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Afternoon lovlies x
Hope you are all keeping as well as can be x
Work has been good and productive , I booked today and Monday off as My daughter is away at a wedding this weekend so I have the furbaby, not long back from a beautiful long walk, the sun has shown itself today so made the most of it, cut the grass and lots of weeding but it looks lovely now so worth it x
Tomorrow it's my Babygirls 28th Birthday this is the first one I wont be seeing her but we had an early Birthday celebration last Saturday and had a lovely afternoon/evening
I decorated the front room with helium balloons, got her a beautiful bouquet creams and white flowers (she loves flowers) had some gorgeous hand made Birthday cupcakes a local young woman just starting her business up, they were incredible, a very talented lady, wrapped a few presents as I paid for her to have her hair done x
Had a video call with HC Monday and then an hour long phone conversation with him last night, he is doing well , have a visit booked next Sat x
I was catching up on the posts earlier and my heart was really heavy reading the journeys of others new to here and also the outcomes for some x we will be by there side offering help and much needed support, no one here is or will ever be alone xx
Hope you are all keeping as well as can be x
Work has been good and productive , I booked today and Monday off as My daughter is away at a wedding this weekend so I have the furbaby, not long back from a beautiful long walk, the sun has shown itself today so made the most of it, cut the grass and lots of weeding but it looks lovely now so worth it x
Tomorrow it's my Babygirls 28th Birthday this is the first one I wont be seeing her but we had an early Birthday celebration last Saturday and had a lovely afternoon/evening
I decorated the front room with helium balloons, got her a beautiful bouquet creams and white flowers (she loves flowers) had some gorgeous hand made Birthday cupcakes a local young woman just starting her business up, they were incredible, a very talented lady, wrapped a few presents as I paid for her to have her hair done x
Had a video call with HC Monday and then an hour long phone conversation with him last night, he is doing well , have a visit booked next Sat x
I was catching up on the posts earlier and my heart was really heavy reading the journeys of others new to here and also the outcomes for some x we will be by there side offering help and much needed support, no one here is or will ever be alone xx
Good evening Friday Check In, I too have been saddened this week to read some of the posts on here and my heart goes out to all those who are struggling. Please keep reaching out so you're not struggling alone.
My week has been good. Yesterday I woke up without the overwhelming feeling of anxiety that I usually wake up to. This was the first time in over 2 and a half years so I feel it's news worth sharing. Today wasn't quite so good but it hasn't dampened my positivity.
Upset, I hope you have a lovely weekend with your fur baby and that you get out for lots of long walk. Happy birthday to your baby girl I'm sure she'll have a wonderful weekend celebrating.
My week has been good. Yesterday I woke up without the overwhelming feeling of anxiety that I usually wake up to. This was the first time in over 2 and a half years so I feel it's news worth sharing. Today wasn't quite so good but it hasn't dampened my positivity.
Upset, I hope you have a lovely weekend with your fur baby and that you get out for lots of long walk. Happy birthday to your baby girl I'm sure she'll have a wonderful weekend celebrating.
Ocean x
So pleased you have finally managed the anxiety this journey brings, it must be all the self finding journey you have been on to help.you x so you should be so proud of how far you have come xx
Sorry today has not been as you wanted but tomorrow is another day, we brush ourselves down, and we manage to navigate through each day x
How is your son doing x
Thank you for the Birthday wishes :-) xx
So pleased you have finally managed the anxiety this journey brings, it must be all the self finding journey you have been on to help.you x so you should be so proud of how far you have come xx
Sorry today has not been as you wanted but tomorrow is another day, we brush ourselves down, and we manage to navigate through each day x
How is your son doing x
Thank you for the Birthday wishes :-) xx
Hi Upset, my son is doing well. He's only attending therapy once every 3 months now and that's just a check in as he's feeling able to manage his emotions himself. He knows he can revert back to regular therapy if he needs it which is ideal. I still feel the need to keep a very close eye on him but I haven't got that overwhelming feeling of dread that I had. Thank you for asking and for caring.
