Dreading New Year

Yes I did finish my drawing.

Sorry to hear everyone having a rough time at the moment. I was saddened to hear about the person on the bridge wanting to commit suicide, its sad people get that way. It brought back a memory of a friend from work a number of years ago hung himself we didn't see it, we all knew the job was annoying him but he loved everyone who he worked with just the job he hated. But it was an awful surprise to hear of his death it took some time to get over that. But I don't think I ever did, I kept thinking could I of done something to stop him? But ultimately there is times we simply don't know.

Animals are such a comfort when we are sad and yes they do grieve as was said. Oh I bet your Mum was watching to make sure you do a good job with the garden.

Aw GBear your drawing makes me think of sunshine, blue skies and blue seas it’s lovely.  I’m sorry to hear you went through that with your colleague. Sometimes people are very good at hiding how they are really feeling and there is nothing anyone can do so I hope you don’t dwell on it too much. You do lots for loads of people on this forum, remember that.

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K8EH -  I hope the girl on the bridge is ok. When I go over the local bridge in town there are little notes tied to the bridge, offering support for those who are in desperate need of help. I always feel sad when I see the little notes.The thought of doing something like that, means the person must be at their lowest with nowhere to turn. As you said Kate, all of us on here, are dealing with grief and are and have gone through some of the lowest times in our life, then you realise your not alone and that it helps just to talk/write to people in the same situation. 

Hope you have a relaxing thursday/friday off and the tiling goes ok.  Dexter sounds a great comfort and friend - hope Dexter is furball free soon.

Visiting this site has helped me a lot, just writing how I’m feeling helps. I’m going to sound very 1990s now, but, a big shout out too - K8EH, Sunshine, SPu, Lou, GBear - thank you for listening/messages of support. Xx

Hi , and everyone really. I am glad to hear how much the site is helping you all, although the reason to be here is bad its good that listening to others and realising your not alone really does make a difference. 

GBear - another lovely drawing. As SPu said, you do so much on this forum - you really are a community champion and help people a lot with your messages, it’s always nice to see your drawings too xx

K8EH -  hope you have a relaxing Thursday/Friday off work. Good luck with the tiling, if it was me doing tiling work, it would be - wonkytiles.com Hope everyone (GBear, Lou, Sunshine, SPu) are managing to get through the week ok. xx

Hi Sunny and all,

Hope you are all as well as you can be.

It would have been my mother's 69th birthday today so been another surreal, emotional day today. Still does not seem real and I keep asking myself how can she not be here? Where is she? Silly I know. We tried to celebrate it as my mother would have wanted. Obviously there was a huge gaping hole where she should have been. I was glad my children were off school for half term so was able to stay strong for them and they kept us busy.

Feeling tired now so hoping I can get some proper sleep tonight.

Take care all x x x x

Try to sleep well , I am sure your Mum would of loved you had honoured her by celebrating her birthday. I am sure it was difficult but I am glad you were able to be around all the family too.

Thinking of you all today

Thinking of you , totally know how you’re feeling.

Sending warm thoughts and huge hugs to you all - we’ve made it through another tough week. Our Mum’s would be so proud of us.

xx

As SPu said, we are thinking of you Lou. It’s so difficult - it’s my sisters birthday tomorrow and will be mine in a couple of weeks. I never thought my birthday last year, would be the last with mum. I have never liked any fuss when it comes to my birthday, but, how I would love mum to be singing happy birthday to me again. Your right SPu, we have managed to get through another week, our mum’s would be very proud of us xx