Just checking in.

[Zoe7]

My day was good @CheerBear Lots of positives (will write about it on ANC shortly) 

I am so pleased that the school has things in place for middle - it makes so much difference when the school is on board in targetting a kids passions and abilities whilst taking into account their difficulties too. It really sounds like they are doing everything they can to help you out. I had a giggle at you needing support for middle's support - it can often feel that way but that also does show me that the school really is putting a lot of things in place that will ultimately benefit middle.

This cushion counsellor really has come at a very good time for you and I hope they can help you through the feelings you are feeling - much love and many caring thoughts for what you are going through CB 

[Zoe7]

@Faith-and-Hope  You are 100% right Hon 

[Faith-and-Hope]

@CheerBear , when my baby dragons are super-reactive and roaring at everyone, I give them a time out, or take myself (and often D2) out for one ..... 

Generally as adults they have now learned to identify when they are “beyond socialable” .... or circumstances that are likely to lead them to be, and isolate themselves with self-care activities until they feel more human again.  It’s a self-management skill set they have accepted and taken on.

[CheerBear]

Thank you for sharing your love and care @Faith-and-Hope. I love hearing about your one on one time with baby dragons. Being able to have that kind of time with mine is something I am really looking forward to.

@Zoe7 It's great to hear you had another good day with lots of positives yesterday. I remember Fridays look to be a good day of the week for you (I think?) and hope it is that way today.

@Teej - hoping very much that you are OKish or OK enough. If you feel up to checking in later I'm interested in hearing how it went and how you are. Thinking of you lots.

[Teej]

Morning @CheerBear, @Faith-and-Hope , @Zoe7 

Good luck today @Zoe7 

I was up at ridiculous o’clock this morning @CheerBear , I’m happy for you to keep that one 😘. 

Im not sure what to say about yesterday’s appointment. It kind of went better than expected with the exception that when I entered her office I had stomach cramps and was red as a beetroot and sweating. She gave me a cool flannel and some Paracetamol and luckily they went away and I could resume our appointment. I don’t know what bought it on really. 

Im about to send her a message after having time to think. She is going to try to contact my psych today. I had lots of aha moments on my way in to her office yesterday. I’m falling asleep again just now but will come on a bit later. 

[Faith-and-Hope]

💜💐 @Teej 

[CheerBear]

Ridiculous o'clock is no fun @Teej 😏 Glad it went better than you expected yesterday. Hope they can sort their stuff out soon 🤞❤

[Teej]

Catastrphisorous is here making me feel nauseous and insecure and worried. Lots has happened during the last few days. 3 phone calls with centrelink social worker that were helpful but still anxiety provoking. I’m waiting on a message from my therapist to tell me if the job capacity assessment that has been made next week will work for her and whether she has spoken to my psych. Nice social worker going away for next few weeks and wants to help me get it sorted now before he leaves.  

I’m feeling really confused by who is helping me and who isn’t. I’m so confused by the versions of me that each of my support team see. I don’t know which one is real or true.

[Faith-and-Hope]

@Teej , I feel like people see different sides of me and think that it’s the whole ..... I would say that part is pretty “ “normal” (normal for me equates to “not unheard of”, or “not uncommon”).

Times of flux and change are  generally a bit daunting for anyone, and even more so when we have been exposed to drama or trauma with times of change before.

Breathe Hon, and remember to be kind to yourself through the baby steps of the process ...... that’s your part .....

Hugs ❣️ (which actually autocorrected to higs ..... so higs, hugs, and everything in between ❣️)

[CheerBear]

Huge hugs @Teej. Sounds so confusing and unhelpful.

Right now maybe it doesn't matter what is true and what is real. Maybe it matters more that those documents serve the purpose they need to for the JCA. I don't know but I know that I tried so hard to believe that myself. It sucks Teej so so much and it hurts but maybe after the assessment you can work though this messy jumble.

Sitting with you knowing you can do this but that it hurts and isn't fair 🙁❤