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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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Hello @Ceebubbles

the children are 29, 28 , 26 and 24 now , with partners , we were all together in march , the whole lot , one partner has 3 children who call me Nan ,

i did private childcare for 25 years

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Hi @Shaz51 😊

It must have been very rewarding work for you.

Coffee please .....

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I totally loved it @Faith-and-Hope

i looked after 151 children over that time , the youngest ever was 5 weeks old and the oldest was 14 years old

now my children ( as i call them ) are having children of their own , some of the children i had looked after every day for 12 years

Coffe please for me toooo

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Looking for company for morning tea.
Having Raison Toast & black tea, yum.
Everyone OK?

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Hey Tawney

I am having a strong coffee!

I am okay but sometimes I really struggle with always being the person assisting rather than being assisted. Yesterday I was feeling overwhelmed with work and the baby. I felt quite panicky and told my husband and he insisted I have some diazepam and vodka!!! Then told me to go to the GP. I told him in that situation I really just need a cuddle! Sometimes I just get really frustrated that he is not more intuitive to my needs - if he was panicky I would know just what to do!! I know he means best but ....!

How are you? You sound good 🙂

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Hi @Former-Member .... 😊

You got it 💕

I'm parked up in front of a coffee and a raspberry, coconut, almond and dark choc muffin .....

🐖 + 🍀 = ✅

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Hi @Tessie - not good for giving marriage advice but I'd stay away from the barbiturates & alcohol. Exercise & relaxation might help.

@Faith-and-Hope, been thinking of you with your bride&groom discussion last night, how'd it go? Still getting married?
Deep breaths my friend


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Yeah, I know! That's what I mean - all I need is his emotional support in those situations but it is hard for him (obviously)! 🙂

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Hi @Tessiie and all

It is coffee and biscuits for me and the puppies.
Some men are not very good at the empathy thing. My partner is the same with thinking I want a sol

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Yeah @Tessie .... ditch that tabs & alc approach - you're an empath .... only empathy are born with the mind-reading gene ..... gotta tell the others what we need cos they're a bit list with it ..... you're doin' okay Hon .... babies are challenging .... that's thei job.

When hubby's no getting it, articulate ..... "I could really use a hug right now ...."

@Former-Member ...... yeah, still engaged ..... starting to work it out I think, but they've still got a ways to go ..... and everybody has to come to terms with WH's situation ..... not easy ....

Baby steps. Breathe. Faith and hope. Love. Empathy. Compassion.

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