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Taking a break / poorly sister

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 411 Listening Ear
Hi,

I just wanted to post this to say that i'm taking a little break from my phone and technology in general so i won't be able to reply to any messages or anything for a bit.

My little sister fell really ill last night and she's in icu at the moment on a ventilator. I'm really really worried and i really don't know what i'd do if we lost her. och. the thought makes my chest hurt a lot.

also, all the news of the anger and hatred in the world right now is bringing me down and it's nearly impossible to avoid, so im just gonna give my phone to my mam for a couple of weeks.

This doesnt actually need replies bbut if you wanted to reply, im kinda a wreck atm so any positive thoughts and kindness in general is really appreciated <3

thanks as always.


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  • TheNightmareTheNightmare Posts: 2,120 Boards Champion
    Slinky wrote: »
    Hi,

    I just wanted to post this to say that i'm taking a little break from my phone and technology in general so i won't be able to reply to any messages or anything for a bit.

    My little sister fell really ill last night and she's in icu at the moment on a ventilator. I'm really really worried and i really don't know what i'd do if we lost her. och. the thought makes my chest hurt a lot.

    also, all the news of the anger and hatred in the world right now is bringing me down and it's nearly impossible to avoid, so im just gonna give my phone to my mam for a couple of weeks.

    This doesnt actually need replies bbut if you wanted to reply, im kinda a wreck atm so any positive thoughts and kindness in general is really appreciated <3

    thanks as always.


    @Slinky

    I'm really sorry to hear about your sister and what you're going through. It’s completely understandable to need a break during such a difficult time. Your focus should be on your family and taking care of yourself right now.

    I’m sending all my positive thoughts and strength your way. If you need anything or just someone to talk to when you're ready, know that I'm here for you. Wishing your sister a speedy recovery and hoping you find some peace and comfort during this tough period. Take all the time you need.
  • AnonymousToeAnonymousToe Posts: 2,380 Boards Champion
    Omg @Slinky I’m so sorry to hear that. I really hope your sister gets better soon. We’re here for you when you’re ready to come back, and you’re being so strong. Take care of yourself. Sending big big hugs 💙
  • Chloe234Chloe234 Community Champion Posts: 3,507 Community Veteran
    Oh @Slinky I'm so so sorry <3 I know not much can be said to make things better but I really hope your sister is okay and gets better soon. Look after yourself, we're here for when you come back. Big hugs
    🦆💜🦆💜🦆
  • GemmaGemma Community Manager Posts: 1,138 Wise Owl
    I'm so very sorry to hear about your sister @Slinky - how frightening. We're sending all the well wishes in the world and hope she makes a full recovery. <3

    The world is a frightening place right now and you're right that it's a lot to hold. You're strong, you're surrounded by lots of support here, and we'll be here when you come back. Thinking of you <3
    ♡♡♡
  • AoifeAoife Community Manager Posts: 3,228 Boards Guru
    Sending lots of strength to your sister @Slinky. I'm thinking of you all and hope she'll be better soon <3

    It's so much to be going through right now and I wanted to echo everyone else's lovely comments to let you know we're all here for you when you're ready to come back. Sending so many hugs your way <3
    Maybe somethings don't get better, but we do. We get stronger. We learn to live with our situations as messy and ugly as they are. We fix what we can and we adapt to what we can't. Maybe some of us will never fully be okay, but at least we're here. We're still trying. We're doing the best we can. That's worth celebrating too ❤
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 1,616 Extreme Poster
    hope your sister gets better soon @Slinky - sending lots of hugs to you and the rest of your family

    take all the time you need and we'll still be here when you get back - take care of yourself :3
  • Orchid059Orchid059 Moderator Posts: 294 The Mix Regular
    I'm sorry to hear that @Slinky it is understandable at this time to have some time away from technology. Take all the time you need- we are here for you when you do return <3
  • GemmaGemma Community Manager Posts: 1,138 Wise Owl
    So lovely to hear from you @Slinky and I'm so glad to hear that your sister is doing well. Sending lots of hugs <3
    ♡♡♡
  • TheNightmareTheNightmare Posts: 2,120 Boards Champion
    edited August 22
    Slinky wrote: »
    thanks everyone for the kindness it means a lot <3 a break from my phone and heaviness of stuff online felt good. but kind of boring at times lol . i have it back now and doing my family tree on ancestry with mam and its keeping me busy without going on tiktok and stuff.

