I am so glad to hear your voice again Suzanne 💕 I am so sorry that you got so sick after your holiday 😢 I really hope you are able to let yourself recover properly and go forward with a life where you take more care of yourself and find a happy balance of family time, you time and work time 💖
Yes we're definitely still here and what you say is always valued and you were most definitely missed 😘
Incredibly hard to make changes to get balance but so hoping that you will be able to do just this in teeny weeny steps, with no pressure and no shame. You deserve it Suzanne and your health does too.
It is LOVELY to have you back but we will all be wanting you to take things slowly and if there are days when the Ramble is too much, there's no expectation or obligation. No special requests from me for any particular content for your Rambles but what is important is you not overdoing anything. Thank you for coming back to us🙏😍
I too remember that feeling of going back to school and that everything was new and different where as in reality everything had just continued the same without us.
So happy to have you back Suzanne. I was really grateful when I saw the notification today. I have been thinking of you often and hoping all is well because I didn’t know really how to touch base without the whole PMH community seeing it!
It’s wonderful that you have made a commitment to rebalance and spend more time with your family. I’m glad that you are feeling better too. You DO make a huge difference : I just love listening to your ramblings and don’t have any particular wishes. I just love the spontaneity and it feels like we’re just having a cosy chat.
I’ve been spending these past 2 weeks with my English family rather than my French one. The silver lining of being in the UK and breaking my ankle. The universe telling me that if I couldn’t listen and slow down then it was going to make me before a real catastrophe occurred.
So Hubbie has been managing at home and our son has managed without me. There have been ups and downs and phone calls telling me I’m selfish and don’t love him. But he has survived. And I have been catching up on years of sleep deprivation, and doing a lot of introspection and learning. I’ve been reconnecting with myself, my sister and other family. Grieving my Mum and celebrating her and all she has gifted me.
I have so much to share with you all, but I’ve already rambled on. I’m beginning to dare to believe that there are new possibilities and a life to be lived. A kind of new awakening. I still have a long way to go but I feel renewed Hope. It’s been a precious time for me. I feel stronger and ready to face the situation back in France with my son. Although it does still fill me with occasional panic because we have no plan for next school year... yet.
Welcome back Suzanne- you have been missed in a “no pressure” way. Maybe the “world” was telling you it was too early to come back yesterday, when things wouldn’t up load! As others have said, never feel the pressure to ramble, and no special requests here either. You just make me giggle with the sheep Baa ing, hiding from the locals and I appreciate the connections on here. You have created something huge in PMH, a platform where there is lots of support but also lots of trauma and heart ache - so please please look after yourself. I’m trying to embrace more self care - although backfired today! Long story but I’m standing my guns and prioritising me ! Also people at my daughters new yard being a bit toxic , I’m trying to reframe things and rather than wanting to fix ( well in my head more than that !) I’m stepping back and walking alongside and encouraging her to reframe and consider new opportunities. So hard with her ASD ! 🤗
So glad you’re feeling better Suzanne and that you’re rethinking things so that you can stay better.
I know I’m new to PMH and very new to the Ramble, but I have to admit I have wondered who has been nurturing you whilst you reach out to and nurture literally 1000’s of people in lots of different ways.
Hearing the sheep in the background made me smile and helped soothe my nervous system 😃
I had quite a big trigger event this morning that sent me spiralling back to past trauma. But my lovely hubby and the CBT techniques I’m learning helped bring me back into my window of tolerance.
Welcome back! We have missed you but also want you to take the time you need to get better.
I have started doing my own rambles..trying to get outdoors every day.
Also been working hard to support P as she delves deep in her trauma therapy. Tough stuff but feels like we are making progress.
Got my middle son's wedding this coming Friday. We are having English wedding first then in 2 weeks we go to Albania and do it all again! Lots to organise and worry about but there will be lovely food, friends and family, dancing and music no matter what.
Window of tolerance - yes good thought. I’m not quite in it, have had a stressful time recently which I’ve let get to me a bit, cos I’m not 100% at the moment, but think it’s definitely something I’d aspire to.
Great ramble, glad you’re back in the saddle as it were and so sorry you’ve been unwell. Loved listening to your voice again and listened to some while on a wee walking ramble myself!
Thank you Suzanne for your continuing inspiration.
