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Afternoon lovlies x
Another week completed, and with the BH a slightly longer weekend ahead x
Hope you are all bearing up ok
Just home from picking the Furbaby up as my daughter and her BF (such sociable butterflies) have a packed weekend ahead , so for me it will be quieter, walks over the fields/woods exploring,
I have also made a promise to myself to pick up a book and start reading again, I am spending to much time watching Netflix,
HC phoned last night had an hour long chat with a few laughes ,he is good , we have sorted his clothes list to send in the end of next week so he is looking forward to having some new bits, I have been allowed to also get him a duvet and fitted sheet set, such small things mean so much to them x
I hope you all have something nice to look forward to over the next few days and hopefully the rain will stay away( I highly doubt it) it was like a winter's day this morning and know the sun is blazing,, good old British weather eh!
Love sent as always xx
Another week completed, and with the BH a slightly longer weekend ahead x
Hope you are all bearing up ok
Just home from picking the Furbaby up as my daughter and her BF (such sociable butterflies) have a packed weekend ahead , so for me it will be quieter, walks over the fields/woods exploring,
I have also made a promise to myself to pick up a book and start reading again, I am spending to much time watching Netflix,
HC phoned last night had an hour long chat with a few laughes ,he is good , we have sorted his clothes list to send in the end of next week so he is looking forward to having some new bits, I have been allowed to also get him a duvet and fitted sheet set, such small things mean so much to them x
I hope you all have something nice to look forward to over the next few days and hopefully the rain will stay away( I highly doubt it) it was like a winter's day this morning and know the sun is blazing,, good old British weather eh!
Love sent as always xx
Hi Friday check in
Even though it is still the summer holidays, I went into work on Monday as I had time to make up and it was a good excuse to get a jump on sorting the class registers and new pupils for September. It was eerily quiet with no pupils or staff in, but I got loads done. It's amazing how much work you can get done when the phone isn't constantly ringing and no interruptions from other staff.
My OH had his first counselling session with the Aurora Project on Monday. I thought he would come home depressed but he said it wasn't as bad he thought it would be.
My daughter got her GCSEs yesterday and she did better than she thought she would. She has enough to get onto the course she wants to at college. As a 'well done' she wanted to go out for the day, so we all went to the seaside including our other daughter and granddaughter. It was a lovely day out and the weather wasn't too bad, at least he didn't rain!
Even though it is still the summer holidays, I went into work on Monday as I had time to make up and it was a good excuse to get a jump on sorting the class registers and new pupils for September. It was eerily quiet with no pupils or staff in, but I got loads done. It's amazing how much work you can get done when the phone isn't constantly ringing and no interruptions from other staff.
My OH had his first counselling session with the Aurora Project on Monday. I thought he would come home depressed but he said it wasn't as bad he thought it would be.
My daughter got her GCSEs yesterday and she did better than she thought she would. She has enough to get onto the course she wants to at college. As a 'well done' she wanted to go out for the day, so we all went to the seaside including our other daughter and granddaughter. It was a lovely day out and the weather wasn't too bad, at least he didn't rain!
Certainly a blustery one today but thankfully no damage......
where do these weeks just go - it's weekend then no sooner it's another update - unbelievable and scary...... oh well done to your daughter Dawn.. xx
Son doing good and been jet spraying walkways today - bet that was fun in gale-force winds. He always sounds upbeat and pleased to speak to me. God knows how he would have coped without our connection, it makes me proud.
Proud despite the burden I carry, it's kept him going and given him strength and the fight he'll need facing his future. I then know I've made the right decision.
Here's hoping you have a good weekend. And sending out a hug to those feeling sad at the moment x
where do these weeks just go - it's weekend then no sooner it's another update - unbelievable and scary...... oh well done to your daughter Dawn.. xx
Son doing good and been jet spraying walkways today - bet that was fun in gale-force winds. He always sounds upbeat and pleased to speak to me. God knows how he would have coped without our connection, it makes me proud.
Proud despite the burden I carry, it's kept him going and given him strength and the fight he'll need facing his future. I then know I've made the right decision.
