My Mosaic

They do take 85% of the pension @Jynx so it is quite a bit. But a lot is included in that. By the time she goes into an aged care place she probably won't know much about her finances anyway.

Yes you do need a medical degree reading some things. All the big jargon they use. Thank god for google!!

Haven't got anything planned for afterwards (going in morning for tour) Might need an outlet, we'll see how we go!

I’ve had mine too on top of this gastric bug I’ve had over the last 24hrs @Jynx and dang cramps have been horrible. I remember you saying you were going to get yours checked out… that happened yet?

just watched a couple of movies. Nothing exciting. Gonna go try some toast shortly.

@Snowie And what else she gonna spend the money on? ahaha oh dear...

Yeah feels like a lil ice cream reward wouldn't go astray!! Is the home somewhere nice, or a smidge touristy, so you could explore the area?

@Bow yeah, I did have my gyno appt, basically she reckons it's the same old story - undiagnosed ND spent whole life being told I wasn't good enough or not trying hard enough etc, add in C-PTSD, lack of regular body strengthening, and potentially EDS and POTS too (the EDS especially would be wreaking havoc I'd say), and we got ourselves a recipe for chronic pain. So treatment basically just involves trying to build and strengthen the muscles around the area. Squats for days!

I reckon it's about cuppa O-clock!

That sucks @Jynx although some potential causes no real helpful treatments by the sounds? Did you have scans done? Any mention of endometriosis?

had me some toast and now got a kitty asleep on my chest

The nursing home is locally @Jynx so about a 7 min drive from our house.

They do have outings where they might go out for lunch so might need money occasionally but it wouldn't be much.

If I had the money I would pay some for her, but most of ours is invested. Not sure if she would take money from me anyway.

Your weekend doesn't sound great either. I hope the week goes better for you.

@Bow I hope you start to feel better soon hon. Being sick can take so much out of us.

Yeah just that same old frustration I reckon @Bow cos it feels like I'm saying 'Hi I'm in lots of pain what's going on?' and the response is 'Oh no that's just what it's like to be alive lol good luck'. And logically I know that's not the case, and like I am gonna follow through on like, workouts and stretches and stuff. But it still feels crappy.

Aww sleepy kitty on chest is the best!!

Aww thanks @Snowie I hope it does too! And I hope your day tomorrow goes... well, as smoothly as it can go!! 😶🤞😅

wanted to pop in and say hiii @Bow how are you going?

Hi @rav3n im… I don’t know. Feeling rather triggered and vulnerable this arvo.

woke feeling much better physically this morning, which was good. Just feel weak and lethargic and need to get my strength back from being sick again. And my back is sore from being in bed all day yesterday.

My SW called this morning and there was stuff that I wanted to talk to her about but didn’t get the chance. Then I went to my arts and craft group. I was kinda hoping that my SW would be around a little and I could grab her for a few minutes but she was always on the phone. I just sat and did my own thing for arts.

then I went to see my CM. I hadn’t seen her yet since I’ve been back. She respect my decision to skip my psych appointment last week, that I just needed to stay home in bed where I felt safe. (I was half expecting a different response from her cause my psych definitely gave me a different response…. And is why I am so anxious about my appointment tomorrow with her). Chatted with my CM about everything that’s been going on. She wants me to see my gp soon about this gastric issues that I have been having. I’m afraid I know what the cause is and not looking forward to addressing it. My CM also asked if there was anything coming up that could be difficult. I couldn’t tell her 😩 I just said no. But there is something.

came home and crawled into bed. It hurts. It’s a horrible pain.

ohh sorry to hear @Bow dealing with mental health AND physical sickness at the same time can make it that extra bit tiring and raw, glad you're curled up in bed to stay safe, wish i could make the pain disappear.

are you able to see you SW again soon? it would nice for you to get that proper catchup you'd hoped for.

i gotta hop off now but you're not alone, @Jynx @tyme are around to keep you company too. sending you gentle hugs 💜

@Jynx Don’t wanna burden ya but ya around? If your busy it’s ok