It is one o clock in the morning, I need the night shift to mind my worries whilst I sleep....

[NaomiFromMilkShake]

I am 50% of the way through chemo. (second time around)(different primary)

My DS (18) has just been diagnosed with depression I think me being diagnosed again was the tipping point.

Due to above I am having to delegate Christmas, it will get done, it did before just not my way.

DH retiring in three years, should be more than enough to live on, but at the moment I am worrying (Like I couldn't worry about that closer to the time)

Sausage rolls, my job, ditto mince pies.........if they don't happen my DH and my DS will suck it up. Just me worrying.

DS struggling in college and have to go to a meeting on Wednesday

So if some of the night shift would like to come and mind my ,worries whilst I attempt to sleep, it would be gratefully received.

Feel free to add your own, just writing that down has helped.

Tonight I'd be. Sorry. That's the kind of state I'm in 😟

Will do 2018 if they don't mind getting soggy in the bath

Could someone take my work ones? Had an interview, now a written, I won't have a job in a few months if I don't get it. I hate this feeling.

@MrsTerryPratchett I’ve got that for you!

Thanks love

Just had the call. My father is unconscious in hospital and not expected to survive the night.

Oh Betty. I'm so so sorry. You poor thing. Can you get to him? Do you have someone with you! My heart goes out to you. ❤️

No I have nobody with me and can't get to him

That's awful. I'm here.

Is he in good hands? It was very comforting to know my mum was treated really kindly at the end. I couldn't be there. That was so hard. I spent some quiet time just being quiet, and thinking about her.

Thank you
Yes the hospital is good but too far for me to get to in time
Sorry you couldn't be with your mother

I think you've been really brave and incredibly kind to let your dad have the end he would want. His dignity is preserved. I hope it is peaceful and painless.

Sending a hug and strong shoulder to lean on. I shall take my silly worries back, and carry yours for tonight.

No worries are silly worries

Betty you are wise indeed.

@bettybattenburg

I am so very sorry to read about your father.

@plominoagain

Did you get home ok?

Got home at 9.30 am - after deciding they couldn't fix the lights , left me alone at a closed services until 0630 , and even then tried to get out of taking me home . They didn't win

I hope you can take it easy today flower.

plominoagain I think you should name and shame.

Still waiting here. A further development means it is preferable that this comes to a conclusion soon but it would be outing to say what it is.

Just found this thread and it is so beautiful and comforting. I hope it is helping everyone manage their worries. I could do with some help with mine, they are generally constant but late evening they stop me sleeping and make me feel guilty that I didn't help the father of my children (my soul mate) to over come his alcoholism before it killed him. I will happily take on someone else's during the day when I am happy to be at work.

@sunflofferes

Darling heart, we are not magicians or miracle workers and we cannot always heal or cure others.

He has left you with the greatest gift he could - his children. And you will see in them the hope and love and happiness he had within him for always.

You have no need for guilt. It is a burden you have no need to carry. You need to pop it in a sunny spot and leave it to blossom into acceptance.

I am so very sorry for your loss and hope in time you find peace and joy.

Meanwhile lump your worries and hurt onto me so that you can rest.

x

It's over and I'm name changing
Thank you all

I am here to carry your worries and sadness @bettybattenburg

I am thinking of you x

Oh @betty

May all of you find your peace x

Betty my lovey, I will hold you and your dear dad in my heart today. Neither you, nor he, were alone at the end. We were all with you.

Sending peace and love to you, and a hug if you'd like one.