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Happy Easter Webb, I'm spending the weekend providing supervised contact for my son and grandchildren. If the weather is dry we'll be going to an outdoor adventure park and then on to an Easter fireworks display tomorrow. Sunday I'll take the children to church in the morning and maybe swimming in the afternoon. Monday we'll be celebrating my granddaughters 3rd birthday.

Hello,



thank you for keeping this going. I have had a quiet Good Friday but in a lovely way. Nice walks with dog and chats with kids while OH is out with friends (only second time since knock two and a half years ago!).



hope you all have a peaceful weekend and sending my best to all who walk this road with us (whether you lurk or post)



x

Hi all. I'm flying solo mostly this weekend as my person is at a retreat... I was feeling really riled up and resentful about how he can put his wellbeing first any time he needs, but I'm having the most wonderful time with my beautiful daughters.
We've planned a whole evening of girlie things and so far they've had bubble tea and spicy noodles, we've done a fashion show - I've dug out some 'pre-knock' clothes that actually just about do up for the 'fabulous' round. It's been so freeing and joyful and loving. I don't miss my old life that much right now - I can really parent how I want and be / love myself for the first time.

It's Easter, enoy it ladies - in some shape of form - as I know many are not in that jolly place at the moment x breathe .......

I'm fine - glad I've got a 4 day break. I sometimes think i should retire but I love my job keeps me sane, so a battery recharge helps me back on track.

My son is good and befriended an old guy whom he now goes to make him a cuppa during 'open' periods - they sit and chat. He really is such a kind caring man, if only people could see through what he's done and see that. but hey Ho, it is what it is.....

So be good x love sent out xxx

Hello folks, mixed week for me been off Friday saturday, working Sunday monday, healthy heating completely out the window really need to get myself on track I didn't weigh in last week for fear of the result which has resulted in an out of control spiral of eating, I blame the hot cross buns the most... I have a load of batch cooking to do today for week of meals, hopefully that gets me back on track

Have a good weekend folks whatever the plans

Hi everyone, I'm a day late but whatever! I thought the last week was going to be tough, as I'd been distracting myself for weeks with preparing for an event I was trading at, which is now over, so I thought it would hit me all over again, but its not been too bad. I had a few days off and did sweet FA, which was very much needed. We had an honest talk and I told my idiot husband i don't know if I can forgive him, and he'll have to move out when charges are brought, if not before. I've also had my friends birthday weekend to look forward to, so I'm away for that. I'm with 2 friends who know the situation, so it's been really good to talk to them and have their support. Next week I start the Inform course, so I'm relieved that's finally happening.

A calm and happy extended weekend to you all x

Happy Easter Friday Check in,

The week started low for me but a few days off have turned things around. I hosted dinner yesterday so my hard work is done. Just the Easter egg hunt now to do. I have a few more family meals but luckily I just need to show up.

Have a great weekend everyone!

I'm having a thoroughly exciting Easter as I'm working 12 hour shifts all through it. Also had my assessment report back and they have confirmed I'm autistic, currently flipping between being happy I know, indifferent and worried about what to make of it.

I had a mixed bag. Wasn't especially looking forward to Easter, but I took a bit of time off work. Signed up for a cheap 6 week gym membership so I could use their lovely pool. Can't afford to actually be a member there but going every day for a swim has been lovely. My sleep is a bit better thanks to all the suggestions on here. I think the msgnesium really helps..I'm still waking a lot but I think I'm in such a deep sleep I don't fully wake up so I feel a bit less tired.

Has a really lovely day on Sunday..don't really know why, I just felt really good. It was strange to feel so nice! I had a spring in my step. I even did my hair properly! But I crashed and burned today. I've felt awful - low, sad, just not very nice. Nothing changed so it's annoying. But I honestly never imagined I'd feel like I did yesterday ever again, and I did so it's giving me more hope for the future, despite the yukkiness today.

I also bought some cheap plates from a charity shop and smashed them at the dump earlier in the week - thanks LittleRobin!

It was a bit underwhelming - I think what I wanted/needed was to be able to scream and shout and cry but obviously I couldn't.

I got £50 from my bank so I've booked a massage at the nice gym for next week. Not the most sensible thing to do with £50 right now but I'm really looking forward to it. I'll be gutted when my 6 week membership is up. It's felt like such a little haven over the past week. It even smells amazing. I might ask what the scent is

I've got a busy week and have lots of work to do to make up for my time off so not really looking forward to the week. Hoping I can squeeze in a few swims.

X x

Just realised this is my first Friday check in! I've never felt like I had anything to say before now

Hey Starr, I've really enjoyed reading your post. It was as if I could smell the lovely scents coming from the spa and I felt myself relaxing at the thought.

I'm sorry to read you've had a bad day today after you felt so good yesterday but that reminded me that the same thing used to happen to me. I'd have an unexpected good day followed by a rock bottom bad day. Gradually though the good days started to out number the bad days until I now find that it's an unexpected bad day that catches me out.

Enjoy your massage and hopefully you'll be able to treat yourself to another week of swimming in the not too far away future.