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[Appleblossom]

@Lee82 

Sort of. I dont do the powder stuff. Made with big dollop of old yoghurt and milk and  slow brewing for 10 hours.  Mainly extends it but by a lot.

I just read some of your other posts and saw you are mum of 2 beautiful boys.

I related to the "dirty little secret". As in it was decades before I admitted my own self harm.  I spent a lot of time trying to talk my brother and sister down.  sigh.

Trying to practise what I preach and find ways of self care.  I decided a few weeks ago to buy a yoghurt maker and pressure cooker and learn more about all that stuff.  In my 20s made yoghurt with a tea towel over a bowl sitting out in the sun. This does make it better.

I am dealing with empty nest and trying not go stir crazy but calmly putting in little positive habits.

@Shaz51 @Maggie @Former-Member @outlander 

[Lee82]

Wow that is fantastic @Appleblossom. Very impressed! 
yes I have 2 boys aged 8 and 12. They are my everything and the sole reason I am here, 

Here on the forum is the first time I have admitted my dirty little secret besides telling my psych. It has been my secret for 5 years. I have had big periods where I was able to stop however it has become a daily thing at the moment and I can't seem to stop. 
So amazing to hear you are keeping active and trying news things. That is very inspirational. 💜💙💚💛🧡

[Appleblossom]

Being active and practical is my best way of handling the bad stuff.

@Lee82 

That is a beautiful age for young boys ... gradually growing into young men.

[Snowie]

@outlandersis ❤

Am around if you need to talk or just sit

[Lee82]

Yea I can see the benefits of being active @Appleblossom it's getting the motivation to start being active I struggle with. Especially on days like today. Brings up a lot of past memories. 

[Former-Member]

Hey friend, working on my Disney puzzle most of the day. What about you?

thanks for checking in @Lee82 

[Appleblossom]

Ooooh I am pretty sloooow to start most mornings.  I often completely miss them.  lol

@Lee82 

but when I can get moving and doing I am more cheerful within myself.

[Lee82]

That is great to hear @Former-Member. 😊which Disney movie is it? 

[Lee82]

If I could I would miss the mornings too @Appleblossom as I am usually up til around 4 or 5 in the morning but my 8 year old is an early riser and always comes and wakes me up. The weekends I don't have the boys I sleep most of the day. Need to recharge the batteries. 

[Former-Member]

It's a mixed one with lots of little scenes from a Disney movie @Lee82  its driving me nuts 😂 

How has your afternoon been lovely