Hello everyone, sorry not been on this for a little while. Been feeling very rough and upset. All because of work being done, or not done as the case may be, in my house. Supposed to be my quiet place of peace and reflection now ? Two and a half months later, and it continues. What was a simple paint job in my kitchen/living space has turned into a much bigger job. The painter food and damp in the walls and couldn't finish that part until we found out where it was as stemming from. A leak in the pipes behind a downstairs toilet and also a roof problem now. The roof needs replacing which is a huge job. Rain is coming now and it isn't covered. I have been running around with extra buckets. All this with French workmen and the month of August, when France is on holiday !!!
I have found it all very unsettling and worrying, both with the rising costs and dealing with all the talk in French.All say something different of course, with a lot of pursing of lips and cigarettes hanging out of their Gallic mouths !!
We will get there, but at what cost to me and my health ? I wasn't doing too badly up until then, but I fear I have slipped back a little, in terms of confidence .
Sorry to go on. For all the new people on this forum, I know you are suffering too. We are not alone, just at different stages of this awful grief we now live with.
Take care, and as always, hugs to you.
Hi Fifinet,
I still get in a bit of a state over household things even 7 years on! I guess
what I noticed is that I recover a bit quicker now.
I totally understand what you mean about losing your confidence a bit. You have been dealing with a lot though, so don't be hard on yourself, I imagine you are doing far better than you actually think you are.
I am picturing French workmen, smoking Gauloises and gesticulating!! Sounds funny, but not easy for you. I hope it all gets sorted out soon for you x
