13-12-2023 08:28 PM
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15-12-2023 10:24 PM
15-12-2023 10:24 PM
Hey @ArraDreaming I wish I could have been here for you a couple of nights ago - it seems like you had a really tough night 😢 I hope things have improved a bit for you and this weekend brings a lot of joy and light for you.
Thanks so much for your concern also. I am okay. Had a really tough day and I was really angry - still angry but not letting it get on top of me. I will have plenty of time to do that over the holidays so I am just looking forward to the last week this week with my kids. I am going to miss this class a lot. The class I had last year was the same but I still get visits nearly everyday from some of them (and they like to raid our cupboards for art supplies lol).
I have to tell you a story - there is this boy in the next door class that I absolutely adore. He reminds me of you - when he cannot regulate, he gets distructive. But he is the most beautiful, kind and caring soul underneath. This morning he came up to me to tell me about some biscuits that were in the staffroom. I thought he had made them and was asking me to get them for him - but no ...he had made some and put them in a christmas jar for me. Long story short - I had a few tears as it was definitely something I did not expect and the smile on his face when he saw me with his present was so big. He came and gave me a hug and of course the tears came again. It is those moments in our days that we need to hold onto because they are what matter.
16-12-2023 10:10 AM
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16-12-2023 10:48 AM
16-12-2023 10:48 AM
Hey @ArraDreaming That is quite okay - some days are tough. Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and very much value our connection here. You have actually been a little extra light in my life over the past couple of weeks 😁
16-12-2023 10:50 AM
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16-12-2023 10:56 AM
16-12-2023 10:56 AM
I consider you a friend on here too @ArraDreaming ❤️ It is tough when you cannot engage as you would like at times but you have come soooo far and you really should be proud of yourself. I certainly did not want to give up on you as I can see so many wonderful qualities in you. Those times you get angry and frustrated are not the real you - stress can certainly heighten our emotions but we need to see past that for the beautiful person you are under that stress.
I am taking it pretty easy this weekend. I have some work to get done for school so I do not have too much to do in the holidays but am doing a little at a time. I also have some things to cut up for the kids to make christmas trees this week - that part will be fun as I love doing that stuff.
What about you? How are the kids and Mrs jay5?
16-12-2023 11:34 AM
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16-12-2023 11:52 AM
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No thanks needed @ArraDreaming but thank you for letting me know it put a smile on your face 😁
1 year hey - that is something ❤️ You have such a wonderful little family there and I am sure you will help Mrs jay5 enjoy your evening together - and as you said - you can come home early if you need to. Make the most of the time together tonight.
OMG - kids are so resilient. I hope he does not do anymore damage.
16-12-2023 12:02 PM
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