Thankyou for reply @saturnzoon & positive wishes re: meds.
I read your story about your youngest son & you have my sympathy. I don't have any children - I have furry ones, but I think they look after me.
I am sorry you are going through this. Things will get better.
When we were kids, we would pick flowers from neighbours gardens! Maybe your son could make you a gift? A 'pre-gift' until $$?
I think it is lovely that he wants to get you a present.
I forget about what it is like for parents. I cannot give enough kudos, to all the good parents out there, raising children, whilst trying to manage, cope with all our struggles.
I am sending you some of my strength, & your little boy. How old is he? I am guessing around 10, or 11? ( Obv. plz don't reply if too personal)
I love kids. Life didn't work out for me that way. I am 46, or 47 I'm not sure - likely 46
I think it is far too late for me now. Perhaps in my next life, I will get to experience the joy - highs & lows of motherhood, or fatherhood!
Wishing you & son (s?) A reversal of fortune. I love how you said that @StuF .
Thankyou too for your empathy re: meds. It is a stress, I really don't need. I will make it with what I have - it feels scary, because what if I have a meltdown? And I needed more? It is really the first thing that quells my horrible anxiety. I am on more meds than I have ever been - all basically for anxietys / trauma. The C B D , is the the first time I have had instant relief. It doesn't take it away, though, I can function - very limited.
I am excited too for your volunteer work. What are you doing? If you feel safe to share. Plz don't disclose if not comfortable. I am making up in my head, that you are working at Salvos 1 or 2 days a week. (Because my local Salvos has a sign wanting volunteers)
Oh Hello @Shaz51 good morning hugs are a good morning. Arvo hug for you x
@PeppyPatti your reply was very nice. Thankyou.
I am so happy that you were able to buy book. That is awesome price. I paid around $20. I need tactile. I can't read - not learnt yet - to feel comfortable with kindle or what have you. I hope you find benefit from it. I think it is so well written - none of the 'fluffy' hard to understand - straight forward & I consider readable dirt person like me.
@creative_writer @MDT I had an idea, maybe we can start a book thread? For anyone reading the C-PTSD book?
I have notes on my whiteboard, that I thought were directly relevant. I am only on page 25 - slow reader.
Off-topic, curiously Since I started reading again, I can only read, if I say it out loud.
It might be nice to have support from others? And, interesting how differently we interpret different subjects etc. @Appleblossom @saturnzoon
and anyone else who is interested?
Or forget, I mentioned it🦄 idk - for me, it sounds good to have a 'book club' (I have never had one) & opposingly - internet sucks away so much of my day.
Oh @StuF I see, Lifeline bookstore. I didn't know that was a thing - I will look it up. I think it's awesome, I love hearing positive stories. Very cool. Lifeline have been invaluable resource for me. I thought it was only for ppl who were suicidal, (& I have discussed this) - I was informed, they are there for me, if I am dissociating, or any reason really.
@creative_writer you wrote a beautiful paragraph - I have to go back & find it - darn, I cannot find it. I thought it was you.
Good to hear from you @Appleblossom - I don't know what is going on for you, I hope you are ok - you made effort to reply to me! I am here for you, in whatever way that is possible. Oh - the flat tyre! Next thing, I open the boot to get the spare. There is no Jack! Well, half a jack. That is when I said to myself 'nope - f++K this.' - I am going to knock on neighbours door & ask for help. He is a lovely man, with family & a happens to be mechanic.
I asked politely could he please help me change my spare. He did it straight away. And ....... The most kindest gift - he gave me his jack. It looks brand new, & exxy - I kept saying, no, I couldn't take it, he wanted to give it to me.
Funny, I forgot all about that part of the story, until now.
Ok, I am saned out. Thankyou so much if you read all of this. I really hope I didn't miss anyone - if I did - oops.
Ahem
@TAB (ex roomie ☹️) thanks for letting me crash on your couch for so long. You are good friend. I will no doubt be back for a cuppa , or a scotch, very soon xx
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