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[Faith-and-Hope]

@Former-Member

[Former-Member]

It was so lovely to find a post of beautiful flowers from you @Faith-and-Hope - thank you so much. It brightened my evening 😘💞

@outlander - You are so kind, thanks for the tag, warm thoughts and encouragement. Today was rough too. I am feeling the loss deeply. And husband is in chronic pain again. I think all the stress is catching up. If it goes on I wil seek counselling when I can. So much else takes priority lately.  I hope I can pull myself out of it soon. Thanks @outlander for your support  - hope your day was okay.

A warm hello to all who pass through - hoping things are going okay for you all 💖

[Faith-and-Hope]

Hoping today is a better day for you @Former-Member ..... 💐

[outlander]

@Former-Member
Remember the helplines are there too. Sane or carers Aust can help if you need.
Please look after yourself too, your just as important. Hugs and hugs ❤ 💕💜💙💟❣😘😘

[Former-Member]

Hi @Former-Member,

It's really good to see that while this is a tough time for you that you are keeping aware of your wellbeing and when to reach out for supports. To add to what @outlander said, some further places you can contact during this time are Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Crisis Chat or Carers Australia 1800 242 636 or contact here

I hope this helps and I see you also have some good support happening here too!

[Former-Member]

Thanks for your concern @Former-Member@outlander and all. I am fine. Don't worry. Just still grieving the loss of my friend, going through the normal process. And exhaustion through being so busy. It's caught up, like it does with anyone and had a rough two days, but I will be fine after a bit. Please don't be concerned - there is no mental health crisis, just an inevitable rough patch we all face, and venting or talking to someone about it is therapeutic to get off ones chest. All is good. Thank you 😊 

[outlander]

Morning @Former-Member
Was just a friendly reminder 😊 of course i worry about you,your my friend 🙂
What are your plans for today?

[Former-Member]

Thank you @outlander, you are such a beautiful person. I felt bad for worrying people unnecessarily. It has been rough grief wise, I am up and down with it. Some days good, other days it really hits me. And seeing my husband in pain just compounds it. But the latter is nothing new for us really, and we always manage to overcome and cope with it.

But I was thinking the other day that I have had many past traumas and grief and it might give closure just to talk to a counsellor about it. Probably will wait until we move though, as my committments here are snowing me under. I think it will be therapeutic to get it off my chest once and for all, incase repressed emotions are lurking around deep down somewhere. I just need to find a good qualified grief counsellor.

I just returned from my volunteer work and once again feel better for it. I ended up supporting  a fellow worker who brought down in tears. She is a mother of two boys, one of who is autistic; and was evicted out of her current premises (long story). Although she had just found another home the stress and worry caught up. She is a sole parent under a very heavy load (long story), and she was struggling with a maddening head that hasn't let up for two days as well. She just broke down. I comforted her, listened and gave advice as much as I could.

It broke my heart to see her that way - wish there was more I could do (told her that). But I gave her the afternoon off which she appreciated. Her responsibilities have been so intense for so long that it is starting to take its toll. I am worried she will have a breakdown. I hope she sees her GP as advised. I am keeping my eye on her.

I speak with people every week that break down like this - Life is bloody tough sometimes. I feel so much compassion for them 😢

So so I am putting my feet up for a bit now and will cook dinner shortly. It's been quite cold, but sunny here today. The next four days will be full on for me - cleaning, open house, going out for Father's Day, doing some writing etc. But I seem to be able to keep putting one foot in front of the other (sprinting really lol). So that's a good thing. Will also have to check up on my friend who is grieving, like me. A good pair aren't we.

Hope all is okay with you @outlander - thank you so much for caring. And you do the latter consistently. Which is rare. Do you realise what special qualities you have? Anyone would be so lucky to have you as a friend or partner etc. You are genuinely loyal like me. You should belief in yourself more and feel confident when meeting others - you have much to offer just being you. Never forget that and it will get easier. ❤️

[outlander]

@Former-Member hugs and hugs and thank you for the compliments xox
i feel the same way worrying people, but honestly i dont mind worrying about you. your special to me too.
grief is so so hard, i am not surprised your up and down, its been 2 yrs since my nan passes away and we were like best friends. im still going up and downa nd round and round in regards to that. dont be too hard on yourself, keep looking after you too.
ah the joys of am empath huh, feel others pain esp when close to them. i hope his pain eases soon- do you mind if i ask if its an injury/old injury thats causing him pain?

i think you speaking to a counsellor and being helped to work through things and to move forward would be good for you. youve moved forward in so many aspects of your life already. you should be proud of yourself! try findapsychologist.com

im glad you helped that lady, i am sure she appreciated it much more than she could express. the kindness from a stranger can be priceless sometimes.

the next few days do sound rather busy! putting your feet up for abit sounds like a good idea!

mmm im okish, i wont talk about it unless you would like to hear about it. im not one to blurt out everything.
my toe isnt broken though, i just got a call from gp to say that its not so that is good. ive started crocheting now to and intend to make a blanket.

[outlander]

@Former-Member how are you holding up?