    My sister is doing good also . I cant wait for her to be home again with us

    Great to hear from you bro and your sister is doing well too.
  • TheNightmareTheNightmare Posts: 2,120 Boards Champion
    Slinky wrote: »
    thanks everyone for the kindness it means a lot <3 a break from my phone and heaviness of stuff online felt good. but kind of boring at times lol . i have it back now and doing my family tree on ancestry with mam and its keeping me busy without going on tiktok and stuff.

    My sister is doing good also . I cant wait for her to be home again with us

    It's great to hear you're back and your sister is doing well too bro.
  • TheNightmareTheNightmare Posts: 2,120 Boards Champion
    Im hoping you're back now
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 411 Listening Ear
    My sister was gonna be discharged but then she got real sick again. My mam is staying with her and that feels ok. She’s not as sick as before so that’s good and I think she’s in the best place .

    some of my family are working away at some land my mam bought so I’m staying with some people I don’t really like too much and it is kind of difficult but I get to come back to my mams house every day to spend time with my pets so that feels good too.

    I miss my family a bit 😅 I struggle to hear on the phone and my mam can’t type too good because she can’t spell so it’s a bit isolating but I think it won’t be for a long time and I text my cousin to see if we can set up a 5 a side so I’m gonna look forward to that
  • GemmaGemma Community Manager Posts: 1,138 Wise Owl
    Hey @Slinky, nice to see you back on the boards! I'm sorry that your sister got unwell again. I'm glad she's in the best place being looked after by your mam. Sending lots of love <3

    I'm sorry where you're staying isn't feeling entirely comfy. It's positive to hear that you do get to go back to your mam's house daily to see your pets and that you're setting up a 5 a side with your cousin, that sounds so fun!

    We're here for you @Slinky. Are you able to see your mam and family when you go back home or are they working away the whole time? <3
    ♡♡♡
  • AnonymousToeAnonymousToe Posts: 2,380 Boards Champion
    Oh no, I’m so sorry your sister isn’t well again.
    Does your mam know how to use speech to text? Like when you talk to your phone and it turns it into typed words. It doesn’t always work very well but you could try it.
    Big hugs 💙
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 411 Listening Ear
    Awk thanks ye two @Gemma @AnonymousToe

    Ik my sister will be fine now

    Yeh my family / community have moved up north for a few weeks to do some work on some land. They took the trailers so I had no where to stay other than here. My cousin is staying with me too tho and we get on well. it is more strict here and I’ll never moan about living with my uncle again😂 . We also have 3 houses on our encampment but 2 are full and one is completely empty. I think/ hope my mam will move into one so we can live very near each other but I think mam didn’t decide what she wants to do yet 😅

    So me and my cousin are staying here until either my mam gets home or our community moves back to the encampment . But ik everyone is busy so it feels fine

    Also @AnonymousToe yaa😂 that’s what mams using to text me. our accent is so brutal it doesn’t pick up on what we say and sends gibberish and then when I reply my mam can’t read it so I just have to reply with simply words aha its only short term though



  • GemmaGemma Community Manager Posts: 1,138 Wise Owl
    @Slinky glad to hear you have your cousin staying with you! When you say it's more strict, in what way are you finding it more strict? <3
    ♡♡♡
  • AoifeAoife Community Manager Posts: 3,228 Boards Guru
    Sending lots of hugs your way @Slinky <3

    I wanted to check in and see how your sister is doing and if she able to come home in the end? It can be so incredibly hard going through something like this with someone we care about so much. It’s completely understandable that she’s been on your mind and that you've missed her so much.

    I'm really hoping things settle back into some sense of normality for you all soon and you're able to give her the big hug you've been wanting to do! Sending lots of strength to your sister too and hope she continues to get stronger and stronger :)
    Maybe somethings don't get better, but we do. We get stronger. We learn to live with our situations as messy and ugly as they are. We fix what we can and we adapt to what we can't. Maybe some of us will never fully be okay, but at least we're here. We're still trying. We're doing the best we can. That's worth celebrating too ❤
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 411 Listening Ear
    Thanks so much @Aoife

    She just got home yesterday and is on the mend 😊

    Your kindness is really appreciated. I hope your last day treats you well💚
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