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Escape to the country & living off savings

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  • KajiKita
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    You sound exhausted and I can understand why you found the lurkers so unsettling. 

    I think it's good advice about the police and neighbourhood watch and everything Tresinia said.

    One small extra thought from me. Could you book a break away somewhere for after the funeral for a few days, just so you know you've got some respite coming up? A change of scene, someone else doing doing the cooking etc. Just think it might help to have 'something to look forward to' and it sounds like you need a break? 

    Sending hugs x

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  • doingitanyway
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    I would be unsettled too in that situation. Hopefully nothing and great someone is going in and out on a regular basis. It would be surprising if you weren't feeling low and tired. Take care x
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