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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
*I share this not to moan about my life but in the hopes that it helps you not feel so alone 🥺
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Oh @Determined I hear you on so many levels.
If only we had that crystal ball hey?
But in saying that we wouldn't change our loved ones, just the situation, true? It's so hard not to blame ourselves isn't it? Gosh of only, could I have, the list is endless...
Hubby didn't want children, I pushed...is it my punishment for breaking the rules?
We are human and it's bl99dy hard @Determined. I guess it's "normal" to question why. At the end of the day it "is what it is" not our fault so to speak. Like you I search for answers...what did I do.
I read something like"God only gives us what he thinks we can deal with" boy oh boy did we get the short straw!!?
I guess on the flip side we're the lucky ones...the ones who get to support our loved ones that are lost for want of a better word. The ones who need help navigating this thing called life, who couldn't do it without us. Perhaps that's our purpose? A selfless life. We are just late to the party?
I don't know @Determined
Regardless I am grateful for your company tonight whilst I question everything with a capital E 🙏💕
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
Hearing you in all of that @Anastasia
I nodding off here sorry.
Darling has us queued for a 5 am bike ride so probably should get some rest. Will need my energy to keep up with the pack.
'Only' 40 km lol.
This is our couples social outlet.
Will check in in the morning.
Trust you can get some rest tonight 🙏
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
I nodded off too sorry @Determined
Gosh "only" 40 KMs! Good luck!
Will be thinking of you whilst I no doubt sleep off the silly amount of alcohol I consumed last night. Take care D 🙂🚴🚴♀️
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hello @Emelia8 🧚♂️🧚🙏💕
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Hi beautiful. I am thinking you have not slept well @Anastasia 😔 Are you okay? 💕
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
Morning @Anastasia
Trust you got some rest last night.
Thinking of you ❤
Headin off on our little joyride now, nack later.
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Thank you @Emelia8 🙏
Not really. On and Off. I'm ok ish.
Still emotionally charged.
Just having a cup of tea to attempt to alleviate this headache and then I'll try to have another snooze.
How are you, did you sleep?
It's finally stopped raining here after many days of heavy rain. The birds are singing and it's very peaceful. You've told me you hear birds where you are too so I am imagining that we are sitting having a cuppa together 🧚🧚♂️
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
@Determined wrote:Morning @Anastasia
Trust you got some rest last night.
Thinking of you ❤
Headin off on our little joyride now, nack later.
Good luck and enjoy @Determined
😃👍✔️🚴♀️🚴
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
Survived the ride despite shredding a tyre and having to walk the last 5km.
Always enjoy a group social ride. Don't notice the distance and the k's drop so much faster.
Trust you are more settled today @Anastasia , thinking of you as I settle back in front of my computer and wrap my head around this dreaded report.
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