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Sleeping too much
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Re: Sleeping too much
Love them, but understand they are toxic and beware of being injured ..... you're up close for these few days .... loving them through your actions @Former-Member .... but then retreat again and self-nurture to recover from the emotional isolation of people who don't know how to be loving in return.
Breathe .... nutrition ..... time out ......
❤️💕🌷❤️💕🌷❤️
Breathe .... nutrition ..... time out ......
❤️💕🌷❤️💕🌷❤️
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Unknown userMember
Re: Sleeping too much
oh @Former-Member I think you're doing amazingly well. aghhh! so much going on and a lot of it so crappy for you. gah! You are a lovely, caring beautiful person and deserve to be treated better. I like how @Faith-and-Hope wrote of retreating and self nurturing once you have your space back.
here with you and sending hugs
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Re: Sleeping too much
Sending you hugs @Former-Member 
You are a lovely, caring beautiful person and deserve to be treated better -- I agree @Former-Member, @Faith-and-Hope, @utopia xx
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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@Shaz51. I agree. @Former-Member is a beautiful soul and she deserves the very best.
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PeppiPattySenior Contributor
Re: Sleeping too much
Hi @Former-Member
I like what @Faith-and-Hope and @utopia write but I will admit.....thats it, you have done enough. But then I read @Faith-and-Hope writing :
you can see it in yourself, your son is starting to see it, and it wouldn't surprise me if your sister isn't seeing it too, and having to reassess her opinion of you.
My thought is that you should go, but plan on staying a short time,
And this makes a lot of sense to someone like me in Western Australia.
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Unknown userMember
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Wow! You're doing great @Former-Member 😙💜
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Unknown userMember
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Thanks guys, you're good to me, here surrounded by struggling people with little to give. I've been pondering what someone said on another thread - that I might be "getting off on running around after them" my family here. This is partly true, I am a giver, and need to be needed, and this makes me very vulnerable. I've come to learn that there is also great STRENGTH IN VULNERABILITY. Yes, I like that I have something to offer. Mum actually just shocked me by saying "she likes the company" in having me here (guess dad is less responsive these days with the dementia slowly taking hold), so that was nice to hear.
Had to go help my Bro4 jump start his car today. He was cranky because bro3 refused to do it & he had to wait an hour cause I didn't find his message earlier, and he "doesnt have anyone" when he needs help. He didn't want to go for coffee after, guess he needed to keep the car running. Did I tell you the other day when I dropped in I picked up an open tin off the floor and accidently spilt what looked like sawdust, he gasped and carefully dusted up every flake with a mini broom, oops, my bad! - yep, it was pot. Just had to share that little story. Quietly chuckling, at least he didn't blast me. We had a good talk. He's so not well though.
Rang my son today, timed it well 'cause he's just spent his first night alone after leaving his partner. It hurts to hear his pain. Its a big week for him as Australia Day is the anniversary of his sister my girl died. I'm trying g not to think about it but am for him. Hope I can go home viaxBrisbane, touch base with him, but he got defensive & said he's only free Thurs. I can't give more, know what more to do. Just be a presence I guess that stops briefly in passing, so as not to inconvenience but just to say 'I love you' - for those who have ears to hear.
Rang my friend in Newcastle & organised lunch Wed, so morning tea with sis on the Central Coasr will be the plan, then Newcastle then ?Brisbane then Home. OMG, don't know how, just gonna do it. Thanks for listening guys 🙂
Had to go help my Bro4 jump start his car today. He was cranky because bro3 refused to do it & he had to wait an hour cause I didn't find his message earlier, and he "doesnt have anyone" when he needs help. He didn't want to go for coffee after, guess he needed to keep the car running. Did I tell you the other day when I dropped in I picked up an open tin off the floor and accidently spilt what looked like sawdust, he gasped and carefully dusted up every flake with a mini broom, oops, my bad! - yep, it was pot. Just had to share that little story. Quietly chuckling, at least he didn't blast me. We had a good talk. He's so not well though.
Rang my son today, timed it well 'cause he's just spent his first night alone after leaving his partner. It hurts to hear his pain. Its a big week for him as Australia Day is the anniversary of his sister my girl died. I'm trying g not to think about it but am for him. Hope I can go home viaxBrisbane, touch base with him, but he got defensive & said he's only free Thurs. I can't give more, know what more to do. Just be a presence I guess that stops briefly in passing, so as not to inconvenience but just to say 'I love you' - for those who have ears to hear.
Rang my friend in Newcastle & organised lunch Wed, so morning tea with sis on the Central Coasr will be the plan, then Newcastle then ?Brisbane then Home. OMG, don't know how, just gonna do it. Thanks for listening guys 🙂
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Re: Sleeping too much
Go @Former-Member .... ❣
You are sounding strong and healthy .... baby steps will see you through it all ....
Just please take care, and pace yourself ....
Walking with you and loving your achrevements, including learning how to be vulnerable but drawing boundaries too ... from one giver to another .... how well I understand this from bitter experience.
Hugs my friend .... ❤️💕
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PeppiPattySenior Contributor
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heres something for you to have a little giggle about ........
About being vulnerable..........
Nighty night @Former-Member....... your doing an awesome day job .....and we are thinking of you darling friend.......
Please press : HERE to watch a cute video ted talk....
PP
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Unknown userMember
Re: Sleeping too much
Hi @Former-Member
I'm glad you heard something kind from your mum.
You have a lot planned for those last days! goodness! travel safe, rest lots. I hope your son is ok with all that is going on for him, he's lucky to have your presence and that its there for him when he needs/accepts...
I'm sorry that its the anniversary too this week of your girl, will be listening if you need to talk. hugs
