Need a hand hold part 2

I love that piano music, @Imbluedalale . So relaxing. I love pretty woman too.

I'm so sorry about the FND, but pleased that you now know what the issue is and I'm really glad you're going to get some intense counselling. They had a segment on FND on Jeremy Vine on R2 a few months ago that I listened to and it was interesting and also sad to hear that it is often not diagnosed or treated so I think it's positive that they've both diagnosed and referred you for counselling. I hope it will all improve in time, you've just been through so much it's no wonder that it's now showing physically.

That's just horrific that your ex burnt all your stuff. I'm so sorry. You'll be able to replace it with new things in time and you have a new home and new life to look forward to. You're really strong with your parents and letting bygones be bygones. It sounds like it will be positive for you if you can but I'm sorry they put you through that. I do like that your ex would be furious that you're back in touch! You're getting further and further from his control. Sending a big hug.

Massive well done with applying to the local assistance scheme and getting some white goods sorted! That's such amazing news.

@ChoccieCornflake thank you for the perfume update! They sound lovely 😍.

Show us a pic of your green coat @Apolloneuro . I love green! You'll definitely look the part at the cinema watching Wicked. Hope you can get some new ABs soon.

@Playgroundincident love the pic! That's brilliant 😄.

Sorry you're knackered @nornironlady . Hope you're having a restful work from home day.

I'm having a fairly dull work from home day today. Wishing the cat would start using the cat flap! It was installed a couple of months ago and we initially taped it open and she was fine. Then we took the magnet (that sticks it gently shut) out so it swings both ways really easily but she won't push it. I might go and put her out then feed her and rattle the bowl and see if that'll tempt her through.

@Imbluedalale yes I've seen those on cooking shows! Was that an interesting childhood growing up with parents running a Butcher shop? Are you a total carnivore 😂I hate dealing raw meat or even cutting a roast chicken but I enjoy the eating part! My stomach is rumbling here!

@Imbluedalale it's really just some stuffing wrapped in a slice of steak, it can be done with roast beef and they are called Beef Olives. We will have some potatoes and vegetables of some sort when I see what I have. I think I will have some pepper sauce instead of gravy, bit of a kick!

@Imbluedalale All good here, finishing up soon and having some stuffed steaks for dinner. Good to see you back today, our phones really are a lifeline 😂
Good to hear you are feeling a bit better @Apolloneuro good on you for getting out and about when it can be easier to lie on the sofa/bed!

This is just fantastic! Needs to be in a frame!

That’s nice @Playgroundincident!

They didn’t have the perfume, but I accidentally bought a green coat, to match my nails.

Thanks for asking about my health. Still need antibiotics, but feeling better, thanks.

Sorry to hear you child is finding school life challenging @nornironlady. I’m tutoring a pupil who has had come out of school.

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Ah nice @Apolloneuro I do love a wee look round M&S. I got a few jumpers the other week, nice and chunky. How are you feeling this week? Well I hope.
I'm a Civil Servant so I've mostly worked on DWP side of things dabbling in a few different areas as it's not quite the same in NI. Always front line operations though I don't deal directly with customers and I don't have to manage any staff. It's really helps with home life and SEN child who is school avoidant. My job is boring but it's what I need to cope with everything else!

Morning!

What sort of work do you do @nornironlady?

I’m going into town today and am going to go in M&S and try the perfume!

Hello and Good Morning Spoonies. I'm exhausted this morning after a day in the office yesterday. It's great to get out and see folks but have to do it all again tomorrow and I could happily stat WFH in my dressing gown for the rest of the week! I hope you are all having a good week and @Imbluedalale yes, your leaving the family home has been a blessing in disguise, you would likely be suffering much more severe stress symptoms had you stayed. I'm just glad you are still here fighting 😊

Dickless dumbo thought he was punishing you, but he’s saved you. Ha ha.

Also, @Imbluedalale - your neuro consult sounds like it went well. Given everything you have been through, I'm not surprised your brain has had a bit of a crash! Hopefully now that you have some peace and space, everything will recover. And I agree totally with@Apolloneuro!

My word, we knew you were strong, but you keep on taking strength to whole other levels! I am so impressed at how philosophical and wise you are being about your parents and your ex and everything else. I do hope his dick HAS dropped off though! Either that or that his next shit is a hedgehog!

@RaspberryBeretxx - I did indeed get a tester set! Blood Orange was nice, but didn't last particularly well. Amber Rose (on today) is lasting well, but very subtle. I still can't tell what it smells like, other than like a rather nice floral and also warm perfume. Maybe like a rose that's been at the cookies!

Laura, I think the vast majority of your mental health issues were circumstantial ie you lived with an arsehole.

You are strong and intelligent. I think now you’re away from him, you are going to thrive.