Here's hoping you have a good weekend. And sending out a hug to those feeling sad at the moment x
Dawn x
Its amazing how much you can get done as you said without interruptions, so well done you for getting up to day,
Congratulations to your daughter on her results, and I can imagine having a family day at the Seaside was just what you all needed x
Well done to hubby for completing his first session it will really help him in been able to open up x
Its amazing how much you can get done as you said without interruptions, so well done you for getting up to day,
Congratulations to your daughter on her results, and I can imagine having a family day at the Seaside was just what you all needed x
Well done to hubby for completing his first session it will really help him in been able to open up x
Smile x
You have so much to be proud of with our boy!
He has done so well and has you by his side xx
PS the boss at work came in this morning saying 17 weeks until Christmas! You can imagine my reply lol x
You have so much to be proud of with our boy!
He has done so well and has you by his side xx
PS the boss at work came in this morning saying 17 weeks until Christmas! You can imagine my reply lol x
Dawn that's great news about your daughter well done to her xx
Smile you should be very proud of your boy he is doing really well and having you to support him will make all the difference.
Upset good to hear that our HC is doing well.
Things are going well with us and it is good to see Son beginning to feel more confident and so much stronger mentally- we've all come a long way in the past couple of years and although it won't always be a smooth process we will journey on together.
Lots of love and strength to everyone and hugs to anyone who needs one xxx
Smile you should be very proud of your boy he is doing really well and having you to support him will make all the difference.
Upset good to hear that our HC is doing well.
Things are going well with us and it is good to see Son beginning to feel more confident and so much stronger mentally- we've all come a long way in the past couple of years and although it won't always be a smooth process we will journey on together.
Lots of love and strength to everyone and hugs to anyone who needs one xxx
Hello
I often read the Fridays check in but have been a little shy (not sure if that's the right word to use). But thought I would overcome it.
Today has been difficult, actually the week has been pants! OH had plea hearing Tuesday, within a couple of hours it was online in the local papers and in the printed paper the following day. Due to this I've had to tell family which was very hard. I also told my boss as I needed more time off work, she has been fantastic. Feel like I'm back to the day of The Knock. My boss at work then told me she is leaving, this has also knocked me for six as she is one of the best bosses I've worked with, she did make me cry as she said she counted me as one of her friends.
Hoping having some friends to stay at the weekend will help.
Stay Safe All, weather is not looking too good.
Hugs xx
I often read the Fridays check in but have been a little shy (not sure if that's the right word to use). But thought I would overcome it.
Today has been difficult, actually the week has been pants! OH had plea hearing Tuesday, within a couple of hours it was online in the local papers and in the printed paper the following day. Due to this I've had to tell family which was very hard. I also told my boss as I needed more time off work, she has been fantastic. Feel like I'm back to the day of The Knock. My boss at work then told me she is leaving, this has also knocked me for six as she is one of the best bosses I've worked with, she did make me cry as she said she counted me as one of her friends.
Hoping having some friends to stay at the weekend will help.
Stay Safe All, weather is not looking too good.
Hugs xx
Seaside x
Aww so pleased your son is doing well in himself and of course having you both by his side he will continue to flourish, if you look back at the beginning of this journey and look at how devastated and lost you all were and now the new branches of hope are growing it is something we all can hope for x
I know HC will have a bumpy road ahead but I also know the sunshine will return for him xx
Aww so pleased your son is doing well in himself and of course having you both by his side he will continue to flourish, if you look back at the beginning of this journey and look at how devastated and lost you all were and now the new branches of hope are growing it is something we all can hope for x
I know HC will have a bumpy road ahead but I also know the sunshine will return for him xx
Lonely x
It's more apprehensive than shy, we totally have been where you are, so well done you for reaching out, you will never be on your own here x
The media is horrendous isn't it but do not allow yourself to waste your energy worrying about it, yes it forced you in having to tell family but at the same time you no longer have to live with the secrecy of this journey within your family, the media reporting will be old news soon enough, but knowing it's out there is scary, but we have no control over this so conintrate on what you can control x
My manager has been amazing throughout this, and so have my colleagues, we always think people will judge when actually they are more concerned about us
Take a day at a time and please reach out to us for guidance and support xx
It's more apprehensive than shy, we totally have been where you are, so well done you for reaching out, you will never be on your own here x
The media is horrendous isn't it but do not allow yourself to waste your energy worrying about it, yes it forced you in having to tell family but at the same time you no longer have to live with the secrecy of this journey within your family, the media reporting will be old news soon enough, but knowing it's out there is scary, but we have no control over this so conintrate on what you can control x
My manager has been amazing throughout this, and so have my colleagues, we always think people will judge when actually they are more concerned about us
Take a day at a time and please reach out to us for guidance and support xx
My week has been busy. I've had the week off from work to provide 24/7 supervised contact for my son and his children. We've been to the beach, the park, swimming, an English Heritage event and a carnival. Tomorrow I'm opting out of the soft play outing to take a friend who is struggling with her mental health out for coffee.
