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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 130 The Mix Convert
    Jellyelephant said:
    lucyking200 said:
    Jellyelephant said:
    lucyking200 said:
    Jellyelephant said:
    Hi Lucy what’s been happening today and how are you ? 
     Pm please 
    It is better to talk on the boards on your thread as then everyone can reply. If you just pm one person then they might not be able to respond for a while so it is better to post on here so whoever is there first can help
    Ok I’m not doing well 
    What’s going on? What have you been up to 
    Stressed and not much just a walk 
  • JellyelephantJellyelephant Posts: 1,908 Extreme Poster
    What is making you stressed? 
    The sun will rise and we will try again 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 130 The Mix Convert
    Jellyelephant said:
    What is making you stressed? 
    Online learning 
  • JustVJustV Posts: 5,636 Part of The Furniture
    edited September 2024
    Jellyelephant said:
    Past User said:
    Jellyelephant said:
    Hi Lucy what’s been happening today and how are you ? 
     Pm please 
    It is better to talk on the boards on your thread as then everyone can reply. If you just pm one person then they might not be able to respond for a while so it is better to post on here so whoever is there first can help
    Just dropping in to echo this. People can have supportive conversations privately if they like but, as a general rule, if you're having a boards discussion and you need some support in the moment, it's best to keep that public for the reasons @Jellyelephant mentioned. It's also important nobody feels obligated to support anyone in private because that can be quite a tough thing to do. :)

    Also, these guys make a really good point that you shouldn't be left to look after someone with complex health and care needs at the age of 15. The situation you're describing does sound really concerning and not above board, so it's definitely worth contacting your support worker as early as you can to tell them what's happened and get this straightened out, because nobody should be left in this position. You could even contact Childline on 0800 1111 or speak to one of their counsellors over text here: https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat/

    Would really urge you to speak to somebody today if possible @Past User. :) Is that something you're able to do?
    Post edited by TheMix on
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 130 The Mix Convert
    edited September 2024
    Mike said:
    Jellyelephant said:
    Past User said:
    Jellyelephant said:
    Hi Lucy what’s been happening today and how are you ? 
     Pm please 
    It is better to talk on the boards on your thread as then everyone can reply. If you just pm one person then they might not be able to respond for a while so it is better to post on here so whoever is there first can help
    Just dropping in to echo this. People can have supportive conversations privately if they like but, as a general rule, if you're having a boards discussion and you need some support in the moment, it's best to keep that public for the reasons @Jellyelephant mentioned. It's also important nobody feels obligated to support anyone in private because that can be quite a tough thing to do. :)

    Also, these guys make a really good point that you shouldn't be left to look after someone with complex health and care needs at the age of 15. The situation you're describing does sound really concerning and not above board, so it's definitely worth contacting your support worker as early as you can to tell them what's happened and get this straightened out, because nobody should be left in this position. You could even contact Childline on 0800 1111 or speak to one of their counsellors over text here: https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat/

    Would really urge you to speak to somebody today if possible @Past User. :) Is that something you're able to do?
    Ok thanks already have 
    Post edited by TheMix on
  • JustVJustV Posts: 5,636 Part of The Furniture
    edited September 2024
    Aah yes, you did mention that @Past User  - my mistake. Think I got the order of posts mixed up!

    Let us know how the emergency placement turns out and how things develop. :)
    Post edited by TheMix on
    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
    I no longer work at The Mix! If you need anything, message or tag @TheMix
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 130 The Mix Convert
    edited September 2024
    Mike said:
    Aah yes, you did mention that @Past User  - my mistake. Think I got the order of posts mixed up!

    Let us know how the emergency placement turns out and how things develop. :)
    Will do it’s ok at the moment can you pm me please  stuff I need to discuss 
    Post edited by TheMix on
  • Former MemberFormer Member ☕🌻☕ Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    Hope things are going ok
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 130 The Mix Convert
    GreenTea said:
    Hope things are going ok
    They are yes 
  • Millie2787Millie2787 Community Connector Posts: 5,220 Part of The Furniture
    Hey Lucy :) 

    Have social services manage to find you another emergency placement yet ? As we mentioned on your other thread remember if you don’t feel like your getting on with your new placement give your social worker a ring as they can look at finding you a more suitable placement.

    im sorry to hear about your friends parents , cancer isn’t a nice thing to watch a loved one go through . I hope there getting done support to :) 
    Sometimes all you need is one person to believe in you , for you to begin to believe in yourself.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 130 The Mix Convert
    Millie2787 said:
    Hey Lucy :) 

    Have social services manage to find you another emergency placement yet ? As we mentioned on your other thread remember if you don’t feel like your getting on with your new placement give your social worker a ring as they can look at finding you a more suitable placement.

    im sorry to hear about your friends parents , cancer isn’t a nice thing to watch a loved one go through . I hope there getting done support to :) 
    Yep they found me one 
  • JellyelephantJellyelephant Posts: 1,908 Extreme Poster
    Are you with ur foster placement now then? How is it? Did they get someone to care for your friend? 

    What course are you doing online? What is it about the course that is stressful to you because I have spent many years in education so perhaps I can help if I know what is difficult 
    The sun will rise and we will try again 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    edited September 2024
    Hey @Past User

    I just wanted to pop on to send you hugs and let you know we are here for you :heart:
    Post edited by TheMix on
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 130 The Mix Convert
    Jellyelephant said:
    Are you with ur foster placement now then? How is it? Did they get someone to care for your friend? 

    What course are you doing online? What is it about the course that is stressful to you because I have spent many years in education so perhaps I can help if I know what is difficult 
    Yep I am  it’s fine and someone looking after my friend customer service and getting told not much detail 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 130 The Mix Convert
    edited September 2024
    *BananaMonkey* said:
    Hey @Past User

    I just wanted to pop on to send you hugs and let you know we are here for you :heart:
    Thanks 
    Post edited by TheMix on
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,759 Skive's The Limit
    Here if want to speak more about things
    ~Probably dead now
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 130 The Mix Convert
    Shaunie said:
    Here if want to speak more about things
    I’m ok  tonight had a long meeting with social worker and new family 
  • Former MemberFormer Member ☕🌻☕ Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    How are you doing today?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 130 The Mix Convert
    GreenTea said:
    How are you doing today?
    Fine thanks way better and happier 
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