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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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fabulous DMs collage and my eldest would also be your pal as she's worn them for many years as her main footwear of choice.
Morning all
My daughter got married in white sparkly DMs.
Speaking of hiding cash; when one of my aunties died my Dad was clearing her house and found cash all over the place, some of it old notes which the bank exchanged for current notes. It paid for her funeral.
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Morning Helen
Your daughter has exceedingly good taste
Both my two wore Docs to their dad's funeral as a tribute as he'd always worn them too. I've only had one pair, T-bars, and they were really comfy.
Great usage of your auntie's stash - hoarding sometimes pays off, literally!
Cold today hon, so wrap up if you're heading out xxx
Afternoon julie
Sorry to hear you're feeling rubbish hon, but hopefully being home will have you feeling better soon.
I can't get emojies going at all and you're owed at least a weeks' worth of ticks. I'll have a go but if they won't have it, tick tick tick tick x 2.
Keep your strength up if possible, but definitely take things easy sweetheart. Sending love ️ and hugs
and a star
if that works as not on the screen. You're a superstar
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