Lived Experience Forum

[Shaz51]

Awwww thank you @Lisbeth

I think you are awesome realizing you needed help and support., that is a great step forward my friend

one day at a time @Lisbeth, and remember you are not alone

We are here for you

my husband has had major self harm episode years ago  and has taken himself to hospital

have you got hobbys that you enjoy

[Lisbeth]

@Shaz51 i especially enjoy working with timber. I love recreating something that was going to be thrown out in the rubbish.

I found some timber at a job site covered in concrete i sanded it up and turned it into a bookshelf.

Recently i found some pieces of steel which i want to use with timber to make more bookshelves. I like to think im clever ... haha i want to learn how to do welding. My Dad can teach me he actually has more patience then i do.

He lives several hours away but i do try to make sure i spend lots of time with him. He is very good at building and making things. I have the ideas i just don't know how to make it.

When i was at school girls weren't allowed to do woodwork or metal class. It was all i ever wanted. I love the smell of freshly sanded timber.

Nothing can compete with it!! lol it can be very relaxing but it is noisy ...

I also do a bit of sewing for wildlife carers. I make pouches and bags. I like to crochet in the winter months i make blankets for others. I still haven't made any for myself. One day ..

I need to get back to my wood and play. I've been having a 'pity party' lately the docs have been changing my meds which has been messing with my head.

However im coming out of it now so i feel i can get back into life again. I can appreciate what your husband has been through. The feelings of not wanting to be a burden to others is normal however the side effects are far worse.

I'm sure you are a blessing to your hubby and the children even if they are grown up they still need guidance and support ♡

[Shaz51]

Hello @Lisbeth

It really good doing something we love to do  xx

you  want to learn how to do welding, I say go ahead

I was a family day care provider for 25 years and I totally loved it

 You said also do a bit of sewing for wildlife carers. I make pouches and bags. I like to crochet in the winter months i make blankets for others. I still haven't made any for myself. One day ..how lovely , do you take photos of your finished works

you are clever my friend

hope you are having an ok day

[Shaz51]

Hello @Mr_stress, @Lisbeth, @Former-Member, @Lunar

I have being thinking of you today , hope everthing is ok

[Former-Member]

@Shaz51 @Mr_stress @Lisbeth

hello how are you?

coffee anyone?

I will have mine black thanks, no sugars.

[Shaz51]

Hello @Mr_stress, @Lisbeth  how are you today my friends

Hello @Lunar, @Former-Member xx, are you home @Former-Member??

[Former-Member]

Hello @Shaz51 @Mr_stress

I am still overseas for another 9 days.

how are you and Mr Shaz?

How are you @Mr_stress?

[Ney]

I'd love a friend too! Can I join ? I'll go hot chocie not really a coffee drinker hehe

[Shaz51]

Hello and welcome @Ney, HOW ARE YOU TODAY 

[Former-Member]

I will be your friend @Mr_stress
Love & hugs
Bella 🙂