the lotus flower seems to be a pretty popular analogy @Jess1-RO I find that when people think recovery it means they need to see progress in leaps and bounds or the things you try have an effect straight away but that's not often the case. we often forget to notice and praise ourselves on the small things even it it seems silly. nothing is silly when it comes to recovery. ... View more

sounds like theres still abit for you to do too but well worth it for the home modifications. its surprising how something simple can make a big difference hey @WheresMySquishy. ive still got things to do too but im not bothered by it as much now and can slowly do it as I feel up for it. donating things is pretty good. we also have some local social media sites that are like a paying it forward sort of thing. I often put things up for free there so they go to someone in need that was as well. ... View more

hey @roseisnotaplant welcome back :) its good to see you ... View more

sounds like me too @WheresMySquishy I didn't get a skip bin though but did do a few tip runs and some council curbside pick ups as well. lots of stuff for sale, giving away for free and donating some items as well. its good to be able to get the house cleared up more now esp since Christmas is coming up quite quickly now too. ... View more

thank you for the tag @Jess-RO Recovery to me isn't straight forward. its about acknowledging those tiny improvements, continuing to strive for positive things but still accepting there will be bad days too. I don't think we actually 'recover' so to speak we just learn to manage, cope and to move forward as a way of living. I don't quite have a picture but I often think of lotus flowers. they are so beautiful and yet they live in muddy murky water. :) ... View more

yeah I agree @Bananatime04 it always feel cleaner after mums done it. must be the mothers touch or something hey ... View more

hey @Cheeseburger its good to hear from you but im sorry its been so tough on you. I don't really have much to add but wanted to stop in to continue to support you ... View more

im ok @Bananatime04 just super busy atm. after next Friday ill be back up and running more here. ive managed to scub my house top to bottom including inside all the cupboards so my house feels much fresher now. ... View more

good for you! @drpenguin :) well done on takin time out for yourself, they sound like great hobbies ... View more

thanks @Bre-RO ... View more

your welcome @ruthxxx ... View more

Hi @Jess1-RO there has been a lot of organisation which is good. at least it means less stress. im feeling very alone though. ive tried reaching out for help but they all just tell me I need to make changes myself and its unhelpful. no one wants to hear whats happening for me so I guess its better to just be quiet. its a lonely place to be, but I should be use to it by now. ... View more

I cant show any here as yet as most are on my fb page @xXLexi_Lou122Xx I haven't done the diamond painting yet however its like mosaics whith heaps of jewels and gems that go over a painting and when finished it resembles that painted picture ... View more

Morning @Taylor-RO It is a lot to have to pay for a majority of this myself. ive decided that I wont be paying for extra expenses the family want to do or most of their meals. im shouting dinner on the first night but beyond that they'll have to sort that out themselves, ive already paid for the hotel rooms (both of them- mine and theirs) which was over 1000, my own nursing care afterwards for an overnight stay, brought all the feed for the pets and put money aside for those people coming to feed them for me while we are away. also sorted out my caree as well and anything they'll need while im away including care. so the only thing left is meals, fuel and other expenses however im working out just what ill need now. it really is difficult, it feels like I have to go through this alone. im use to it and sometimes its comfortable that way but it would be nice just to have abit of help finding my way around one of the biggest hospitals in nsw actually. um not yet with the medications, im only allowed to use it for 4 days then give it a break then 4 days and so on. it may take a little time to set in properly or enough just till I try the other more longer term one. yeah it is good to have some advice from carers who have been in a similar situation or may have ideas well. that may be helpful in working out the best way forward too. ... View more

hey @xXLexi_Lou122Xx I haven't done any art for a little while now. ive been learning how to crochet and going to give a new craft thing thing ago called diamond painting and learn also learn how to make some dreamcatchers as well. ... View more

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looks really great @xXLexi_Lou122Xx ... View more

hi @ruthxxx and welcome @Maddy-RO has given you some advice already but I wanted to stop in and say hello. Im sorry things are so tough, esp at school. would you like to talk about the rumours being spread around? has anything helped with managing your self harm? you mentioned your senior yr at school, would you be turning 16/17? Just asking as once you turn 16 your able to attend drs appointments on your own. would you be comfortable in speaking with your gp yourself once your 16 or over? its hard to keep up being the excited crazy person when we are struggling, its important to try and reach out for that help. Kidshelpline allows weekly counselling session, if they suggest you speak with your school counsellor you can say I would rather talk on here for a while as your not comfortable in speaking with the school counsellor. ... View more

hey @Taylor-RO its good to be able to see the progress rather then just putting it into a savings account and trying to work out if its enough etc. I was lucky enough to get a loan which was a big help in getting my 2 major expenses out of the way, new car tyres which was a little urgent and get a few things like some icepacks and other things to take away with me when im discharged. I had a look at the websites you linked me too, the UK one is for residents of the UK or more benefical to those who live their as all the resources are for that country. but I didn't know carer gateway had one so might be worth having a look into. ive always been worried and scared about my upcoming surgery, theres so much that's out of my comfort zone like being so far away from home, in an area I don't know, in a hospital I don't know and I have to try and navigate it myself for pre-admissions as I have to leave at 430am as the appointments at 7am and might be there most of the day and cant expect a young sibling to wait around all day. im hoping that my mum or stepdad will help me find my way to the surgical ward though but by the way they keep talking they are pretty much dropping me off and when THEY are ready to pick me up then they'll come. (ie if the nurses say im ready at 1pm and they aren't finished doing whatever till 5 then they aren't coming till 5) I guess in a way its ok as itll be quiet and still monitored while im there but at the same time it also feels like they don't care that much. they have a few activities planned for the day before and the day of my surgery as my step dad has to leave the day after for work but mum will take me home.    so far the day has been ok, except the pain that is associated with my new diagnosis but I have some new medications to try out while im waiting till after surgery to try another treatment method  ... View more

hey @linkinpark13 it really sucks you have to leave but I wish you well in all that you do :) ... View more

hey @Bre-RO I am super nervous and worried about my surgery. its coming up so fast now. most of the major things are done now but I still have abit to save for as well. every time I save to make it look better I have a few envelopes and once I have what I need for that specific thing I seal it up e.g petrol so far ive sealed 3 envelopes but still have another 3 to go. ive only got till next week to get it all sorted but if I don't the day I leave for the surgery (so the day before) its my pay day anyway so I can put off a few of my usual payments to bills if I need then catch back up again. ive had a look at carer gateway, they do have some good resources but everything like counselling or just to talk to someone requires me calling and im not comfortable in doing that. they really need to make some helplines for carers that don't require ringing up. ... View more

yeah me too! @Bre-RO unless its a nice scenic drive but I had to go through a through 2 major cities. 😬😬 ... View more

no @Jess1-RO :) thanks for chatting everyone and thank you @Roxy879 for coming on here to chat with us too ... View more