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[eth]

Thanks @TAB and @Hope4me  hope you're doing ok atm.

@Angels333  the tie-dying workshop sounds great.  I'm sure the kids will love you.  Good idea about keeping yourself occupied to avoid things you don't want to happen.

Take care all of you.

[Faith-and-Hope]

Hi, welcome back, and all the best for your assessment today @eth 💕

[Meowmy]

@eth good luck. Take care.

[Angels333]

Hey @eth I'll be thinking about you today at 10am,  I hope you're not too overwhelmed by the male instructor  and the roads.   I'm sure they will take you somewhere quiet.  But speak up if you're uncomfortable it's a process something that can't be done in one session so be super kind to yourself 

Angels333 xxxx

[Former-Member]

@eth 

Ill b thinking of you today.

A brave step what ur doing.

Lets hope u feel comfortable with the male support today.

When u get a good male, you get a really good one ive found.

Im sure the first steps will b the hardest. First few times i mean.

The freedom ul have in the future might b worth the discomfort now tho.

Bit hard cause uv just moved too.

Lots happening in ur life hey

Take it easy

[TAB]

yeah not too bad thanks @eth 

[MDT]

Hey @eth

I do hope that your OT thing goes okay.

Driving is understandably causing you a bit of anxiety. I do hope you get through the training though.

Be kind to yourself please

[Molliex]

Hope you have a fulfilling day @Angels333. It sounds like you've got plenty to keep you busy. Sending good vibes to your daughter for her exams 👍👍

[eth]

Thanks @Angels333 @Faith-and-Hope  and all.  I really need support right now.  My coordinator of supports (female) had just told me she won't be here.  So I have to meet with 2 males I've never met before and am expected to go out on-road with one of them alone.  Feeling shattered, peak anxiety and crying.  It's f'd up and another confirmation that I need to find a new CoS.  I'll def be doing a formal complaint to her manager, but that doesn't help me get thru' the next 3 hours.  

[Faith-and-Hope]

Oh @eth  .... hearing you ......  Is your brother or SIL around for support  ?

Surely you can ask for, and expect to be granted, a chaperone to be present ?

There are people who have that requirement for cultural or religious reasons.  There must be a way to have that authorised as your mental health support  ?

Who can you think of to get there with you today ?  Someone from bridge, or your cooking circle ?  Call someone you know and ask them to come and be with you Hon.