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[Former-Member]

How are things going with you @Sophie1 .

[Sophie1]

Hi @Former-Member 

today we paint the gate as it didn't happen last week 

so I am super excited for that 

appt went well - just usual Monitor and self manage instructions which I'm ok with as MsS is settling 

I am focusing on some self care for me and started seeing a counsellor weekly for myself and journaling which helps a lot 

do you ever journal ?

[Former-Member]

@Sophie1 

Great to hear things are settling and trust the fence painting went ahead today. 

I found counseling to be most helpful, in recent times have had an over the phone appt roughly once a month to 6 weeks but the next one is a bit closer given our present situation.

I did have a garden journal at one stage which I loved doing but have really not got back into it following Mr D's crisis. I did start one when we moved 8 months ago but entries are few and far between.

[Former-Member]

Hi @Sophie1 

Sipping on a cup of Dutch chocolate coffee ☕and you came to mind 😁. How are things?

[Sophie1]

Hi @Former-Member  lol I'm just sipping on jarrah hot chocolate... I'm ok - just tired and struggling with motivation.. thx for checking x

[Former-Member]

Can empathise with you there @Sophie1

[outlander]

@Sophie1 

[Sophie1]

@Former-Member @outlander Thankyou so much For the beautiful encouragement- 

lately I feel tried and tired ..

I struggle to find the energy to care for myself as I know I need to - neglecting exercises and feeling pain in hip as direct result .. 

MsS wants energy and attention I cannot give at end of a work day lately I am like a wet blanket 

sorry Pity Party here 

[outlander]

thinking of you @Sophie1
hearing you on the lack of energy and exhaustion. sounds like you need a break or some extra supports at home to help abit?

[Sophie1]

Thanks @outlander I have a week of leave in June that is only a few weeks away and hope to be able to have a break and recharge then .. also I'm taking half a day off a week to study for a new career direction so hopefully that starts this week and will aid in the hope department