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Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Hi All

There is a thread operating on the Lived Experience Forum under Night Shift where members who are having trouble sleeping for any reason give a bit of a shout-out, to see if there is anyone else sleepless and looking for company. It's been such a great thing, I thought I would start one over here too.

I have had the odd few nights where I have woken up on and off, and my kids have been having a bit of trouble some nights too, depending on what has happened during the day.

Being a carer can be lonely too, so if you are making an after-midnight cup of something hot, and wonder who else might be doing that too, maybe have a look-in here and see if anyone else is about.

☕️

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Good idea @outlander

So far

We have cut back on our workload

I have been put on the DSP pension

But feels like a bit early for other supports

And still looking after our mums

Not sure when and what the next steps are yet

If it is dialysis, I will be on it for 5hours , 4 days a week

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@Shaz51 have you and Mr Shaz considered applying through my aged care or NDIS depending on your age? it might not cover much at the moment but at least you could have some supports in place. they can help with stuff in the home (like cleaning etc), taking you or mr shaz to appointments, social supports

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At a very low ebb energy-wise @outlander . Just a bit quiet. Shite still hitting fans all over the place here …. but that’s what it’s like to divorce one of these creatures 😖:face_with_rolling_eyes:🤨😔

Lots of ☕️🎨☕️🎼☕️🌷☕️🤐☕️😴☕️ ….

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oh dear @Faith-and-Hope i can understand that. seems like i have stuff hitting the fan here and just spreading faster then wildfire
have you been able to do things to look after yourself though?

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Yeah @outlander. Visiting family at the mo. Sleeping a lot. Gentle crafting.

Hugs for your tough time too …. ❤️

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are you in WA still as your home state? @Faith-and-Hope or with the divorce has that changed?

on my 'bucket list' I've put travel to WA, so many stunning places there. I'm not one to travel around Australia but i would definently be willing to travel the entire WA state!

have you been able to do any of your paintings?

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Hi @outlander

Thanks so much for asking, but I can’t say much online at the moment …..

WA is a lovely and very diverse place, so I am glad it is on your bucket list ❣️

I am still “between states” and “between homes”. The divorce hasn’t changed the mess the ex made of things before he left. I have just found ways to embrace it and live with it anyway, taking the good with the bad and staying as optimistic as I can amongst all the 🌵. I am painting a little, but creating a lot.

😘💕

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thats really tough @Faith-and-Hope i do know there was alot of mess created but i hope that improves overtime for you

creating sounds interesting.... have you found a new crafty hobby?

ive found crocheting quite good. i tried diamond art but i couldnt really get into it

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Good morning to everyone here too.
anyone care for a cup of tea/coffee?

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Not a new craft or hobby @outlander . Just a lot of different ones, so I can always pick something up and get into it. Crocheting is one of them. I am making a blanket for one of my baby dragons at the moment.

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