Thanks Meg, it may take some more time for us to get new members so there are more buddies, but rest assured we are doing all we can to promote the platform. Warm wishes, Mel & the team

Yes, I think the whole idea of the group is understanding how disability admin and fatigue etc affect us and learning from each other about how we can be more compassionate to ourselves around these additional tasks/time/energy….

Some great ideas, let us know how you get on trialling that and certainly we can discuss more next Sunday. Pets are a great way to feel safe, as they are so grounded in the here and now, their heart rate, breathing and warmth can help us restore to balance/rest when we are activated.
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Thanks Brian & Mel (Altho Mel your reply doesn’t appear here but just in my email inbox?!)

As I have 24 hour care I’m very rarely alone. The only places I’m alone is watching TV in my lounge or working/playing/browsing on my laptop/ipad in my bedroom.

I’m not a big fan of outdoors unless there is live music involved.

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Interesting question Emma, it can be both! In our minds we create a metaphorical space, but it is based on a real space you have been somewhere in your life where you felt safe. It works best if it is a place where there were no/few people or at least only people who you feel safe and can be completely you and real with. A happy place is great to…[Read more]