Breathing a sigh of relief *SH, SU triggers*

[Jaquaia]

[Suzi]

OK, why did you cry at housegroup?

What is it that terrifies you about the assessment? I can talk you through what happens and how it's all done if you want? I've been to loads now as I take me for mine, Marc for his, his Mum for hers..... Oh and always claim back the cost of getting there and home again

[Paula]

I cried because I’ve been holding the tension for 2 weeks now. What terrifies me is a combination of stress over actually getting there and coping with the environment, worry about whether I’m going to answer their questions and, mainly, fear that they’ll call me a fraud ......

[magie06]

You are NOT a fraud! I know it's on your mind but talk about it. We're here to listen.

[Suzi]

You aren't a fraud. I felt like a fraud, but when you start listing the issues you have and looking at what you can't do - instead of what you can and you know deep down that you aren't. If it doesn't go how it should then you put in a MR, then a tribunal... You can do this.

[OldMike]

I can only echo what Suzi and Magie have said, you'll have Si with you to put them straight

[Strugglingmum]

I've no words of wisdom but always a hug. X

[Paula]

I got a text from my boss saying she’s off sick so I can’t work tomorrow - I’m not allowed by occ health to do the shift on my own. That doesn’t make me feel good at all but I suppose I shouldn’t feel like a fraud and useless at the same time, right?

Still, it means I get to see mum and dad

[Jaquaia]

Silver lining

[Suzi]

I think right now you seeing your parents is more important anyway... You could do with their extra love and support in person right now...