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[Shaz51]

Yes yesterday @Healandlove 

I spent a lot of time on the forum 

Also step D1 and grandson came for lunch -- she brought lunch 

Grandson nearly had a sleep here xx

Then later after hubby had a sleep we watched a movie 

[Healandlove]

Aww that would have been lovely to have D1 and your grandson visiting! I'm glad you had that quality time @Shaz51 🤗🤗🤗

[Healandlove]

@Shaz51 @tyme @Poole @RiverSeal @Mother1 , these days my go to coping tool is reading.

I love escaping to other worlds and stories. 

This is what I am currently reading.  It makes me laugh at times 😂 which is always a treasured thing.

 

[JustWhelmed]

I am getting better at building self care strategies. It's a bit of a balance of self care vs just ignoring my responsibilities tho haha! eep.

I escape to my garden, or lay down with a book, walk my doggo, play xbox or watch TV with my kids.

I actually had a thought yesterday that when things get too much (the "things" being ensuring my partner gets her two kids to shower, brush their teeth, eat, wear clean clothes, not game all day, which I chase and chase but they don't do) I need to just let it go. Make sure my kids are doing what's best for them, make sure everyone is fed and loved, let it go. It was such an epiphany; blended families are hard, especially with neurodiverse members and significant mental health issues.... I can't fix it, I can't "make" them do what they need to..... so I will control the things I can! 

[Shaz51]

Hello @RiverSeal , @Poole , @tyme , @Healandlove , @JustWhelmed , @Pem , @Jynx , @Faith-and-Hope , @Adge , @Krishna , @PeppiPatty , @Jynx , @PinkFlamingo 

[Adge]

Thanks @Shaz51 My Coping Toolbox is empty at the moment.

So I appreciate your Reminding me.

Adge

[Krishna]

Hi @Shaz51  snuggled by the fire today crotcheting a blanket. Raining and cold outside so went with my need to do very little after a night of insomnia 😵‍💫. Being kind to myself. Hope you’ve had a peaceful day 🙏❤️🌹

[Shaz51]

Hugs my awesome friend @Krishna ❤️

Hope you are able to get some sleep tonight xx

Stay warm and have a cuppa 

It is raining 🌧 here and 22 degrees 

Do you have trouble sleeping 

@Jynx what is your sleep thread called 😁

[Jynx]

It's here @Shaz51 - Counting Sheep!

Hope this helps @Krishna 💜

[Sbr]

My coping toolbox is colouring on my tablet, sleep, relaxation music and body relaxation and an occasional movie