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Re: my positive recovery
Sending u so much strength @eylah i agree one day at a time and its so good to see the little and big progress each day we are all here with u 
ur doing amazing
ur doing amazing
Re: This is so embarrassing
Hey @Rose113,
Firstly I just want to say that we would never judge you here. You've done so well to open up about this and it's very brave of you to put these things into words. You're welcome to share whatever you feel comfy sharing in our spaces.
This isn't embarrassing at all and I think many people can relate to that feeling of wanting to find a moment of comfort. It sounds like sucking your thumb has been a way of self-soothing and that's nothing to be ashamed of. Many young children do this and it can easily become a habit that helps bring us some relief which can continue into our youth and even adulthood, as a way of comforting ourselves and soothing anxiety.
You say that it helps with your age regression which makes complete sense, @Rose113, and please don't apologise for seeking help with this. You mention that you don't know how to snap out of it. I'm wondering if you have found any other techniques that can help bring the same level of comfort and anxiety-reduction?
Firstly I just want to say that we would never judge you here. You've done so well to open up about this and it's very brave of you to put these things into words. You're welcome to share whatever you feel comfy sharing in our spaces.
This isn't embarrassing at all and I think many people can relate to that feeling of wanting to find a moment of comfort. It sounds like sucking your thumb has been a way of self-soothing and that's nothing to be ashamed of. Many young children do this and it can easily become a habit that helps bring us some relief which can continue into our youth and even adulthood, as a way of comforting ourselves and soothing anxiety.
You say that it helps with your age regression which makes complete sense, @Rose113, and please don't apologise for seeking help with this. You mention that you don't know how to snap out of it. I'm wondering if you have found any other techniques that can help bring the same level of comfort and anxiety-reduction?
Gemma
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Re: probation officer
Those are great career ideas! and your right, having an interest in subjects like psychology and criminology really do keep your options open!
Katie12
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Re: probation officer
I’m sure you would be a great probation officer or whatever u choose u will be great at @toffuna101! Good luck with the process of starting it
)Re: What if I'd lost everything this evening?
Hi @Chloe234 - first of all, i'm glad to hear you're safe and okay.
I can imagine it was quite the shock to the system to go through that, and so how you're feeling is completely understandable. Whilst our minds almost naturally go to the what if's when things like this happens, what is important is the fact things didn't take a turn for the worse. You managed to stay composed and get back out of the water, and for that I'm super proud of you.
Try and take the time you need to process what happened to you and remember you are strong and amazing, and we are here to support you however you need (as always).
Sending you a big warm hug
Sinead
I can imagine it was quite the shock to the system to go through that, and so how you're feeling is completely understandable. Whilst our minds almost naturally go to the what if's when things like this happens, what is important is the fact things didn't take a turn for the worse. You managed to stay composed and get back out of the water, and for that I'm super proud of you.
Try and take the time you need to process what happened to you and remember you are strong and amazing, and we are here to support you however you need (as always).
Sending you a big warm hug
Sinead
Re: Poorly
Hey @Rose113, I can hear that you're having a difficult day today, and sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. I'm glad that you've got Charlie to keep you some company while you're both resting up. I know you mentioned that the doctors can't work out what's causing some of the pain, but it might be worth still talking to them about how you're not feeling well. Hope you feel better soon, we're here to support you
Azziman
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Re: my positive recovery
Sending hugs @eylah we’re here for you and you’re doing so well
Re: tw//: domestic violence. self harm.
You're doing so well @eylah
It sounds like this whole process has been super stressful for you. It makes sense that you've been having mixed feelings about him, that must be super emotionally exhausting and confusing
I just want to say well done once again for reaching out, I know it can be super challenging.
Is there anything you can do in this moment to make yourself feel any better or distract yourself?
Sending hugs, we're always here to support you
It sounds like this whole process has been super stressful for you. It makes sense that you've been having mixed feelings about him, that must be super emotionally exhausting and confusing
I just want to say well done once again for reaching out, I know it can be super challenging.
Is there anything you can do in this moment to make yourself feel any better or distract yourself?
Sending hugs, we're always here to support you