Picking up the pieces again *SU Trigger*

[Mira]

Its all ok. Just saying anything is better then being silent. We care about how you are doing. And want to spend so many hugs.

We could even start a thread with weird sentences that pop in our heads

[Angie]

Not ridiculous at all sweetie, you know you can say as little or as much as you want but also will also be listened to, its cold here today but at least stopped raining, How are you doing ?

[Strugglingmum]

I'm ok. I'm getting ready to go out. I'm taking my middle child to work, going for a swim and picking my youngest up from college. Well when I say I'm getting ready.... I'm thinking about what I need to do.... I'm still in my onesie and probably will be til the last minute. I've a feeling the achievement level today is going to be the basics......although I did fold some laundry. Desire..... crawl into bed, pull the duvet over the head and stay there. Thankful that my needy teens mean I can't do that..... I have to go out.

[Paula]

Basics is fine, you’re doing just what you need to do today

[Suzi]

Basics is fine - just don't go quiet It's always better to talk about it all....

[Strugglingmum]

My son got told today that his job is safe. I thought I would feel a lot brighter about it but I still feel a bit strung out. It's like even with the good news I can't get any sort of equilibrium. I did swim today and just lay on my back in the water for a while after my lengths letting the sound of the water in my ears just soothe me a bit. It did help. At least I feel able to pick up my hook and crochet. My CPN dropped a workbook through my door today on building resilience so I'm going to try and start at it over the weekend and try the first task.

[Angie]

Thats great news for you son about his job, it has been stressful so can take time to get over that sweetie. Though am glad that the swim has helped xx

[Mira]

I agree with Angie. It has been a stressful moment. And a long moment. So that will take a while I guess. But what a good way to go into the weekend. He must be happy.

[Paula]

I’m not surprised you’re feeling strung out, it’s hard to climb down from that level of stress straight away

[Suzi]

Such good news! In our house we call it an anxiety/stress hangover.... It'll take a while to settle love....