Acceptance is hard work

[MissinTooth]

@jazz thank you for replying. 

I get kind of...hyper-focused and tend to go all in. Maybe I need to set alarms for self care breaks today? 

I'm on my phone and can't put in TW'S so I'll explain it in a round about way...

The topic is Trauma informed care for diverse children and adolescents who have experienced repeated bullying, harassment and victimisation that's lead to unsafe coping mechanisms and behaviours. 

We have to discuss what TIC looks like for the population, what the barriers are and how to overcome them. 

[RiverSeal]

Hey @MissinTooth, thanks for reaching out and wanting ot touh base with moderators!

How are you doing with coffee and your physical needs? Did you manage to take the dog out for a walk yet? 

Sounds like you have a busy day with your assignment that is due today!

Moderators can try to touch base with you throughout the day, but we can't guarantee we will be able. The community is here to support you as well, so I suggest reaching out to Members you have connections with, too. Moderators have a responsibility to the whole Forums, and we never know what directions we may be pulled in each shift. Nonetheless, moderators will endeavour to touch base with you when we can today. 

Best of luck with your assignment!

Take care

RiverSeal 

[MissinTooth]

Thanks @RiverSeal. I know, and I will.

The coffee, breakfast, shower and things of that nature are done. We haven't managed a walk yet, it's wet, drizzly and cold, but Luna and I went for a drive to get things to light the fire, and that is now pumping away to keep us warm. I have just sat down to work on my assignment.

I hope you have a good day. 

[RiverSeal]

Amazing!! Maybe you can take a break from your assignment and go out for a walk later @MissinTooth. Best of luck 🤞 RiverSeal 

[Jynx]

@MissinTooth checkin on in!! 

Also, this is a reminder for us all to have a stretch and wiggle!! Unclench jaw, relax shoulders, and take a mighty big breath 😊

[MissinTooth]

@Jynx I feel like bursting into tears, though it's probably not recommended for getting the last 1000 words written. I think it'd cause so many typos that it could be a problem....

Imagine the excuse..."sorry, but had a meltdown while writing it...couldn't see to edit through the tears."

My timer's about to go off for a self-care break in like one-minute, so great timing on the reminder. 

Thank you for checking in, but you don't have to. Don't worry about it

[Jynx]

@MissinTooth I certainly don't have to check in, no! But I choose to - because I have the capacity to, and because you asked me to! Simple as that 😉

Hope those last 1000 words aren't giving you too much grief!

[MissinTooth]

@Jynx your timing is impeccable. 

Just finished! Submitted! Now here come the tears. 

[AuntGlow]

Happy Sunday @MissinTooth.

How is you heart feeling today? 

You must be so relieved that you got through your assignment - if you need a big release right now or a complete shift into something that's just for you, that is more than allowed. 🥰💕

[MissinTooth]

@AuntGlow I have been struggling big time. 

This morning I had to fight my thoughts and throughout the day it's come in waves. Just surges. 

I don't know what I need right now. Just some quiet time, calm down time. Maybe a cuppa because my hands are frozen and just to sit for a minute.