I am so glad to hear your voice again Suzanne 💕 I am so sorry that you got so sick after your holiday 😢 I really hope you are able to let yourself recover properly and go forward with a life where you take more care of yourself and find a happy balance of family time, you time and work time 💖
Yes we're definitely still here and what you say is always valued and you were most definitely missed 😘
Incredibly hard to make changes to get balance but so hoping that you will be able to do just this in teeny weeny steps, with no pressure and no shame. You deserve it Suzanne and your health does too.
It is LOVELY to have you back but we will all be wanting you to take things slowly and if there are days when the Ramble is too much, there's no expectation or obligation. No special requests from me for any particular content for your Rambles but what is important is you not overdoing anything. Thank you for coming back to us🙏😍
I too remember that feeling of going back to school and that everything was new and different where as in reality everything had just continued the same without us.
So happy to have you back Suzanne. I was really grateful when I saw the notification today. I have been thinking of you often and hoping all is well because I didn’t know really how to touch base without the whole PMH community seeing it!
It’s wonderful that you have made a commitment to rebalance and spend more time with your family. I’m glad that you are feeling better too. You DO make a huge difference : I just love listening to your ramblings and don’t have any particular wishes. I just love the spontaneity and it feels like we’re just having a cosy chat.
I’ve been spending these past 2 weeks with my English family rather than my French one. The silver lining of being in the UK and breaking my ankle. The universe telling me that if I couldn’t listen and slow down then it was going to make me before a real catastrophe occurred.
So Hubbie has been managing at home and our son has managed without me. There have been ups and downs and phone calls telling me I’m selfish and don’t love him. But he has survived. And I have been catching up on years of sleep deprivation, and doing a lot of introspection and learning. I’ve been reconnecting with myself, my sister and other family. Grieving my Mum and celebrating her and all she has gifted me.
I have so much to share with you all, but I’ve already rambled on. I’m beginning to dare to believe that there are new possibilities and a life to be lived. A kind of new awakening. I still have a long way to go but I feel renewed Hope. It’s been a precious time for me. I feel stronger and ready to face the situation back in France with my son. Although it does still fill me with occasional panic because we have no plan for next school year... yet.
Xxx
Welcome back Suzanne- you have been missed in a “no pressure” way. Maybe the “world” was telling you it was too early to come back yesterday, when things wouldn’t up load! As others have said, never feel the pressure to ramble, and no special requests here either. You just make me giggle with the sheep Baa ing, hiding from the locals and I appreciate the connections on here. You have created something huge in PMH, a platform where there is lots of support but also lots of trauma and heart ache - so please please look after yourself. I’m trying to embrace more self care - although backfired today! Long story but I’m standing my guns and prioritising me ! Also people at my daughters new yard being a bit toxic , I’m trying to reframe things and rather than wanting to fix ( well in my head more than that !) I’m stepping back and walking alongside and encouraging her to reframe and consider new opportunities. So hard with her ASD ! 🤗
So glad you’re feeling better Suzanne and that you’re rethinking things so that you can stay better.
I know I’m new to PMH and very new to the Ramble, but I have to admit I have wondered who has been nurturing you whilst you reach out to and nurture literally 1000’s of people in lots of different ways.
Hearing the sheep in the background made me smile and helped soothe my nervous system 😃
I had quite a big trigger event this morning that sent me spiralling back to past trauma. But my lovely hubby and the CBT techniques I’m learning helped bring me back into my window of tolerance.
Welcome back! We have missed you but also want you to take the time you need to get better.
I have started doing my own rambles..trying to get outdoors every day.
Also been working hard to support P as she delves deep in her trauma therapy. Tough stuff but feels like we are making progress.
Got my middle son's wedding this coming Friday. We are having English wedding first then in 2 weeks we go to Albania and do it all again! Lots to organise and worry about but there will be lovely food, friends and family, dancing and music no matter what.
Window of tolerance - yes good thought. I’m not quite in it, have had a stressful time recently which I’ve let get to me a bit, cos I’m not 100% at the moment, but think it’s definitely something I’d aspire to.
Great ramble, glad you’re back in the saddle as it were and so sorry you’ve been unwell. Loved listening to your voice again and listened to some while on a wee walking ramble myself!
Thank you Suzanne for your continuing inspiration.
Glad you are feeling better xx