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GonePirateSenior Contributor
i encourage you all to join me for some casual drinking, social lubrication and light laughter right here in the beer garden.
Oh and before anyone gets up in arms about alcohol and its dangers the main beer on tap is VB or virtual beer
beer is the third most commonly consumed drink in the world behind water and tea
why not share the worlds joy with friends
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Jacques
My hubby looked at you message
and he said he is just coping , he said he was very anxious about mowing by himself this afternoon
Shaz usually comes with me everywhere , but she was unwell with the kidney infection so while she rested at home , i went to mow 2 lawns
last time i went and done this , I froze and could not keep going
From shaz husband
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JacquesSenior Contributor
That is ok @Former-Member,
I am glad you got to the gym, i hope you did some walking for me 🙂
i know many other children have been abused my religious institutions, and a lot worse than me. i am just frustrated because it was so unnessisary.
i am sorry you have been abused too, hugs.
it is ok, i know what i have to do, i just need to build up courage to get help
maybe one day.
Jacques
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JacquesSenior Contributor
hi sir,
yes, i can relate to that so well, i freeze on a regular basis, you are so brave to keep going with the mowing, even when you where anxious.
anxiety is a horrrible thing, it affect every aspect of our lives. i wish i had your strength. i just can't do it, i am too scared to get a job.
oh @Shaz51, i am so sorry your kidney infection is so bad. i get reguar infections too. and struggle to get better.
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TABSenior Contributor
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
@Jacques
I think it would be a good idea to pursue the Skype idea with professional support. Please speak with your GP and see what you can work out. From what you have described you are still struggling so much from the abuse you suffered as a child, and finding a psychologist you feel comfortable with would benefit you so much, and help you to move forward.
Even if you were to visit a larger town to speak with someone, try to reach out in a new direction and see what it brings you.
In our cultural blend, it's completely normal for adult kids to live at home with their parents, but the relationship changes. They are not children any more .... it's something I refer to as intra-connected .... everybody helps, everybody contributes to the communal good of all, because more is achieved that way. I am sure you help your mother in an adult role. That is being independent .... you just choose to be independent together ....
Hugs 💚
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KurraSenior Contributor
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Hi @Faith-and-Hope
Thanks for your reponse to @Jacques 
You gave some great advice...
What have you been up to today or have you written somewhere here already
Is your cold worse tonight?
I have my volunteer work tomorrow at local wildlife park and I have done all my homework.
I was a bit anxious but I am starting to engage in the program, I am hoping I will be able to contribute to the local community and for me to connect a bit more with people.
I am planning to go away for a week or two in Dec to Nth Qld and next July for a month to Hawaii.
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Unknown userMember
I'm gonna try to get some sleep.
Good night everyone
Talk some more tomorrow.
Sweet dreams
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