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[CherryBomb]

haha @Crazy_Bug_Lady having furry friends is great, isn't it?!  I once had a pet rat too @Appleblossom. Mine was named, 'Ratty' - I didn't really have creative streak when it came to naming pets. 

[Crazy_Bug_Lady]

Hahaha CB

This girl's name is Missy. Miss Milly-Moo.

She's exploring her temporary cage at the moment.

[Appleblossom]

I didnt name him @CherryBomb my uncle (by marriage) did.  He was a very brilliant man ... but confused like we all are .. he inspired me to go back and finish HSC. I am the one who still has a lot of his books. Unfortunately he and his brother both ended up being 2 of suicides in the 18 month pate after my sister's death.  They were separate issues though ... I wrote a couple poems about the brothers.

[CherryBomb]

@Appleblossom Sorry to hear your uncles  Would love to hear/see some of your poetry sometime. 

@Crazy_Bug_Lady what a cute name - missymooo! It oddly suits her. Who named her?

[Appleblossom]

It is why I have learned to become very clear about relationship lines and mention ... by marriage of biological kin etc...

otherwise people jump to wrong conclusions and must think I have a suicide gene ... they are all so sure that schizophrenia is genetic .. I even had to convince a few very well educated people in my church choir that it isnt as genetic as "the powers that be" used to think .... maybe I will put up a few more poems ...

I want to actually take my writing seriously and am wondering if I should be careful about my forum time in order to concentrate on it.  Also I havent been practising music as much since I have been on the forum ... tho I have gained a great deal from my time here .... so thank you all

[CherryBomb]

Today I'm grateful for the soothing rain. I love spring day's when it rains and it's warm. Feels refreshing!

[PeppiPatty]

I'm grateful doe my new gorgeous haircut ...... Then after a few hours of inner panic .....Arlo and my husband. And hundred and thousands biscuits
Because this well known hairdresser supported me several years ago with my son and he and his wife saw me and urged me to come by and give me a greatly reduced haircut.
When I turned up: the wife came and told me that she cancelled my appointment didn't I get the message?
I jumped up and said no I have no messages but I'm happy to leave but she told me that it was fine it was fine ..... I was still going to get y haircut .....
But she spent the rest of the time I was there giving me horrible looks then when I went to pay she queried my pay ! I couldn't believe it. They had both practically begged me. To come in !
My hair looks very cool but.
I dropped over at my mums to show her my haircut and she immediately launched into one her friends who dislikes me so I got home very shaken up.
Two women who ....... We're judging me.
After a few hours I am settling down
Thanks to Arlo and h

[Former-Member]

Oh dear @PeppiPatty , that does sound stressful! Glad you like your haircut though.

My little boy was given a number of diagnoses this week that have left me feeling terrible and extremely guilty... But I'm grateful in a way because now I know I can refocus on getting him the help that he needs.

My little girl had a day at home with me today - she helped with some jobs and it was nice to have some time with her.

Lj

[Mazarita]

Hi @PeppiPatty, sorry you had such a hard day but glad you got a fabulous haircut from it. Cool that Arlo and h are there to help you wind down.

Hi @Former-Member, good that you can see the positive side of your son's diagnoses as well as the inner questioning that might go with it. I hope you can free yourself from guilt as much as possible. You are doing so well under very trying circumstances. Glad that you got to spend some quality mum and daughter time with your little helper today. 

Hi @CherryBomb, I'm grateful for the rain this evening too. It's been getting warm and humid here lately. The cool freshness when rain breaks is a sweet relief.

[PeppiPatty]

Dear @Former-Member

Please be more gentle with yourself......am I able to be more.....practical to you with your thinking?

1. He will Never have the childhood that you have had.

2. You help him with his daily mental wellbeing by daily activities.......

3. He has a Loving relationship with you.

Since I met you, you have always spoken of doing the best for your children.

I Always felt guilty with how my children were. 

If your parents took you somewhere for a diagnosis  and Cared....how different do you think that your life would have been ?

You are giving your son the best oppertunity for a good life, be proud....maybe not tonight, but you might feel this in a while....

PS  thanx for your nice words re; me. I feel drowning in older ladies bitterness   es. 3 of known ones.