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Something’s not right

why can't I cope longer?

why can't I cope longer?

Something's not right alright... Not sure why I'm falling to pieces atm and short of listening ears. Hope someone here can put up with me.

I'm walking in circles at home... well, not literally, just can't seem to stay focused or finish anything... if I can even remember what it is I got out of the chair to do half the time...

And snappy with people, everywhere, rude even (which is so out of character for me), the slightest hint of being 'had' or criticised or misunderstood... oh boy, I just can't keep it in atm. The internal pressure cooker wants to explode & I don't know how to stop it.

I'm at the crossroads in life, moving and deciding if to bother starting again, or just quit on life / die.

And what's scary about that lately, is the thought of it doesn't make me scared anymore - like its just what I'm supposed to do. Do you think God would factor in a premature departure (suicide / depression?) like he accepts other illnesses that separate spirit & body?

Its just those kinds of dark thoughts, but not like crisis level or that, just trying to find my way, or other alternatives, something to look fwd to.... to keep me here. I can't see a future worth living & don't feel the internal resources keep fighting.

Don't tell me to run off & get antidepressants... I'm on them. Or psychotherapy - that's in progress... I think maybe I just want to be heard. Not changedchanged (disapproved of)... just cared about... Is that too much to ask from life? Oh I know God loves me and all that, but I still live on earth...

Do you know what I'm trying to say?Does anyone ever feel this way? I just feel so totally spent - the end of the line... ... ...

My two church supports are away at the moment, not that I lean on them heavy, I'm just conscious there gone...

Ha! Horrible feeling like the only close people in ya life need to take a holiday away from you, well, maybe some of the others I notice they have to deal with more, none the less - feeling abandoned 😞

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Yes, lovely pics @Former-Member .... ❣️ And I appreciate the update too. Love that GG is so good for you, and that your time with your boy was good too. Well done you .... you're making it happen !!

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THANX @Eve7 💙
Yes @Faith-and-hope, guess I am "making it happen" 😇small manageable doses :face_with_rolling_eyes:👍 (wish body didn't hurt so muc though). Hope you're holding up OK 💙

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Hi Emelia8, how are you? Ha, dont get me talking about aches & pains lol. Yes, sitting for long periods (inc driving) gets tomy back, need a support cushion and I'm forever repositioning, & butt walking to stop it all going into spasm where I simply have to lay down. But its All the extra walking is flaring things up doing more damage I think, flaring things up... pinched nerves etc at the end of the day, along with this (L)knee - can't lift leg to get back into van, have to use step, and knee pain last night kept waking me up😖. I'm not sure how much more I can do it, this travelling thing... its a push & i need to slextra analgesia to sleep at night (important when driving all day).

Yes, im lucky to have such a beautiful natured dog in Georgia(GG), she's a treasure - wasnt herself today though - wimpered a lot when waiting outside shops. But think she was worn out and wanted a feed + rest as when we got back to van, and settles, she whoofed down dinner & curled up under the bed snoring...

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Dropping off some 💞💗❤️💕 @Former-Member xox

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Found this old truck out the front of someone's home today and just had to take a photo. I edited it with a 'morning glow' (phone APP) and so pleased with result I just had to share it. I'm home from travels now, it was hard this time, but fun. GG furbaby is happier at home too. Hope you're all good? 🙏💙

@Faith-and-Hope @Emelia8 @Anastasia @Zoe7 @Eve7 @Adge and anyone around 💞 @

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Sorry I've not been sound much.

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Welcome home @Former-Member 😄🌹

I love love luuurrrve your photo. 💕 The original is great, but your edited one is absolutely stunning. That is photo award-winning stuff I reckon. So good ... I really do love it.

Sorry to hear you found this road trip harder than previous ones. I guess all the increasing aches and pains will make life a bit harder. But that is the case, whether you are home, or away travelling.

Gosh, no apology necessary for being around a bit less. I thought you had done really well keeping in touch as much as you did. And I appreciated that, and also loved hearing of your adventures.

So take some time to settle back home, and then I hope to hear more of your travels. Any more op shop treasures?

Emelia 🌷😊💞

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Aww, thanks Em, glad you like my photo. You're the first I've shown it to / got feedback on so ta. Roadtripping is more demanding on the body (forced to stay in the hop) but that and sunshine seems to set off inflammation. I can rest more home, but ya right, hurts either way, so as long as I can it's wonderful to have the distraction. Just love the hills, the whipbirds, ancient trees and feeling free. Thanks for dropping by, you write so well 💙

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Awesome pics @Former-Member

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