Im going through a bit of a rough time at the moment, although im trying to stay positive

mrsmerlot

Hi, thanks for accepting me. Im going through a bit of a rough time at the moment, although im trying to stay positive.
i look forward to getting to know you all and having some good banter

Ami2301

Hi @mrsmerlot welcome to the community! Sorry to ear you're having a tough time, is there anything we can do to help?

Antonia_Alumni

Hi @mrsmerlot welcome to the community and thank you for joining us. I am sorry to hear this, how are you doing today? If there's anyway we can help please let us know. Please free to join us in our coffee lounge where there's good banter about our favourite movies, arts and crafts work, and food recipes. 

Adrian_Scope

Welcome to the community @mrsmerlot. Sorry to hear you're going through a bad patch. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help.

emmarenshaw

Hello @mrsmerlot so sorry to hear you are going through a tough time,but the warmest welcome to the community. We’re all here to help if you need anything.

mrsmerlot

Thanks all.
my depression hasn’t been good since my dad died 3 years ago and I developed a bit of a drink problem, which is now under control Also I had mild arthritis so signed up for a drugs trial for a new pain relief. The drug has destroyed the cartilage in both knees and I have had to have them both replaced. 
Whilst this has been going on, my teenage daughter who is on the spectrum started refusing to go to school and we have come close to being prosecuted.
just to cap it all off my husband has announced that he wants to end our marriage.
other than that it’s going well ?

Ami2301

Oh gosh @mrsmerlot that sounds awful! I'm sorry you're going through all that, are you receiving any emotional support?

mrsmerlot

Yes, I’m having counselling, and I have some great friends. But I feel like my life is just falling apart 

Ami2301

I can only imagine we are no experts but we will always be here if you need to talk

mrsmerlot

Thank you ?? 

Chloe_Scope

Welcome to the community @mrsmerlot and I'm so sorry to hear things are difficult for you at the moment, that sounds like a lot to be dealing with! I'm glad you have that support network and I hope the community can be here whenever you need us

mrsmerlot

Thank you ?? 

emmarenshaw

I’m so sorry @mrsmerlot we’re all here if or when you need anything.

mrsmerlot

I really appreciate that 

emmarenshaw

@mrsmerlot No worries. If you need any help navigating the community or have any questions just ask and we’ll all be happy to help. 

steve51

Hi @mrsmerlot

Welcome it’s great to meet you today ?

I am one of the Community Champion’s on here.

Please have a good look ? around & if there’s anything that I can help you with please please let me know ????

@steve51

Adrian_Scope

Hi @mrsmerlot, how are you getting on?