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  • Author : Teej
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  • Topic : Our stories
26 Apr 2018 10:33 AM
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No it doesn’t sound stuck up. I get it. @utopia The whole point of socialising is to enjoy it and take you out of your head in a positive way, for me that has to be stimulating too. 

The fixit mind of mine wants to find an easy solution for you but the empathic person in me is walking in your shoes in real life in a similar way. I get how hard it is. I’m only just beginning to open my eyes again to even begin to see what it will take to start my life again and create a meaningful life. I’m a scared overweight old bag (have 5 yrs on you -am 51 😘, just to one up you 😜). I am broke as anything. I’m sure the only way we can do this is to try to find baby steps and not focus on the future. I’ve been going to psycho social groups for a couple of years which has given me a bit of confidence but has also been helpful to discover what else is in the community. It takes time to do this so don’t be hard on yourself. Maybe as you find confidence opportunities will open up you didn’t know about. I don’t think it’s a bad idea to take a friend to the first session or two to something new. They don’t have to like it but just being there might help. I’m sure she would rather do this and be bored out of her brain but see you inspired and passionate again. This is so easy to type for you but so hard to do I know. 

Go easy @utopia. Age is just a number. Just one day at a time is the number you need to work with. Ha throw that one back at me at will 💜🤗

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