Ocean x
You must be so incredibly proud of how far he has come x he no longer doggy paddles to stay afloat, he has worked so hard on himself , it's the same for me, I never thought my son would survive but yet he has managed to go from the depths of despair, to where he is now, yes we have a long road ahead but he is in a good place mentally and physically x
You must be so incredibly proud of how far he has come x he no longer doggy paddles to stay afloat, he has worked so hard on himself , it's the same for me, I never thought my son would survive but yet he has managed to go from the depths of despair, to where he is now, yes we have a long road ahead but he is in a good place mentally and physically x
Good evening,
Another week in for us, oh got an apology from the gent who does his supervision at his comments a few weeks ago I am glad our police liaison pulled him up on our behalf, we went a walk with our furbaby this morning and met a friend we hadn't seen as yet there was tears and lots of hugs it did us both good to know there was someone else in our corner and knew she was genuine with it as well, I have an interview next week for another job I am unsure about it I think I am looking for something in a job that's not there, chasing something else to think about than facing my anxiety and feelings.
Have a good weekend as possible folks xxx
Another week in for us, oh got an apology from the gent who does his supervision at his comments a few weeks ago I am glad our police liaison pulled him up on our behalf, we went a walk with our furbaby this morning and met a friend we hadn't seen as yet there was tears and lots of hugs it did us both good to know there was someone else in our corner and knew she was genuine with it as well, I have an interview next week for another job I am unsure about it I think I am looking for something in a job that's not there, chasing something else to think about than facing my anxiety and feelings.
Have a good weekend as possible folks xxx
Hello friday check in.
Glad you managed a birthday celebration with your daughter Upset, and that you have your furbaby for company this weekend. Glad to hear that you had a morning without
anxiety Ocean. We need to take every postive and cherish it.
Intermoil 1974, I hope your interview goes well next week.
my week has been good as i have been off work. Back on Monday. Only in one week and then going on holiday, first time since 2019! Going with a family member not my OH but to be honest I need the break. We live 24/7 and never have a break from each other. He cannot work and it is a strain. I go out a lot to alleviate this but cannot keep doing that long term. So no idea how to solve that one. Have stopped going to see a councellor as i am convinced it is not helping at the moment. And i could do with saving the money. Been sorting out my bedroom, but even that is weird as he no longer sleeps there it is all my decisions on decoration and furniture which sounds nice but is just another reminder how my life has changed!
I hope that everyone manages a resemblance of a good week. X
Glad you managed a birthday celebration with your daughter Upset, and that you have your furbaby for company this weekend. Glad to hear that you had a morning without
anxiety Ocean. We need to take every postive and cherish it.
Intermoil 1974, I hope your interview goes well next week.
my week has been good as i have been off work. Back on Monday. Only in one week and then going on holiday, first time since 2019! Going with a family member not my OH but to be honest I need the break. We live 24/7 and never have a break from each other. He cannot work and it is a strain. I go out a lot to alleviate this but cannot keep doing that long term. So no idea how to solve that one. Have stopped going to see a councellor as i am convinced it is not helping at the moment. And i could do with saving the money. Been sorting out my bedroom, but even that is weird as he no longer sleeps there it is all my decisions on decoration and furniture which sounds nice but is just another reminder how my life has changed!
I hope that everyone manages a resemblance of a good week. X
Morning everyone....
I too have been saddened by some posts this week especially pain felt by Ginluver - I really hope she gathers her strength - it's horrible when a loved one is took into prison. But a new routine does unravel in the long run, bless.....
As for me, a usual type of week (gosh how the time flies by)! I too thoroughly enjoy my time with our family furboy. When out walking you forget your worries and it's all about fresh air & fun oh, plus a bag of ample 'treats' + waste bags!!!!
I'd love a dog of my own, extremely therapeutic.they are so uncomplicated and just show you devotion and love!
My son is a little off colour, I just hope it's not a 4th bout of Covid. But, he's been out planting up 100s of tomato and strawberry plants. Brilliant to think everything they grow goes out to the community. It sounds as though there's masses of land with a bowling green & football pitch and huge greenhouses etc. How I'd love him to carry on with gardening when he comes out, perhaps live in employment! We shall see.......
have a good weekend Upset and happy birthday to your lovely girl. Enjoy your therapy time on hopefully dry and sunny walks!!!!!!
