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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hi all,
I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd be here. In saying that I have had some interactions with some of you and you are all lovely, so thanks for saying hi and making me feel welcome! @Shaz51 @Determined @Maggie @Former-Member @Faith-and-hope @Smc @SoS .
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WIPSenior Contributor
Sending lots of gentle hugs to Holly for her check up & potential blood tests @Emelia8
Is she a dog that doesn't mind going to the vet, or you have to drag her in?
Ollie used to bark and carry on with excitement going to the ver, as he knew he'd see other ppl and dogs. All the staff loved him. I think little Levi is going to be the same - he wore himself Out after his recent visit for the mild ear infection.
Fingers crossed all is still going ok for dear Holly and he check up will confirm this for you Em.
🐶🐾
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SJT63Senior Contributor
@Anastasia
throwing my oar in to the discussion about how helpful and inspiring you are to us all.
much love
x
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
@SJT63 wrote:@Anastasia
throwing my oar in to the discussion about how helpful and inspiring you are to us all.
much love
x
You are very kind and generous with your compliments, thank you my dear friend. Hope you are ok? I haven't seen any updates. Thinking of you xox
@SJT63 🙏💞
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
@Anastasia Thinking of you today, as I always do. 💞🤗
I hope your day has begun well, and only improves.
Emelia 🌸
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hello @Former-Member is chat unavailable or is it just my phone that is not allowing me to use the function?
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Unknown userMember
Hi @Anastasia,
Chat should be available between 10am and 10pm Monday to Friday. The only time it will say unavailable is when there are no counsellors available at the time. If this happens, try again a little bit later. I hope this helps.
Cheers,
tropicalsun
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Been trying all day, will keep trying thank you @Former-Member
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Eve7Senior Contributor
I am worried about you @Anastasia
Sitting with you right now
💜💜💜
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Thank you @Eve7 I am all of those things and more. Just drowning and almost too tired to bother swimming but I have no alternative. Appreciate your lovely message. Hope you are ok beautiful 🙏💞
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TideisTurningSenior Contributor
I'm sorry to hear you're struggling right now @Anastasia. If what you're experiencing starts to feel too distressing, please reach out for extra support. I noticed you mentioned trying to reach out through the Helpcentre chat earlier- were you able to reach someone? Another option if you'd like might be to book a call and have someone get in touch with you. Wishing you strength, hoping things improve for you very soon and sitting with you in the meantime. Take care 🌹
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