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Re: What are your best tips for safe drinking?
I think its important to set up your room or where you're going to sleep when you come back from drinking (if possible) if you've had a night out or gone to someone else's. Setting up a glass of water and maybe some make up wipes by your bed isn't to keep you safe but it allows you to take care of yourself and look out for things drunk you might not think about whilst hydrating is always important before, during and after drinking.
Also try not to take anything containing paracetamol before drinking alcohol as it weakens the level of resistance you have to either substance and can leave you vulnerable to the negative effects that can be seen from consuming a dangerous amount on either alcohol or paracetamol.
Also try not to take anything containing paracetamol before drinking alcohol as it weakens the level of resistance you have to either substance and can leave you vulnerable to the negative effects that can be seen from consuming a dangerous amount on either alcohol or paracetamol.
Re: If you were a teacher..
One-in-a-million wrote: »If you were a teacher what is one thing you would have in your class (for students) maybe it’s something you have seen being used or something you wish you had? Or just something random? I’d like to hear what you think..
For me it would be a thought box, not to be confused with a comment/suggestion box. The ultimate purpose of the box would be to give students a chance to talk about something bothering them if they are finding it hard to vocalise something. The box would be available every day However to ensure this isn’t too obvious for those who are worried about being seen. I would have a set day where everyone posts something with the instruction “today is thought day please put your slip into the box even if you haven’t written anything.” This means that there is no obligation to write anything but gives students chance to get a message to me if they want to without being caught out by their peers.
The reason I thought of this is because I found it hard to find the right time to speak to my teachers and most of the time if I waited until the end of a lesson my friend would stick around which meant I lost confidence in what I wanted to talk about.
Let me know what things would you have as a teacher?
If I were to be a teacher, I'd have things my students needed, like if one had a issue for mobility, I'd have a ramp for them, if one couldn't write I'd have a scribe for them, I'd love to support children, get them what deserve and maybe dont get, like children in poor countries! I think giving students whatever the way they act/behave, should be treated the same as someone who behaves, as kids act out because they probably have issues in there life, so I would treat everyone equally and give them the same amount of time!
If you were a teacher..
If you were a teacher what is one thing you would have in your class (for students) maybe it’s something you have seen being used or something you wish you had? Or just something random? I’d like to hear what you think..
For me it would be a thought box, not to be confused with a comment/suggestion box. The ultimate purpose of the box would be to give students a chance to talk about something bothering them if they are finding it hard to vocalise something. The box would be available every day However to ensure this isn’t too obvious for those who are worried about being seen. I would have a set day where everyone posts something with the instruction “today is thought day please put your slip into the box even if you haven’t written anything.” This means that there is no obligation to write anything but gives students chance to get a message to me if they want to without being caught out by their peers.
The reason I thought of this is because I found it hard to find the right time to speak to my teachers and most of the time if I waited until the end of a lesson my friend would stick around which meant I lost confidence in what I wanted to talk about.
Let me know what things would you have as a teacher?
For me it would be a thought box, not to be confused with a comment/suggestion box. The ultimate purpose of the box would be to give students a chance to talk about something bothering them if they are finding it hard to vocalise something. The box would be available every day However to ensure this isn’t too obvious for those who are worried about being seen. I would have a set day where everyone posts something with the instruction “today is thought day please put your slip into the box even if you haven’t written anything.” This means that there is no obligation to write anything but gives students chance to get a message to me if they want to without being caught out by their peers.
The reason I thought of this is because I found it hard to find the right time to speak to my teachers and most of the time if I waited until the end of a lesson my friend would stick around which meant I lost confidence in what I wanted to talk about.
Let me know what things would you have as a teacher?
Re: What are your best tips for safe drinking?
I make sure I don't drink alone because then I know I will get into a habit of it and it may get really bad
Re: My Age
Just wanted to echo what @AislingDM said there, that is such a frustrating situation. In the past I have also been mistaken for someone younger at times, and in my experience this felt patronising and like I wouldn't be taken as seriously as an adult, I'm not sure if you can relate. Sending lots of love and support, during this hurtful time 
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xRe: How can we rebuild trust after it is broken?
Such a fantastic point, @enorth1 I think there is a key distinction between 'healthily' discussing emotions that naturally arise after trust has been broken and bringing up that kind of pain in any and all arguments. In some ways, if you default to always bringing things up it might be that the foundation for trust hasn't been sufficiently rebuilt. It's such a tough one though and I know every relationship is different too! xx
Re: Foster care :)
It's so lovely to learn from you because it's way better than even googling articles because this way we can actually listen to the people who have real lived experienceI was thinking of asking another question too, if that's alright? I know this might sound like a silly one, as if the obvious answer is 'be kind', but, what makes a good foster carer to you? xx
Aw well I'm glad I can teach you a few things. Of course, that's okay. Yeah it's nice they're nice 😂 and they have to be understanding and help you when things are tough and be nice to everyone and preferebly not be racist or homophobic or lgbt+ phobic, ...Or just not discriminate againt anyone! 😅
-Ash 💕
Re: How can we rebuild trust after it is broken?
Hi @AislingDM, what a great idea for a discussion. I love your input, particularly the part about how it isn’t always possible to rebuild and learning to accept that.
In my view, learning to rebuild the trust will always take time of course, and the path might not always be linear. There can be bumps in the road from days where your self esteem might’ve taken a hit, or new situations might bring back those old feelings of hurt. However, I feel, if you have taken the decision to rebuild together, then it would be difficult to progress forward if the reason for mistrust is brought up again constantly, maybe as a way to put the original trust breaker down. Communicating about concerns you still have is of course healthy, but using the situation for years as a way to keep making that person feel guilty for your own gain perhaps isn’t. Just another angle to reflect on
In my view, learning to rebuild the trust will always take time of course, and the path might not always be linear. There can be bumps in the road from days where your self esteem might’ve taken a hit, or new situations might bring back those old feelings of hurt. However, I feel, if you have taken the decision to rebuild together, then it would be difficult to progress forward if the reason for mistrust is brought up again constantly, maybe as a way to put the original trust breaker down. Communicating about concerns you still have is of course healthy, but using the situation for years as a way to keep making that person feel guilty for your own gain perhaps isn’t. Just another angle to reflect on