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[Ru-bee]

What a beautiful update to share @Bettyboop2 I'm so pleased that you're really noticing a difference and getting that motivation back. And I can just imagine how positive riding will be for your continued recovery, horses are so amazing and time with them can be healing I think.

Are you having that riding lesson today? 

[Bettyboop2]

I’m having a lesson today. It is such a beautiful day up here. I find being around my horses very therapeutic. My breathing slows down and I feel relaxed which is great for my anxiety. They are very intuitive animals. When I was at my lowest my horses would gather around me and allowed me to cry and express my sadness . They would respond by lowering their heads so I could hug them. It is a vulnerable place for them to be in.@Ru-bee

[Bettyboop2]

I have 2 horses. Ked is a warmblood and is 14 yrs old. My other horse is a quarter horse cross stock horse and he is 15.  They are very expensive to keep but totally worth it. Riding is my happy place.

@Shaz51 

[Shaz51]

aww that is lovely @Bettyboop2 , our furbabies makes a big difference in our lives xx

@Ru-bee 

[Ru-bee]

That is so beautiful @Bettyboop2. Yes I've heard how intuitive they are with emotions, which is why there's equine therapy. I guess this is sort of like your own version of equine therapy.

I hope the lesson goes well today 

[Bettyboop2]

We have 2 horses Ked and fella, 2 dogs and 2 cats and we are about to get chickens again. Our last flock was attacked by a fox.

What fur babies do you have?

@Ru-bee 

[Ru-bee]

Sounds wonderful @Bettyboop2 

I used to have ducks that a fox got to, haven't been able to bring myself to get any more but one day I'd love to have some and some chooks too!

At the moment I've just go 2 cats who keep me busy 

[1078]

@rav3n I love seeing people in their traditional sari. They always look so beautiful to me. Well done on embracing your culture.

[1078]

thanks @Sooth 

Hope you get back into your Arabic soon.

Wishing you well also

[DJ_TJ]

Thanks Ru-bee for the lovely welcome! I'm glad to be here, I've been desperately searching all over my region for DV survivor support groups and they are all very small, already full, or no longer running because they didn't get funding this year. It's hard feeling so alone with what I've been through, and what I'm still going through because I've got a court case still going on. This weekend's highlight was visiting a friend's house and relaxing in the shade with an iced coffee. Cheers, DJ TJ.