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Upset mum

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June 2020

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Posted Fri December 29, 2023 4:13pmReport post

Good afternoon lovlies x

I hope your week has been kind to you all x

I am so sorry to see so many new posts utterly heartbreaking, but to each and everyone you have come to a safe and supportive group of people who truly understand what you are feeling x

WeeWitch & Pippin always in our thoughts xx

This week all be it a short one at work has been ok very quiet but now done for a long weekend

Some good news to share about my HC where he is they did a strong man competition on Weds, the whole prison is involved, different weight groups for those who participate but also open to those who want to spectate he came second in his weight group and was given a silver medal and a goody bag but what was even more important was everyone from his wing came to support him and were cheering for him, the gym orderly said in all his time at the prison he has never seen that and how proud my son should be, honestly for someone who has always seen the worst in himself this is so heartwarming, I am so incredibly proud of him xx

I just wanted to say thank you so much to each and everyone of you, who I now call my friends, Fate really does bring the right people together when it is least expected, you have all become a part of my life and that of my sons you are truly amazing special people, no matter what 2024 brings we are all here for each other x

Love sent as always, be kind to yourselfs and I hope you find something to make you Smile even for a moment xx

Ocean

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September 2023

771 posts

Posted Fri December 29, 2023 5:13pmReport post

What fantastic news Upset. Your son should be so proud of himself and I know your heart will have been filled with pride at the news.

This week has gone so quickly for me. All my family have visited at some point over the last week and there were no awkward moments for my son. Nothing was said and no one behaved any differently towards him.

This afternoon I'm just resting as i'm not feeling great. I have a high temp and ache all over so I'm sat on the sofa under a blanket hoping I feel brighter tomorrow as we have the grandchildren staying for the weekend.

I too have been sad to see new people joining us here but know we will be able to help and support them through their own experiences.

I hope you all manage to find some moments of peace this weekend. Thinking of you all and sending you my love and best wishes.

Upset mum

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June 2020

2403 posts

Posted Fri December 29, 2023 5:29pmReport post

Ocean x

Aww I hope you feel better soon x

Honestly no one should be any different towards your son, but we all know this journey makes people distant themselves, but it must be so heartwarming for you and him x

I hope he is starting to take small steps to been able to float in water :-)x

Thank you for being there with us all xx

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Webb89

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July 2022

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Posted Fri December 29, 2023 8:01pmReport post

Hello friday check in

so glad to hear your news Upset. It is so nice to hear a positive story about your son. And Ocean I hope you feel better soon. I also got a cold high temp etc over xmas. Just feel washed out now

My xmas went ok. My one son was working all over xmas but we managed a family meal which was lovely. Did not see any of my side as they will not have anything to do with my OH, and his family all lives miles away. So its quiet. Nothing much to really report.

Just spent the week off work and walking my furbabies in the woods. Will be back in work after new year. There are no plans except i am hoping for a family meal new years day but not holding my breath.



Happy New Year to everyone. X

Mum second time on this journey

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December 2023

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Posted Fri December 29, 2023 8:43pmReport post

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Upset mum

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Posted Fri December 29, 2023 8:59pmReport post

Webb89 x

Sorry you have also been poorly, but glad you have managed to get out in the fresh air with the furbabys x

Unfortunately this journey as you know is out of our control as are how family/people see us but no matter how difficult and painful it can be, you are so much stronger look at how far you have come since day one, and for me as much as I fell apart at the beginning, I was lost and to be honest still am, but no matter how much this drains me I will not let it get to me, I have found a family that doesn't judge, that doesn't frown upon me, that provides me with the strength, compassion, understanding, and is non judgemental, and that is down to you and everyone here , so yes as a new year dawns, i would not want to be away from you incredibly amazing women xx

Smile through tears

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September 2021

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Posted Fri December 29, 2023 10:54pmReport post

So proud of your boy too Upset - like you all I want is my son to get through this, gather that strength/confidence he will need to restructure life and move forward.

Glad to have done all the family stuff now, so we can relax a bit. Twice I have been asked about my son this week which has made my boat wobble slightly but coped. I think this time of year prompts family questions. At one time I'd have gone to pieces but proud-how I cope these days when 'caught cold'.

so all in all I've had a good Christmas.

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AnxiousGirl

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Just want an end to it

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Posted Fri December 29, 2023 11:04pmReport post

Way to go Hungry Catapilier!!! Thats amazing. Upset, how lovely for you to get this news.

Upset mum

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June 2020

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Posted Fri December 29, 2023 11:06pmReport post

Smile x

We have so much to be proud of xx

Upset mum

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Posted Fri December 29, 2023 11:09pmReport post

Anxious x

Never look back on what was x you have the strength to just keep taking a day at a time

Glad you had people to keep you wrapped up in love through xmas xx

Upset mum

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June 2020

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Posted Fri December 29, 2023 11:10pmReport post

Just x

Thank you, I am so incredibly proud of him xx

Flower

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February 2023

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Posted Sat December 30, 2023 7:27amReport post

We are all so incredibly proud of your hungry caterpillar!! After all the weight lifting, he will be hungrier than ever for your next visit. :-) X

Seaside

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July 2022

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Posted Sat December 30, 2023 9:20amReport post

Upset that is such wonderful news about your Hungry Caterpillar and I can imagine how proud you must feel that is a great achievement xxx

Christmas was quiet and my other son managed to get here which was lovely- we are in a much better place now than this time last year and we will keep moving forward.

My thoughts have been with Pippin and Weewitch so very much and I am saddened by the number of people joining this forum recently.

Sending love and strength to everyone xxx

Upset mum

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June 2020

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Posted Sat December 30, 2023 11:57amReport post

Flower x

Thank you , I know I best start saving the £££ as he will fill his never ending tummy up :-) xx

Upset mum

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Posted Sat December 30, 2023 12:00pmReport post

Seaside x

So pleased you all got to spend time together over the festivities x

As your journey keeps moving forward as will the calmness of the sea flow at a much gentler pace to where it was this time a storm

Glad your son is doing ok and that you are also xx

Caggie164

Member since
October 2023

274 posts

Posted Sat December 30, 2023 10:48pmReport post

Hi ladies

Lovely to hear everybody's news.

Christmas was better than expected. I spent Christmas Eve and Day with my daughter and her little family. Then boxing day with the OH. We did have words before Christmas about the plans but I reminded him why this was happening and he promptly apologised.

I wasn't missing my granddaughters first Christmas for anyone.

I've had a couple of good days sales shopping with my friend too and I got myself a tag maker so I will be crafting my way into the New Year. :)