son does sound complicated, and clearly you do not wish to elaborate further on that. I'm sorry to hear that life has not worked out the way he'd have liked or anyone would have expected. It would be difficult for him too no doubt, feeling a reliance on you, and also having care of his daughter as well. Of course you cannot tell him to go, you obviously love him and want the best for him and your granddaughter. I feel sure you will be gently offering the occasional suggestion about him becoming more independent and finding a place of his own to move into, and providing the support he needs in the process. Perhaps in time .. he will find his feet and move into a place of his own to live independently again.
Thank you for your reassurances Peri, I do appreciate that. I value your friendship and support too .. very much so. I can always rely on you to tell it as it is, to be honest and up front. You are always practical and to the point .. I like that. Dare I say you are ... somewhat blunt? I have actually been told (irl) that I can be blunt sometimes. Personally I dont see it, I figure I'm just being honest. By definition, being blunt is a mixture of confidence in what you're saying and consideration of the person to whom you are speaking. Being blunt is being unafraid to say something, whilst remaining mindful of how the other person will feel. I see nothing wrong with that.
I'm glad to hear that you are slowly settling into your new home. Its taking a while I know, and your sense of loss for what you used to have, is very real. I'm hoping that by securing some employment, this will also help. If you are unable to find paid employment, will you consider voluntary work do you think? Sometimes that can lead to paid employment as openings come up. Worth thinking about.
Thanks for your post to my thread too Peri, its very much appreciated. I will respond to you, and everyone else, there later today I hope. Although I may wait until after my apt with my GP tomorrow afternoon. Not looking forward to that.
I hope today is a good day for you Peri. I will talk again soon.
Sherry 💕
