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[Determined]

Just wanted to say, things are looking up here..., relative to or world anyway. Still on thin ice but sadly probably always will be. 

Up is up though so celebrating that for was long as it lasts. 

Carer fatigue is creating some challenges ongoing but thankful for the small wins 🧡

[Shaz51]

Hugs @Determined , sitting with you  amd happy birthday for today 

@Jynx , @Snowdragon 

[Determined]

@Former-Member welcome to the forums.

As @Shaz51 mentioned  I support my wife who lives with BPD. It has been a long journey for us 😞 

Tagging you here as some of this may help

 It gets off track at time to initial intent but still relevant. There is also a link on page 1 that goes back further in our journey. 

Happy to answer any questions you may have.

Perhaps you could start a thread of your own to  be able to share your story and ask questions. More than happy to chat here though.  

[Shaz51]

Hello @Determined , @Former-Member , @Smc , @Faith-and-Hope , @tyme , @tired_sisyphus 

Hello @Former-Member , @tyme has BPD  And we are here to help you xx

[Faith-and-Hope]

Hi @Former-Member and welcome to the forums 👋

[Sharni-lea]

@Determined I can't seem to find any content of your posts. I am desperately needing anything to give me hope, now at the 6 month mark witha pwbpd and post concussive injury as well. Have researched the s^#t out of things and struggle to find any hope but as your tag, am also determined, yet slowly breaking as she doesn't always have the same determined a d tells.me I she leave as she feels guilty but then I get scary she is pushed me not as a bpd move. My heart though says it's all the bpd. Another you can offer wouldn't be much appreciate.  How do I find you historical posts on the topic ? X

[Determined]

Hi @Sharni-lea 

Apologies I have not replied to this sooner. I have been a bit absent. 

How are things travelling for you?

There is a link on page 1 of this thread for the previous thread. 

And page one of that thread

 They are working when I just checked now so possibly it was a temp glitch that you could not see it?

[Determined]

Hi @Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @Smc  and everyone else following.

This really needs to be a new post but where to pit it 🤔 easier to just tack on here.

Trust you are all well.

It has been so long since I have been on here. Since returning to full time work capacity has been limited 😴 

Things are our version of steady here.

Darling is ok but perpetually hanging on by a thread. Spent a month in hospital early last year under supervision to keep her safe. Has been ok since then despite loosing a long time GP and psyc who understood her needs well.

Constant support and encouragement required. 

Father-in-law has been in a cycle of anticipating his passing and bouncing back. Currently doing ok but. (Again his version of ok). 

S1 has left school and has a part time job. But requires a lot of support still with baisic daily activities. He has a purpose and is loving life though.

S2 is entering his last semester of school. Has big plans for next year that worry me (from a resilience perspective) but supporting him and will celebrate the wins and support whatever the outcome. 

S3 is loving school and life.

Has an ASD diagnosis. Doing great at school but a social train wreck. But he is happy with good supports in place so again celibrate the wins and grow with him.

Me... 

Chipping away... above capacity but surviving. 

I am in a supportive work environment where people who matter understand family is number 1 in my life and most flexible in supporting me. For this I am most grateful. Looking forward to time off over the upcoming school break. 

That is the short and sugary version of the past 12 months. Cant believe it has been that long since I was on here. 

I often think of everyone here and feel bad for disappearing. Jusy a time thing with many 'balls in the air'... 

[Shaz51]

Ohh wow so great to see 👀 you @Determined 

Thank you for your update 

@Sharni-lea , @Faith-and-Hope , @Smc , @tyme 

[Faith-and-Hope]

Hi @Determined  👋💕

I have been barely here for a while ….. time thing and heart / head space while I take on the monumental task of reorganising my life.  I still feel like I am on burnout, taking life as gently as I can and trying to maintain a forward motion against inertia, but “getting there”.

Good to have an update from you.  Take care of you …..