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Mental Health Support

Biophilic

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2. Everyone has challenging times when friends and family come to visit.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon Oct 14, 2024, 01:23 PM

Oct 2024

It isn't anybody's fault, it's just one of those facts of life for most of us. We love having them visit and then we are exhausted once they finally leave. The let down is huge. Give yourself a pat on the back for simply surviving and take some time for yourself....Well what those furry friends of yours will let you. Let them entertain you for a bit.

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This last 7 days have been a CHALLENGE [View all] Siwsan Oct 2024 OP

That's a lot on your plate XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #1

Everyone has challenging times when friends and family come to visit. Biophilic Oct 2024 #2

Fortunately my brother will take her to the airport, early Friday morning Siwsan Oct 2024 #4

Sounds like a plan to me. Good for you. Biophilic Oct 2024 #5

I think you need to reach out to the people you are close to that you could use a little support MacKasey Oct 2024 #3

My niece brought a little refrigerator over for the essentials Siwsan Oct 2024 #6

Sounds like you have a wonderful niece. crosinski Oct 2024 #10

Wow... that's a LOT, Siwsan. Take it easy on yourself. TygrBright Oct 2024 #7

Much love to you Siwsan. That overload I cannot imagine. Give Merlin a big "hug" or whatever that may be! Take care Evolve Dammit Oct 2024 #8

I'm sorry you're having a challenging time. littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #9