13-12-2017 04:17 PM
13-12-2017 04:17 PM
Maybe if you just write SANE they may get it too @Phoenix_Rising
13-12-2017 04:21 PM
13-12-2017 04:21 PM
That was meant to be a joke @Phoenix_Rising but probably was not the best time for it - sorry little turtle
I think people expect others to have a next of kin (and/or friends) because that is their world and they cannot possibly see 'your world' as they have never been in it. That is why it is so much more important that you are actually heard (not just listened to) but every word you say is heard. We hear you little turtle - I so wish those irl did too
13-12-2017 04:47 PM
13-12-2017 04:47 PM
It's fine @Zoe7. I told @CheerBear the other day that if they insist on me providing a next of kin or some sort of emergency contact, I'm planning to write CheerBear c/o Forum Land.
13-12-2017 05:07 PM
13-12-2017 05:07 PM
You can add me too if you like @Phoenix_Rising
A sea turtle, a care bear and a butterfly - what a random mix we are
13-12-2017 05:11 PM
13-12-2017 05:11 PM
@Zoe7 I also have to list the health professionals that I consent to TTT sharing information with. Do you think I should list Dr. Havetodo?
13-12-2017 05:35 PM
13-12-2017 05:35 PM
Mr. Havetodo is a definite @Phoenix_Rising
...then Lunar, Pebbles, Rockpool etc. etc.
What do you think they would say then little turtle???????????
13-12-2017 08:24 PM
13-12-2017 08:24 PM
13-12-2017 08:44 PM
13-12-2017 08:44 PM
Hi @CheerBear,
I am SUPER glad the teacher was using her thinking brain while you were in emotion brain. I imagine your thoughts of going back to the storm are a little bit like the thoughts I have about going back to Fred sometimes. I truly feel for you and the LF having to be in hiding. I can see how you would feel so utterly torn by letting them do the things they work hard for and deserve to do, and wanting to keep them super safe in the bubble. I know how much it meant to me to be able to play my violin at the Sydney Opera House and I am guessing that Big wants to show off something super cool like that, that they have worked super hard for. The whole situation totally sucks!!!!!!
I have had a tricky day but I'm travelling ok. I am super looking forward to meeting TTT. Having heard how cool her office is, it seems more exciting than scary. As I mentioned earlier on this thread, I have written her a letter detailing the issue of my turtle whisperer and also some other stuff. I know there is a good chance I will spend the session not talking and instead rocking and playing with the fun things in her office, so giving her some written information seems like a wise idea. I am seeing her at 12pm so not long to go at all now. I know you can count this number of hours on your fingers and toes (assuming you haven't lost too many fingers and toes during your whipper-snipper adventures).
While I'm here on the ocean, I have to also say a super big thank you to @Former-Member for last night's book choice. Did you listen to it @CheerBear? It's called Some dogs do. It is a bit sad in the middle (I got big no-one-believes-me feelings) but then it is SUPER cool at the end (and then I got super nice validated feelings). I have added it to my playlist.
13-12-2017 09:03 PM
13-12-2017 09:03 PM
13-12-2017 09:20 PM
13-12-2017 09:20 PM
Yep, fifteen hours @CheerBear! Super good job!!!!!
Sleep well.
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