My son had his 1:1 induction this afternoon for the Horizon course and has returned home quite positive about it. When he returned I heard his son ask where he'd been and he replied saying that he'd been to meet someone who was going to teach him how to make better choices.
Despite the terrible journey you're on, I hope on this bank holiday weekend you manage to find something to be thankful for.
My son had his 1:1 induction this afternoon for the Horizon course and has returned home quite positive about it. When he returned I heard his son ask where he'd been and he replied saying that he'd been to meet someone who was going to teach him how to make better choices.
Despite the terrible journey you're on, I hope on this bank holiday weekend you manage to find something to be thankful for.
Upset, thank you for your comforting words.
It's very true about my family now knowing, I don't know what the outcome will be from them but no longer have to lie or make excuses.
xxxx
It's very true about my family now knowing, I don't know what the outcome will be from them but no longer have to lie or make excuses.
xxxx
Morning everyone. I haven't posted on the Friday check in for a while but read every week. Always gives me a lift hearing people getting on despite what we're going through especially with the support of the lovely people here. OH has got a job albeit down the self employed route. He's enjoying getting out and about and I'm just relieved he's doing something now. We're coming up to the first year of all this happening. What a year!
Enjoy the bank holiday weekend folks :)
Enjoy the bank holiday weekend folks :)
Hello friday check in
Have not done much this week except go to work and go line dancing. Last night went out with friends who do not know of my situation so its nice to pretend albeit for a few hours that everything is normal. Supposed to be going for a long walk today up a mountain (small) but weather is not very good, so not sure if i am going. I am working all over the bank holiday weekend but hope everyone has a nice one. X
Have not done much this week except go to work and go line dancing. Last night went out with friends who do not know of my situation so its nice to pretend albeit for a few hours that everything is normal. Supposed to be going for a long walk today up a mountain (small) but weather is not very good, so not sure if i am going. I am working all over the bank holiday weekend but hope everyone has a nice one. X
Ocean x
Enjoy your coffee with your friend I am sure they are truly grateful to have you as a friend who helps distract them when struggling with MH x
Your son should be so proud of himself he will continue to grow and flourish xx
Enjoy your coffee with your friend I am sure they are truly grateful to have you as a friend who helps distract them when struggling with MH x
Your son should be so proud of himself he will continue to grow and flourish xx
Caggie x
Always good to hear from you, hope your are doing ok x
Well done to hubby for setting himself up in business a huge achievement, x
Always good to hear from you, hope your are doing ok x
Well done to hubby for setting himself up in business a huge achievement, x
Webb x
The weather here is absolutely horrible it hasn't stopped raining as yet so I guess it will be coat on for furbaby and a brolly for me lol
Glad you had a nice time with friends just been out can be a blessing
Enjoy the fresh air on your walk x
The weather here is absolutely horrible it hasn't stopped raining as yet so I guess it will be coat on for furbaby and a brolly for me lol
Glad you had a nice time with friends just been out can be a blessing
Enjoy the fresh air on your walk x
Hello Friday check-in,
Oh how I love reading about all of your weeks and how everyone's getting on with life. Thank you for sharing.
I was off work this past week and am doing a few things around the house. The big one is painting my son's bedroom. He picked a beautiful bluey green color and it's going to look so cheery.
Take care!
Oh how I love reading about all of your weeks and how everyone's getting on with life. Thank you for sharing.
I was off work this past week and am doing a few things around the house. The big one is painting my son's bedroom. He picked a beautiful bluey green color and it's going to look so cheery.
Take care!
Upset, thank you for your positivity in everything you write x
Prairie x
Oh how exciting I bet it will look so lovely when it's done, painting can make such a huge difference, so fresh and clean xx
Oh how exciting I bet it will look so lovely when it's done, painting can make such a huge difference, so fresh and clean xx