Lived Experience Forum

[NatalieS]

Hi everyone, NatalieS is back . I've had issues with logging in, so many thanks to Nik for assisting me get back on line.

THIS MAY TRIGGER OTHERS.

My intention is not to trigger others, so will understand if this post needs to be edited or altered.

I've really missed the forum people, and the support they offer, as I've been dealing with a number of difficult issues and feel totally isolated. (multi childhood trauma, caring for my chronically ill husband while our relationship continues to disintegrate, working through a number issues with my psychologist who reminds me I can email or message her any time and she will get back to me when she can, continuing to build my support network at work and on a 24/7 counselling line despite me being a lone wolf, and trying to keep myself heatlhy and safe.) This is the place I feel safest and best able to say what's going on...and I realise I'm not alone, which in many ways comforts me as I so often think I don't fit in or belong anywhere.

Thankyou.

[Zoe7]

Welcome back @NatalieS really nice to 'see' you again. You certainly have been dealing with alot but great to see you have some good supports in place - and us here too 

[NatalieS]

Thanks @Zoe7, it's great to be back....I was finding it really difficult to find support out there, sometimes when I really needed someone to vent to or just to say "hi", there was noone there...and that's when things can get scarey and out of control.  Everyone here shows such compassion for one another and listens without judging.

[Zoe7]

Vent away @NatalieS or if you want to join in some silliness we are over on Am Not Coping thread - come join us 

[NatalieS]

Thanks @Zoe7 but gotta go to bed now to start early for work tomorrow. Enjoy 

[Former-Member]

Welcome back @NatalieS. Sounds like we have much in common. You are definitely not alone. Look forward to seeing you around the forums. Here to talk with anytime. 

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[NatalieS]

Thanks @Former-Member it's great to be back.  Gotta head off to bed for another early start at work tomorrow. Take care. 

[Former-Member]

Sweet dreams @NatalieS ☺️

[Phoenix_Rising]

Welcome back @NatalieS.

[NatalieS]

thanks @Phoenix_Rising.  I feel so supported here...I'm ready for a new day.  I hope yours is a good one, too.  Peace.