Take care my dear friends and chin up...... x
I too have been saddened by some posts this week especially pain felt by Ginluver - I really hope she gathers her strength - it's horrible when a loved one is took into prison. But a new routine does unravel in the long run, bless.....
As for me, a usual type of week (gosh how the time flies by)! I too thoroughly enjoy my time with our family furboy. When out walking you forget your worries and it's all about fresh air & fun oh, plus a bag of ample 'treats' + waste bags!!!!
I'd love a dog of my own, extremely therapeutic.they are so uncomplicated and just show you devotion and love!
My son is a little off colour, I just hope it's not a 4th bout of Covid. But, he's been out planting up 100s of tomato and strawberry plants. Brilliant to think everything they grow goes out to the community. It sounds as though there's masses of land with a bowling green & football pitch and huge greenhouses etc. How I'd love him to carry on with gardening when he comes out, perhaps live in employment! We shall see.......
have a good weekend Upset and happy birthday to your lovely girl. Enjoy your therapy time on hopefully dry and sunny walks!!!!!!
Take care my dear friends and chin up...... x
We had a wonderful walk in the (rainy) park today and went to the playground.
I have to admit I felt quite anxious the last couple of days. xx I am really scared of the outcome, that it might be a custodial. It would be really bad for me and my kids.
I have to admit I felt quite anxious the last couple of days. xx I am really scared of the outcome, that it might be a custodial. It would be really bad for me and my kids.
Hi to all
Thankyou for posting each week. It makes us feel less alone on this journey.
My son is keen to start job searching & I just hope he isn't deflated too quickly. Browns agency have helped him draw up a 'Disclosure' letter,which he read out to a recruitment agency. Useful experience.
He has also got a place in a Circles group,so let's hope it is the kind of social support he needs.
I'm having a girly break& even managed another Parkrun. It's good to be with supportive friends but not be the only one in need.
Hugs to all
Thankyou for posting each week. It makes us feel less alone on this journey.
My son is keen to start job searching & I just hope he isn't deflated too quickly. Browns agency have helped him draw up a 'Disclosure' letter,which he read out to a recruitment agency. Useful experience.
He has also got a place in a Circles group,so let's hope it is the kind of social support he needs.
I'm having a girly break& even managed another Parkrun. It's good to be with supportive friends but not be the only one in need.
Hugs to all
Another thank you for this thread. I don't always add to it but I always read it and feel part of the 'team' whether we are joyful, fearful or just plain trying to get on with it!
My week has been full of all things to do with our grandchildren who may or may not be coming to live with us. It's a parallel waiting game with our son's investigation so if I'm fairly calm about one you can bet your bottom dollar that I'm anxious about the other. But I've been accessing material via NHS talking therapy and it's very much helping my tendency to spiral into panic mode by teaching me some CBT techniques I can try.
Today my son and I went to the cinema to see Civil War. Not my usual type of film but my goodnes it was a great film, although so tense I have toothache now from tightening my jaw so much, plus it was very graphic in parts so not for the squeamish. It was all about war photographers in a fictitious (but not too far removed from reality) USA and a road trip they took to try and interview the President. Afterwards we went baking ingredient shopping as my son wants to make a birthday cake for one of his children when they visit us next week.
Home now enjoying a glass of wine and about to watch Saturday night rubbish on TV.
Much love to you all xxx
My week has been full of all things to do with our grandchildren who may or may not be coming to live with us. It's a parallel waiting game with our son's investigation so if I'm fairly calm about one you can bet your bottom dollar that I'm anxious about the other. But I've been accessing material via NHS talking therapy and it's very much helping my tendency to spiral into panic mode by teaching me some CBT techniques I can try.
Today my son and I went to the cinema to see Civil War. Not my usual type of film but my goodnes it was a great film, although so tense I have toothache now from tightening my jaw so much, plus it was very graphic in parts so not for the squeamish. It was all about war photographers in a fictitious (but not too far removed from reality) USA and a road trip they took to try and interview the President. Afterwards we went baking ingredient shopping as my son wants to make a birthday cake for one of his children when they visit us next week.
Home now enjoying a glass of wine and about to watch Saturday night rubbish on TV.
Much love to you all xxx