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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
Darling @Anastasia You are a fabulous Mum who goes far and beyond her duty of love. I have no doubt your boy wouldn't be with us, without your continued love and support you give him - despite the toll it takes on you. Over time, youll
both find a balance, so you don't stress each
other out so much - but you'll always have each other!! He's still young, figuring out the world, let alone alone himself living with a debilitating MI.
Im just so sorry you have the added stress areas of your Dads situation - I can relate to it all. You must have very broard shoulders.
Take day by day, and the it'll be week by week - small steps acumulate quickly.
I love you! & here I'd/want my help. I'm sending messages out to the Universe for you 🤗💕🤞🐾
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Awww @WIP your message warms my heart, I love you too sweet L and together we will conquer all 💪✔🙏
I feel so blessed to have found you and my other freinds here, I honestly do not know where I would be withot you all xoxox
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WIPSenior Contributor
You take care my dear friend @Anastasia
💞🤗💕🐾
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Thanks @Anastasia
I’ve been in hospital since last night. Just spun out a bit.
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Sitting with you sweetie, I am sorry to hear that. I know you've copped hard words from some family but I just want to remind you that I have so much admiration for you Eve. I think you're doing great. Some people think they are helping with their words or actions but in truth it's harmful and I am sorry like REALLY sorry that this has been the case for you. I am sending you a force shield for the future to protect you from here on in.
Love you lots precious Eve 💕
@Eve7 😔🌷🌹💞🙏🌼🌺🙏
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Thank you my dear friend @Anastasia it’s best that I don’t elaborate on what has happened.
❤️💔❤️
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BowSenior Contributor
Glad that today has been some what better @Anastasia
im sorry @Eve7 😞
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saltandpepperSenior Contributor
Not easy waters to navigate at all @Anastasia you're doing the best you can and I'd say you're doing it better than most. I don't think it's abnormal or too much to want a check in during the day, though it's obviously difficult while he's adjusting to medication. But hopefully rhat will change here soon.
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
@Eve7 sorry to hear you're back in hospital...I really hope things improve for you very soon 💛
@Anastasia I'm glad yesterday (Weds) was better for you - it must be awful for your anxiety when your boy doesn't answer. I'm so glad the appt for your boy went well yesterday 🙂 💙
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WIPSenior Contributor
How's today going for you and your boy @Anastasia ? 💞💜💞
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