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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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@soul

Be gentle with yourself my friend.

"Grief is the loudest silence I have ever heard"
Angie Cartwright

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@soul, I've got no idea what to say for your loss, but will let you know I'm thinking of you and praying. x

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Good evening hot chocolateers @Faith-and-Hope @Anony18 @soul @Shaz51 @outlandetlr @Determined @Former-Member @Smc @JoJo99 @Former-Member

It's been a time of reflection for a few as we share with @soul in her sorrow.

It might be the time to gave a good pig out on the best comfort food there is: icecream.
All extra creamy, extra large and come with a box of tissues if needed. Here are just some of the flavours on offer:

Almond Chocolate Coconut. Chocolate/Coconut Ice Cream with Almonds. Banana Chocolate Chip. Banana Ice Cream with Chocolate Flakes. Banana Peanut Butter Ripple. Banana Ice Cream with Peanut Butter. * Black Raspberry. Black Raspberry Ice Cream. Blueberry Cheesecake. Butter Brickle. Butterscotch Ripple. * Caramel Apple.

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Thank you @Former-Member@Faith-and-Hope@Smc@NikNik@Determined @Former-Member@Adge@Grasshopper3@Shaz51for your kind thoughts and wishes. Doesn't seem real. My wonderful daughter has been cooking dinners and today my son took time off work to be with me. We got burgers from Grill'd and took them down to the river to eat them in the warm sun. First time I'd faced the world again, just easing into it.

My pooch has been by my side. She was just a puppy when my Dad died and was a tremendous comfort then as she is now. Just snuggles up close to me and lets me cry into her fur.

Might have gotten icecream on the way home but my lad is a bit of a health fanatic. He probably would have indulged to please me. So now I'll have a small bowl of Almond Chocolate Coconut please.

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So glad you have support @soul, take it slow - this is a sacred time. Love those around you 🌷🌿

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I'll have Vanilla Icecream with peanut sprinkles thanks @Former-Member. Yum ! But just a little one - so cold tonight brrr

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decissions @Former-Member Blueberry Cheesecake i think

@soul

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@soul I have only just read the very sad news of your dear Mum's passing.

I am so terribly sorry, and pass on my heartfelt condolences during such a difficult time.

So pleased you were able to share some final beautiful moments with her though, as that must be a comfort.

Thinking of you and sending you a warm and caring embrace.

Sherry

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Had to duck out, have whipped up a special pureed mince frozen delight for the pooch @soul

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Thanks for the offer @Former-Member but it's too cold for me to really enjoy icecream. A spiced apple pudding with cream and maple syrup maybe. Nice and warming.

Soul, easing back in gradually sounds good. Many days still ahead, good that you've got family around you for them.

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