Tiggy Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) Ive been away from here for a while, my life has turned around. Its taken a long time and I only share this with you because its a positive story. You all helped me through a very dark time a few years back but eventually I took control. With the help of a workmate got help from my GP. Its taken time, physical illness, mental illness, struggles with events in my past. Im sure many people can relate to it. I was as low as anyone could be, but a workmate, sister and friend pulled me back from the brink and I started to make choices I now am in the lucy position to work part time. Step children are grown up, Im physically in a better place and my tolerance for family members behaving badly is zero. Maybe its age, but Ive recently learned that Im not a bad person, there have been lots of friends along the way that mean more to me than my own biological family and I no longer feel guilty about it. I now am making plans for the future, smaller house, room for chickens (of course) a dog and a simpler life. I may be that old lady in purple but you know what, I dont care x OOOH and one thing that may be usefull to others, after a few years of gradually feeling unwell physically and emotionally my hair started to fall out, so back to the GP I went - I have an under active thyroid !!! and now that has been corrected Im fine. Worth getting checked if you seem to be struggling for no apparent reason Edited June 3, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I'm glad to hear that you're healing now Tiggy; all the best to you and OH. CX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I may be that old lady in purple but you know what, I dont care x And what is wrong with being that lady in purple, less of the old though I am glad to hear that life has improved for you and you are planning for a positive future. Best wishes and enjoy purple, I do Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Glad to hear that you are 'in a better place' now...... you are obviously one strong lady My mum (bless her) always says that 'that which doesn't kill you makes you stronger' .....(mind you, she also has a lot of other saying too which can also be a bit obtuse - personal fave is 'good intentions butter no parsnips'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 That's such a positive story, I am really glad things are going well for you. Don't worry what people think, it's your life and sounds like you have plans for a lovely future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I'm so pleased to hear things have turned around for you . I hope you will keep us posted on your "new life" from now on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Well done Tiggy, good friends and support with buckets of patience thrown in is a massive help. It is my friends that are with me through thick and thin far more than any of my siblings, which is sad for them. And Purple is my favorite colour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Hope you have a red hat with that purple. Welcome back from the brink Tiggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Good luck & well done on your turn around Tiggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Best of luck to you. Life can be really tough, but sounds like you've got people around you who really care. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I'm glad you are in a better place. Best wishes to you and I hope all the things you want to change work out for you xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Ive just got the projecton for my nhs pension, not much for the 33 years Ive put in. Never mind OH is a GP and his is much better Of Course !!!! so Im not worried. Ive joined the national Rock Choir and Im loving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Great to hear you are in a good place now. Onwards and upwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
