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Am Not Coping
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22 Apr 2018 07:47 PM
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22 Apr 2018 07:56 PM
22 Apr 2018 07:56 PM
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Oh wow .... the photos are up already @Zoe7 .... magic ✨
That looks like it was a great place to visit .....
I have seen those sort of sculptures before, on a much smaller scale,available for sale in garden centres, or in shiny metal as desktop ornaments ...... but to make them large scale as a sculpture park is sooooo cool, and so Aussie ❣️
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22 Apr 2018 07:57 PM
22 Apr 2018 07:57 PM
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It has been a very tiring day @Faith-and-Hope but I promised you photos so needed to come on to post them for you I went to an outside sculpture exhibition - everything was made mostly from old machinery or tool parts - there were some great sculptures but the whole exhibition was good because it was in the bush. The walk was an easy one but very tiring for me. I am totally exhausted tonight so hoping for an early night.
How has your day been?
Hi @Snowie - lovely to see you back Hon
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22 Apr 2018 08:04 PM
22 Apr 2018 08:04 PM
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My day was busy this morning ..... tram to church, morning tea (kind invitation from some church ladies), shopping for lunch and dinner ingredients, tram back home ..... gave me 3.3km walk in the process ..... then prepare lunch, and veg all afternoon, totally tired out ......
S2 asked me to veg in his room as he completed uni assignments that he has procrastinated over, but we also had a chat about that and how to pull himself up over it ..... how it is part of his ”condition” and needs attention. He is very self-aware, but it’s still a struggle to actually manage it.
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22 Apr 2018 08:08 PM
22 Apr 2018 08:08 PM
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Sometimes that self-awareness doesn't or can't translate into action @Faith-and-Hope - be patient with him (I know you are ) - he is making many positive steps forward and it will all come together for him in time
It is lovely that he wants/needs you around to help him focus - that is a beautiful bond you have with him Hon - and one that seems to be precious to him also
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22 Apr 2018 08:12 PM
22 Apr 2018 08:12 PM
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I am appreciating it in the moment @Zoe7 ..... knowing that it’s okay ..... it’s not a strong emotional dependency, which is something going on in wider reaches of the family. As he works his way back out of the mire he landed in that need for grounding through my company in the room will lift away, so I guess it’s part of seeking joy in the moment, when other things are still grim.
He is producing a high level of work, which is another joy to see ..... my arty baby dragons .... ❣️
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22 Apr 2018 08:20 PM
22 Apr 2018 08:20 PM
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Your arty baby dragons definitely take after you in that respect Hon.
The more confident he becomes in himself and his abilities the less he will be likely to need you in the room with him - but enjoy those times together while you can
Hopefully that strong emotional dependency going on elsewhere will lessen as well. S2 seems like he knows the direction he wants to head in but circumstances are holding him back for the time being - hopefully in time he will gain greater clarity and independence and be able to soar!
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22 Apr 2018 08:24 PM
22 Apr 2018 08:24 PM
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Hi all,
I am still waiting for homework fairy to arrive. I am feeling a bit tired.
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22 Apr 2018 08:47 PM
22 Apr 2018 08:47 PM
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That’s the plan @Zoe7 .... soaring dragons ..... ❣️
Hi @oceangirl ..... awwww still struggling with the assignment motivation ? Can you take a baby step or two with it ? Sometimes it’s just the getting started part that is hard, and it starts to flow after that .....
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