30-03-2024 10:19 AM
30-03-2024 10:19 AM
Yes yesterday @Healandlove
I spent a lot of time on the forum
Also step D1 and grandson came for lunch -- she brought lunch
Grandson nearly had a sleep here xx
Then later after hubby had a sleep we watched a movie
02-04-2024 11:20 PM
02-04-2024 11:20 PM
Aww that would have been lovely to have D1 and your grandson visiting! I'm glad you had that quality time @Shaz51 🤗🤗🤗
02-04-2024 11:27 PM
02-04-2024 11:27 PM
@Shaz51 @tyme @Poole @RiverSeal @Mother1 , these days my go to coping tool is reading.
I love escaping to other worlds and stories.
This is what I am currently reading. It makes me laugh at times 😂 which is always a treasured thing.
05-04-2024 11:31 AM
05-04-2024 11:31 AM
I am getting better at building self care strategies. It's a bit of a balance of self care vs just ignoring my responsibilities tho haha! eep.
I escape to my garden, or lay down with a book, walk my doggo, play xbox or watch TV with my kids.
I actually had a thought yesterday that when things get too much (the "things" being ensuring my partner gets her two kids to shower, brush their teeth, eat, wear clean clothes, not game all day, which I chase and chase but they don't do) I need to just let it go. Make sure my kids are doing what's best for them, make sure everyone is fed and loved, let it go. It was such an epiphany; blended families are hard, especially with neurodiverse members and significant mental health issues.... I can't fix it, I can't "make" them do what they need to..... so I will control the things I can!
06-05-2024 05:12 PM
06-05-2024 05:12 PM
Hello @RiverSeal , @Poole , @tyme , @Healandlove , @JustWhelmed , @Pem , @Jynx , @Faith-and-Hope , @Adge , @Krishna , @PeppiPatty , @Jynx , @Former-Member
06-05-2024 06:18 PM
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06-05-2024 07:36 PM
06-05-2024 07:36 PM
Hi @Shaz51 snuggled by the fire today crotcheting a blanket. Raining and cold outside so went with my need to do very little after a night of insomnia 😵💫. Being kind to myself. Hope you’ve had a peaceful day 🙏❤️🌹
06-05-2024 07:41 PM
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07-05-2024 10:29 AM
07-05-2024 10:29 AM
My coping toolbox is colouring on my tablet, sleep, relaxation music and body relaxation and an occasional movie
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