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Hopalong:
I'm so glad the dam broke, (((((((((((((((Amber)))))))))))))).
What a relief.
NO soldier, even an Amazon warrior woman, keeps it up 24/7.
Good for you for letting it out.
Cry on me any time.
Huge hug,
Hops
sKePTiKal:
Thanks guys.
John was here then. He knows what I went thru. Buck was here and has been holding me for days - even if it's just over the phone. It had to break, crest... move on. We're taking turns here.
Twoapenny:
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I'm so relieved you got food in, Tupp. So scary, and difficult and heartbreaking with the triage information going out..... must keep ds safe. I picture a different world than the one where a violent predator is saved over sweet lovely boys with disabilities.
Make sure you have a splash shield on, and ds too, when you go out. You can make them out of those plastic page protectors taped to glasses. Masks with many layers..... vids have lots of ideas. Some as easy as taping paper towels together. I have stuff OUT to make these things, just not put together yet. I feel as though I'm stuck in mud.
On the internet, I saw an Asian man with a comforter bag over him and a baby in a chest carrier. Honestly, the idea of making crazy protective gear, that brings a smile to someone's face, makes me feel better. DD17 said she'll paint something funny on whatever splach guard I end up using and I'm cool with that.
::patting Amber's back::. It goes in and out of focus, I know. Just giving in to the tears helps, IME.
We have a 5 way chat with Ohio cousins going on. One of cousin's dd's was assaulted by her exbf and cousin seeking a protective order. Lots of terrifying things going on with everything else and honestly... I think this stress is breaking people who might have been holding it together otherwise.
Lighter
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Thanks, Lighter, do be careful, none of those home made masks will stop infection, they're great for lightening the situation a bit but they won't stop anyone getting the virus. There was a good link on one of the other forums, I'll see if I can find it later and send it to you.
I hope your cousin gets the order through, how odd that you've been concerned about yours ending and now she needs to get one. I do think sometimes we get a sense of what other people are feeling if we're close to them. It's a very odd thing. I hope that gets sorted out for her quickly.
The stress is going to get to people and fast. Some will respond positively by trying to help and be supportive to others and some will get violent and aggressive. I feel so angry that all the world leaders knew this was coming and they've all sat on their arses and done nothing. So many lives could have been saved just by ending all non-essential travel for a while. I am staying inside! xx
Twoapenny:
A big cyber hug for you, Skep ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Skep))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) xx xx xx
Twoapenny:
--- Quote from: Hopalong on March 24, 2020, 12:14:05 PM ---I do understand....your nature is loving!
But I also understand that you might add pain to the situation if it brings back those old feelings of non-reciprocity. Those friends would also have similar opportunities right now to be thinking about checking on YOU. And if they don't, then maybe "past friends" is a better term. Re-experiencing hurt you've already processed won't help.
I hope there's a few nice people where you live now, anyone you've got a number for, that you might call and say, "I'm just calling to hear a friendly voice. I don't have a lot of local contacts since I'm at home so much. How are all this going for you?". Then you could have a positive social conversation, however brief, and feel as though even though more isolated than many, you ARE still a human part of this human community you are in at the present. Someone you call might be so pleased to just be able to vent what they're dealing with in the moment. (Don't forget you don't need to give advice or fix it. Just a nice listen, with some "Wow, that is really tough" kinds of responses.)
I think just sharing moments, checking in, even without a lot of practicality to the conversation, is really valuable for people right now.
GLAD you're feeling better than yesterday and relaxing a bit now, Tupp. And your son is so cute. Whoopee! A text from the government!
He's adorable. And writing a novel...what a fantastic person.
hugs
Hops
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Thanks, Hops, it's all okay now! I wouldn't have reached out to them, I knew it would only bring more problems but I just had that urge to, it is very natural in me to check on other people but I've got to keep it for people who appreciate and reciprocate :) And I have had people checking in on me which is lovely, and many groups have sprung up on Facebook to support each other and share info for older neighbours who aren't online so bizarrely I'm meeting more people by staying in!
And we have food! And much of it as well, lovely lady delivered it this morning, we had a chat through the glass and she left everything on the step for me. I've washed it all, dried it and we have enough now for two weeks, I reckon, although I'll top up with fresh from the farm shop in between. I will not take an easy supply of food for granted again after this, I really didn't realise how much I was able to access so freely before. Very, very fortunate.
Son is being a diamond, we did a workout together this morning and he's back working on his novel now, and a film script! About Corona Virus zombies, obviously :) Currently things are good :) How is it going over there, are you all managing to get what's needed? xx
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