Newbie's Social Club - Come make some friends!

[Ru-bee]

Wow, this week has really flown by and I'm a bit behind welcoming some of our lovely new members from the weekend, so before the next weekend comes around I want to say a big hello and welcome to:

@AAM40ThatsMe @Anthi @Barbara2244 @Bella116 @BellaBoo2 @Brissie @Broken_flipflop @Eshahz @evernightstars @EyesWideOpen @fisherdaniel123 @gambinogirl4eva @Jessica22 @Justmeandthedog @jzs @kittycat4 @lemonlobster @Letsdothis @Mi7889 @Naomicroak1981 @Nikisfaith @Nji-Mbakwa673 @NLTL @Ocdeezus_9 @oldaq @Paco96 @Pelican23 @Phoebe4 @pinkschmink @PoeticRain @Puku @Riftis @Sane2 @Stendhal @survivorgirl24 @toot1 @Unicorn23 @Vee8181 @Wasted @WorriedSibling 

It's great to have you here! Please feel welcome to join in on the conversation here!

@GezzaP @Oaktree @Spiritmission6 @heartathome Howdy, how are you all going today?

[GezzaP]

Hi @Ru-bee . I’m ok even though only slept 4 hours.

Spoke to psychologist this morning, had lunch out on way to eye test. Needed new glasses. She reckoned I’d have to have cataract removed from left eye in about 6 months time.Yuck eye surgery.

Walked home even though it hurts my back. Took about an hour. Chiro says is good to keep moving.
Might do some gardening after I’ve had a break. Too tired to cook lamb rack today, will do it tomorrow morning. Hoping to sleep tonight.

How are you?

Psych was quite good I thought. Got an appt with GP to get mental health care plan next Tuesday.

[Pelican23]

Hello! My beautiful partner of 9 years (diagnosed BPD and PTSD) has just left our relationship and moved on with another man within weeks. I have forgiven her. But I am looking for some support groups in PERTH [edited by moderator] to help me overcome some trauma. (I am also seeing 2x psychologists and my GP regularly - I will be ok) 

Any assistance or suggestions most welcome!! 

[rav3n]

hey @Pelican23! welcome to the forums space 😊

sorry to hear about your relationship, 9 years is a long time and i imagine it's going to take some time to process this change. please do be gentle with yourself 💙

we're excited to have you here! i don't live in perth myself, but here are some links you might be interested in exploring:

• Trauma and PTSD Support Group
• Workshops for Survivors
• Group Support Activities | Mental Health Commission

hope this helps with getting started! you're welcome to connect here, we're here to listen too!

just wanted to let you know that i've edited out your postcode (as per our community guidelines, we can share the city we live in but not specific suburbs - this is to protect your safety and anonymity) 

[Ru-bee]

Sounds like a busy day @GezzaP! Glad your psychologist apt went well. 

What sort of gardening are you planning? Just general maintenance or do you have anything new to plant?

I'm good, had to take both of my cats to the vet this morning for their yearly check ups and was told they'll both be needing dental work which will be $$$ so I'll need to start budgeting for that!

Hey @Pelican23 nice to meet you. I see that @rav3n has already left some great ideas so I just wanted to say good on you for being so proactive in seeking some support in the midst of a break up. I always find the times we need it most are the times that are the hardest to actually do it.

[GezzaP]

I was planning on planting some flowers I bought and sowing some sunflower seeds @Ru-bee but I’m too tired and my back is hurting. Just took some painkillers. Will garden tomorrow morning instead. I have a cleaner coming tomorrow afternoon. Also need to book an appt with periodontist and am in the process of getting solar battery quotes. Might have a 10 minute cat nap. Yes vets are very expensive. Need to take my cat too when I can afford it. Maybe next pay day.

[Shaz51]

Hello and welcome friends 

@AAM40ThatsMe @Anthi @Barbara2244 @Bella116 @BellaBoo2 @Brissie @Broken_flipflop @Eshahz @evernightstars @EyesWideOpen @fisherdaniel123 @gambinogirl4eva @Jessica22 @Justmeandthedog @jzs @kittycat4 @lemonlobster @Letsdothis @Mi7889 @Naomicroak1981 @Nikisfaith @Nji-Mbakwa673 @NLTL @Ocdeezus_9 @oldaq @Paco96 @Pelican23 @Phoebe4 @pinkschmink @PoeticRain @Puku @Riftis @Sane2 @Stendhal @survivorgirl24 @toot1 @Unicorn23 @Vee8181 @Wasted @WorriedSibling 

It's great to have you here! Please feel welcome to join in on the conversation here!

@GezzaP @Oaktree @Spiritmission6 @heartathome @Pelican23 @Jynx , @Ru-bee , @rav3n Howdy, how are you all going today?

[heartathome]

Hi @Ru-bee 

🤗 Hi everyone

I've had a good day today. I went to an animal rights Opp shop nearby and told them I'd volunteer for a couple of hours a week. The whole getting out by myself is the big thing! I went downtown to get some photocopying done and while I was down there, I picked up my Meals on Wheels (I don't like cooking), did a little shopping and went to a cafe for a coffee and read the photocopying. I'm amazed that I did so much! Normally I'd go directly home but know I need to try something different to combat the loneliness. Connection is something that I was missing. I'm beginning to connect with others on the different threads on here! I might go for a walk around the block later this afternoon. 🙃

[Shaz51]

Well done and way to go my awesome friend @heartathome 😍

[Ru-bee]

Yeah resting your back sounds like a good idea @GezzaP Hopefully you feel better tomorrow and are able to put those plants in!

Hey @Shaz51 @heartathome 😊