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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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DeterminedSenior Contributor
Always happy to listen @Anastasia
Even if it is only to acknowledge that you are having a bad day. Fully understand that someday that is enough and nothing more can be said 🥺
Sitting here with you.
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Thank you @Determined
Are you ok, wanna talk?
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
Thank you @Anastasia
Doing ok tonight. Doing better. Still having unexpected moments where I feel like crying for no reason. But doing ok.
Had a moment yesterday where I really questioned if sticking around and not taking the kids and running was in their best interests. And that makes me sad.
Things definatly need to change. But that is on me in many ways. We have boundaries, I need to stick to them rather than going weak on it when things get bumpy.
Also wired that I don't have the capacity to complete my final university assessment to an acceptable standard. Will be a week over due thanks to uni being accommodating to my limitations.
Was hoping to have it done today but will still be chipping away tomorrow and Sunday.
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Can I just sat I think you are amazing @Determined !!!
Honestly from the bottom of my soul I just want to say you're doing great. Far out could it be any harder?
A break must be due, surely?
Hey, I appreciate you being here, knowing that I'm not alone. Wish I was...wish that you and others weren't suffering. @Determined how'd it get so hard?
I remember when I first started chatting to my boyfriend saying that my boys were pretty much self sufficient blah blah blah. How far from the truth is that? Who was I kidding. The guilt.. misleading but then I didn't even know it was a lie. I feel like if he'd known back then, well no it's more than a feeling I know if he'd known back then we'd never have pursued...poor guythe guilt @Determined
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
@Shaz51 🙏💕
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Em I cried thru dinner, I can't stop @Emelia8
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Ohhh @Anastasia , sitting with you my sister xoxo ❤❤🥰🙏
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Thank you so much @Shaz51
I hate it being about me but tonight I feel so broken like I haven't before. I'm morning the lid that I thought I would have had and I am so sad. I'm sorry
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Awww nooo, I am so sorry to hear that @Anastasia
Do you need a hug? 🤗
I'm heading off to bed now, as I'm really tired. But feel free to tag me and I will get back to you when I can.
I hope you are able to get some restful sleep tonight and things look a little more positive for you all tomorrow.
Sending some love your way. 💞
Hi also to you @Determined , and you too @Shaz51 @Eve7 @WIP Wishing each of you the best.
Emelia
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
I have made so many mistakes
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