Trying to stay Sane

@Anastasia Thinking of you today ❤️

@Anastasia ❤️

Hi @Anastasia , I just want to check in with you today...I think today is your 'day off'...

I was wondering if you could maybe book an appt with your holistic counsellor...I know that finances and time probably make that hard to do 😞

If not, then we are here to listen and support you 💚

It's getting colder here, I am actually having to wear long sleeves and long pants! I prefer to wear as few clothes as possible 😄 My right hand is almost healed (as well as the left having healed already) and I'm trying hard not to scratch it. I have a family party on Saturday night that I'm dreading - my abusive father will be there, plus I always feel very uncomfortable with that side of the family. However, I'm psyching myself up to go. It's actually just occurred to me while writing that that I could discuss a possible policy of minimal contact with that side of the family (in future) with my psych...I see her today, so will do that I think.

I'm sending wishes for your coping, sleep, hope, anxiety levels, confidence, your Mum not to be difficult and to get outside help, your boy to remain as well as possible, your business to go well, and recovery for you on your 1 1/2 days off each week... Also sending hugs and 💚 and ☕

• Here’s a bug 🐜 squishy hug 🤗 from me too my beautiful friend. I miss you so very much so please take care of you.

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Hi @Anastasia , I'm online early as I forgot the clocks went back last night. Today is your day off I'm hoping. I hope you can take some time to rest and just 'be'. To lie and stare at the wall and think of nothing, if that helps. With music, or with silence...

I talked with my psychologist about seeing my father's family less often, and then pulled out of the family party last night. I'm glad I did, I was dreading it. Obviously I will have to go to things like engagement parties etc. but I am going to try and limit the rest of the meetings...it's much better for my mental health.

I miss you lots, but I understand you feel completely overwhelmed 😞 I am sending wishes for that and for whatever else I can think of. Much 💚

Thank you for your message my precious @NatureLover 💚💛🌻🌳

I'm so proud you didn't attend and did what is best for you, go you!!!!

Sending you bug and big hugs everyday always 🙂☕🌞🌄🍀🐞

P.S my ring really helps. I still have the odd relapse but generally my hands are improving due to the ring. Hope you have one that fits now too?

Wishes back for all that you require x

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@Anastasia wrote:

I'm so proud you didn't attend and did what is best for you, go you!!!!

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Aww, thank you!! ❤️

And I'm so pleased about your ring helping! Well done! 🌞

I emailed the ring company but didn't hear back...thanks for reminding me that I need to find some other way to contact them.

Sending you bug hugs also 😂🐛🪳🪲🐞💚

Am hoping that this week is better for you that your last horrendous week... 💚

Dear @Anastasia , thinking of you...I wonder how your business is going, whether you're getting foot traffic in. I wonder how difficult your Mum is being. I wonder how your feeling of overwhelm is. I wonder how you're sleeping...

Sending lots of hugs and 💚

Hi precious @NatureLover

Thank you for thinking of me. I'm ok, exhausted and juggling Mum still very much. My boy is grieving terribly so he's been particularly low too.

My business is doing very well. I have a.small following on Facebook and the ladies that come love me. It's a beautiful Community and I have lots of leads and feelers out. I'm making around 50% of my previous wage and I'm only just getting going and yes our area is impacted by flooding so keeping a lot of foot traffic away.

How's things with you? Are you ok?

Sending you love and bugs 🐞

Oh gosh, @Anastasia , you've got flooding in your area! 😮

I'm really happy to hear that your business is going so well and you're making about 50% of your previous wage already 🙂

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@Anastasia wrote:

I'm ok, exhausted and juggling Mum still very much. My boy is grieving terribly so he's been particularly low too.

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I feel for you 😞 And I'm sorry to hear about your boy. I was wondering, on your days off, are you spending them with your Mum, trying to help her? Are you getting any recovery time just for yourself? Are you managing to get adequate sleep?

I'm doing well thanks...work is busy and I'm only just narrowly avoiding having to go in to do an extra day to catch up. I really need my down time each week. My hands look so good, I can hardly believe it. The weather is lovely, mild and partly sunny, just need a bit more sun. I have an appt next week to get my Will done properly with a lawyer...never done that before, but my psychologist recommended it as a way to help me with my anxiety about the future. She recommended a Power of Attorney including Medical, so I'll be getting that done at the appt. I am trying to remove any power my abusive father may possibly have over me going forward.

Thanks so much for your reply, it's good to have your news 🙂 I think of you every day and send wishes. Thank you for your bugs, they always make me giggle 😆 🐞🪳🐛

Much 💚☕🌷🌞