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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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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Hi @Anastasia , I hope everything's going OK with you, with your business, your boy, your mum, your sleep... 💚
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BowSenior Contributor
You know the drill dear @Anastasia a whole heap of hugs for when you need one…
🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
hope the weekend means you can rest a little bit?
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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BowSenior Contributor
Hey @Anastasia its been a really long time since I’ve seen you about. Would love to hear from you, no matter how brief it might be. Just want ya to know that your not forgotten about, I often think about you. Hope that you and your fam are doing ok? Love and squishy hugs 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
🎀
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hello beautiful @Bow thank you for your beautiful message, it really means the world xxxx
My business is going ridiculously well. I have to pinch myself daily.
My boy has moved out "unofficially" to his father's.
I think my mother has dementia and is being difficult.
Other than that I guess I'm ok.
How about you, are you ok Bow?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello and sending you lots of hugs @Anastasia , @Bow ❤❤
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hello and hugs dear @Shaz51 it's good to see you!!!!!
Are you ok?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
One day at a time my sister @Anastasia
Very tired , a bit worried but will be OK
We have a thread Caring for Someone Living with Dementia if you want to talk about anything with you mum xx
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BowSenior Contributor
So good to hear from you @Anastasia and so glad that things are mostly going ok. Sorry about your mum though 😞 and that’s a big step for your boy? Is he doing ok? I truly hope you are ok and not run off your feet too much!
I’m doing alright. Lots of ups and downs, but at the moment I am doing alright. We head off overseas in a few weeks, it’s been a good motivator to be well.
miss you!
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Overseas, wow, exciting @Bow !!!
Not sure about my boy, he's home next week for a few days so that will be good to see where he's at.
Miss you too sweety. I wish for more time...super tired xxx
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