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Spoons! Support for those with chronic pain & fatiguing illnesses

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Grockle · 03/04/2013 13:48

Spoon Theory here

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fuzzpig · 13/07/2013 14:47

Thanks again all Thanks not really having much adult conversation ATM as DH at work. Nice to be able to talk about it here. I still don't get it. I keep re-remembering :( I didn't even think of her as old until quite recently (she was 93!) - she was always really fit and active and incredibly sharp of mind for her age, it was only once the cancer hit that she suddenly got frail. I will miss the hugs, she was mad about hugs :) and kisses too - two on each cheek and more if she could get away with it :o

My dad is picking me and the kids up tomorrow so we can all spend the day at mum's. DH working again and I didn't want to be on my own.

About work - I work in a library so it can be quite physical and involves being on my feet a lot. I don't think I'd ever go back to full time now even when (if?!) I'm better as the hours aren't very family friendly. I have now been told I can reduce further to 12hrs (currently on 16) if I want to, I am tempted as it would mean I never have to do more than one day consecutively. Currently I either do two or three in a row and that is too hard, it feels like there's no chance to recover from a shift. So I need to make my decision by Monday, eek. Hopefully DH will pass his NVQ (can't remember if I mentioned it already - fitness training!) next week - he's already passed his practical with flying colours :) - as he really wants to get a part time job in a gym. If he got some consistent work, as opposed to just the casual/unpredictable stuff he's already doing, it would make a big difference.

Grockle · 14/07/2013 08:01

Thinking of you fuzz. Hope being with your family helps.

I think 12 hours would be a good idea, especially if DH can get something more regular.

I've started a new thread because this one was filling up but no need to move over there yet.

New thread here

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crashdoll · 14/07/2013 10:27

I'm sorry for you loss, fuzz. Thinking of you. Thanks

Solo · 16/07/2013 12:12

Hi all. I hope you are all ok.

I returned to work yesterday. I am shattered tbf. I am being sent to the OH people which I hate doing! but I have no choice :(

Many extra spoons to you all.

crashdoll · 16/07/2013 16:41

Are we still using this thread or shall we migrate to the new one? :)

buildingmycorestrength · 16/07/2013 16:55

We've migrated. Grin

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