Chapter 2: the book addict rejoins the world

[Suzi]

Did you interject at her appointment and tell things as they really are?
Hope the weather has settled....

[Jaquaia]

I did and she tries arguing with me and it never works.

I ache all over now, my body feels like lead, my wrists are throbbing, the moment I came downstairs my mum asked me to make her a cup of tea... surprising I know. And despite instructing her to ring the doctors to say her hydroxychloroquine needs reviewing, she got off the phone without actually telling them it needed reissuing!

[Suzi]

Oh no! Can you get her to call back?

[Jaquaia]

I just have. Apparently the doctors is closed for a staff meeting. I'm just fed up with her at the moment. I told her in front of my dad to stop making excuses and start taking responsibility for her own health. I always feel like I can never have a bad day as it's always about her. Always.

[Mira]

I can see how being there for family is a good thing. But they do need to take these things into there own hands. Its unfair to put this all on you. And thats not even taken into account your own pains and struggle.

You did well to tell her to stop making excuses. Even if its not coming across. And you might need to do it more often. Please keep doing it. This is good for you even if it might not feel like it.

[Paula]

Well done, hunni

Can I ask why you don’t drive home?

[Jaquaia]

My confidence hasn't been up to it. My route home crosses one of the main roads out of the city and it can be very busy.

[Angie]

I'm glad that you spoke up at the doctors and also to your mum, you will get there with the driving, doing driving in bad weather with an instructor is a good thing x

[Suzi]

I'm another one who's really proud of you for standing up to her - especially in front of your Dad! Go you!!!

[Jaquaia]

Well I've decided not to study today as I think I need rest. So I'm reading