Escape to the country & living off savings

doingitanyway

How are things with you @Skint_yet_Again?

Arrietty

Hello,

I just wanted to add my sympathies regarding your friend's daughter, such awful news. Sending love and support.
x

Skint_yet_Again

Thank you all. I have been living in my own bubble since I moved here but I am going back in September to see everyone. I am blessed with my own health & that of my family and am grateful three of my relatives have survived cancer treatments in the last few years. I think it’s just that my friend’s daughter is so young and in the prime of her life. I’m not feeling like posting much at the moment but I am lurking and keeping up with your posts. ❤️

Time2count

Take all the time you need SYA, we'll be here when you need some support or are ready to go back to your usual posts. Your posts have always been supportive towards others.

It's good it's not long till you go back for a visit, receiving bad/ shocking news when you can't be with those affected does make it seem harder, it's more of an internal dialogue about what's going on plus potentially guilt for not 'being there'.
If you're half of a good 'real life' friend as you are on here then your friend knows that you're only a phone call away to offload to.

Reading your posts over the months I wouldn't say you've been living in a bubble since moving. There's always talk of the last/ next trip back and meeting up with several people while away and no doubt you're in contact with them whilst you're at home. Lean on those near home to support you now so you will be a tower of strength for your friend when you see them (we all know how wonderful your DF is 😉)

doingitanyway

Take the time you need. Sending a hug x

MovingForwards

We're all here for you.

thriftylynny

Ditto what Time2count has said & hopefully your trip to see everyone soon will strengthen you a little , sad things happening always seem sadder from afar ..sending you a hug x

Skint_yet_Again

Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your support. Things are ok here. I need to get my tyre sorted hopefully today & trip to the wholesaler for dog food 5 x 15kg sacks to take with me for DS. Not looking forward to the drive down but will be glad to get there and see everyone 

[Deleted User]

Have a safe journey!

I find that when faced with difficult or sad events keeping to my everyday routines is comforting and gives a sense of normality.

I remember when my sister died her 13 year old twins bravely took themselves to school the next day. They believed it was what their mum would have wanted then to do, as well as helping them cope with a difficult situation.
Also the support of the school and their friends helped them enormously.

Take good care of yourself.

SuzeQStan

Enjoy your meal with DF x

Everything I want to say about your experience of brain tumour with your child just sounds inadequate - big hugs to you SYA 🤗🥰