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Tough Times

Lee82Senior Contributor23 Apr 2020, 1:27 pm AEST

Tough Times

I thought I'd open up this discussion for anyone going through a rough time at the moment and want to get some extra support.
I am struggling a lot at the moment dealing with a range of things. One thing a struggle with is Anxiety. This is something I deal with everyday. I wake up with it every morning and fall asleep (when I sleep) with it every night. Some days are worse than other days. Distractions play a big part in coping with it daily. At the moment being stuck at home schooling my kids is my biggest distraction. It helps most of the time however sometimes it can be a real struggle to stay present and calm. We as a family try to go for a walk everyday. We take our family dog with us. Another distraction for me is cooking but this can be a challenge as I struggle with motivating myself but when I get into it I create some nice things. Today my 8year old son and I made oat based banana and chic chip muffins. 😋😋

I hope everyone's day has been a good day filled with self care and motivation.
@Former-Member @Angels333 @Sans911 @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @Snowie @eth @outlander @Former-Member @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @BlueBay

And anyone else who I have missed. All are welcome to join.

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Unknown userMember01 May 2020, 10:03 pm AEST

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Hi @mudsum,

I'm so sorry you are struggling with horrible memories of childhood sexual abuse tonight - that is such an awful experience to be having! I just wanted to let you know that I have sent you a check-in email.

Please try your best to take care!

Amour_Et_Psyché

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Zoe7Senior Contributor01 May 2020, 10:05 pm AEST

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Hey @mudsum It is great to see you back but I wish for you it was under better circumstances. What you are going through is a horrible place to be Hon. Hearing you and sitting with you

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Sans911Senior Contributor01 May 2020, 10:06 pm AEST

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Hearing how hard it is for you right now @mudsum. Is there anything you can do now that's gentle self care for yourself?

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Lee82Senior Contributor01 May 2020, 10:13 pm AEST

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Having some ice cream and thinking of you babe. @Former-Member

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Lee82Senior Contributor01 May 2020, 10:39 pm AEST

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@Former-Member

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mudsumSenior Contributor01 May 2020, 10:39 pm AEST

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Oh my I did just eat peters icecream!!! Now I’m really cold!!! Under my blankets is a safe place to be with my soft toys!!

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mudsumSenior Contributor01 May 2020, 10:40 pm AEST

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Thankyou!!!
Sometimes I get worried about where to write. Do hope here was ok

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Zoe7Senior Contributor01 May 2020, 10:41 pm AEST

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Sounds like a great place to be @mudsum Snuggled into your toys and nice and cosy.

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Unknown userMember01 May 2020, 10:41 pm AEST

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@mudsum , it is completely ok that you have shared here. Unfortunately I know too well the pain of sexual abuse at that age and it's is unfathomable that someone could be so evil to that to a child. I am so sorry you are dealing with that tonight, please know that I truly understand and wish there was something I could to to ease your pain. I understand you feeling broken, I do as well when I go there. I also have immense guilt like it was my fault that it at 5. No child asks for it ever. A mantra that my counsellor has inner child living by at them moment and it seems to help
"Be Brave, Be Strong and remember that it's them that are wrong" So @mudsum , be strong my friend, be brave and know you did nothing wrong. 💛

I put off getting a weight blanket for the same reason, but exh2 found them in spotlight and though he paid half price at their full cost they where still way cheaper then on line. @mudsum and @Appleblossom if you have a spotlight near you definitely check them out

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Unknown userMember01 May 2020, 10:42 pm AEST

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Guess what someone just went a got a rather large bowl of @Lee82 😂 thank you lovely

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