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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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TABSenior Contributor
..No.. @Former-Member it was over already .. it's all good. So it wasn't ruined.
and no one did anything untoward ..just hope you are OK
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@Former-Member I wish I could help you. Is there anyone you could phone? Would you be comfortable phoning Lifeline or something like that?
Sorry I had to go off here for a bit. Shower etc.
I used to have nightmares about past experiences, all the time. Now, not so often. I know how horrible it can be. I still sleep with a light on at night time, in case I have another nightmare.
It does help having someone to talk to about them. 
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TABSenior Contributor
@Former-Member I totally agree, could have said that myself, re wishing could help @Former-Member
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Sounds like a plan @Former-Member .... 😊
Its always scary .... for everyone ... facing up to things that hurt us .... and finding the courage to say so .... but you're not alone .... you're surrounded by Forumite friends here who care about what you're going through ... 💐
I know it was scary facing up to what my husband is going through .... and watching my family falling down like dominoes all around him ... especially as we could see it coming but couldn't flag anyone to stop it happening cos he's an adult and protected by orivacy laws .... but you know what ... ? These dominoes don't stay down .... We keep getting up and having another go at this .... cos life doesn't stay the same ... and we're worth it ❣
And you're worth it ❣
Walking with you Hon ....
Hugs n hugs ..... ❤️💕
And as @Former-Member said .... whenever the bad memories come back and bother you ..... grab your phone and talk to Lifeline .... 13 11 14 ..... and someone there with walk with you for a bit until they subside again ....
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@Former-Member If your psychologist is experienced with what you have been through, that sounds like a good idea. Bummer that you have used up all your health care plan sessions.
I'm happy to chat with you sometime on the forum somewhere. If you would like to start up a thread of your own. That is, if you are comfortable doing so. I am going to have to try and sleep now, but let me know if you would like to chat some more. Sorry that I have to go now. Night night and sending more hugs.
Night night to you Mr @TAB I hope that you have had a good day. You didn't even have to go out anywhere to celebrate, lol. Pity we all couldn't have been together in person. That certainly would have been a fun party. Who would have thought that we could party on here, lol 
I'm not always home on a Saturday, but today I decided I needed a rest. It has been an interesting day. I haven't felt alone, that;s for sure.
Nighty night @Faith-and-Hope and anyone else who is still on here. Sleep well.
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TABSenior Contributor
It was a bit of a 'perfect storm' hey .. re party.. yes, re in person, would be interesting. Was all over the shop, well moreso lol when first came on here, and that really bothered be for a brief time that I would never get to see these people. That's sorted in head now tho, so at least something is lol 
..and yes either Mr or Dr is fine haha re terms of address, have answered to both in the past, well re 'funning' with people Mr Tab lol @Former-Member love it, was a lovely moment, well afternoon and night lol
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