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Hi, my name is MissB!

MissB
MissB Community member Posts: 12 Listener
Hello to everyone
It's my first time visiting the Discussions. I like to read other peoples perspectives and some of the info has been useful to me.
I have recently retired due to ill health and am alone due to Covid-19. Feeling a bit down now being on your own with nobody to talk to is sad! Just reaching out really for company and someone to bounce thoughts off. 

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  • steve51
    steve51 Community member Posts: 7,153 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @MissB

    Good Afternoon & Welcome ?

    It’s great to meet you today ?

    You have come to the right place if you need any help/support ?

    Please please come back to me anytime?

    @steve51
  • leeCal
    leeCal Community member Posts: 7,550 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @MissB welcome to the community, it’s nice to ‘meet’ you. I’m semi retired myself, actually mor retired than anything, so I understand a bit about how it feels to lose e lifelong routine of work. That’s why it’s important to replace those routines with new ones if possible. Time to get back to some of those hobbies you never really had time for or wished you could do. Perhaps.

    “This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.” 
    ― Dalai Lama XIV

  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,652 Disability Gamechanger
    Welcome to the community @MissB, how are you today? 

    I'm glad you've found information on the community useful and I'm thrilled that you've joined us and made your first post :) 

    I'm sorry to hear you're feeling lonely at the moment, the pandemic has been very hard in that regard. 

    Have you been able to form a support bubble with somebody from outside of your household like a friend or family member? That would enable somebody to come and visit you. And of course there's always virtual catch ups over the Internet, but they aren't to everyone's taste I admit. 

    You've definitely come to the right place, this community is very supportive and a fun place to be. I'd recommend visiting the coffee lounge, that's where we play games and talk about more light hearted stuff! 
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  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,741 Disability Gamechanger
    Good afternoon @MissB and welcome to our online community.

    It's fab to meet you.  How is your Monday going?  
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community member Posts: 7,942 Disability Gamechanger
    Welcome to the community @MissB :) 
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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi and welcome to the community @MissB glad you have joined us and hope you enjoy being part of this great community

    I look forwards to seeing you around
  • MissB
    MissB Community member Posts: 12 Listener
    Thank you.........I'm sure I will  :smiley:
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,007 Disability Gamechanger
    May I add my welcome too @MissB - I hope you enjoy being part of this friendly & supportive community. Hope to see you around. Do try our virtual 'Coffee lounge' where people share their interests & hobbies + much more. :)
  • MissB
    MissB Community member Posts: 12 Listener
    Thank you chiarieds and  I am sure once I get into the swing of things I will enjoy being here! ?
  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Posts: 10,586 Disability Gamechanger
    Welcome to the community @MissB! How are you today?
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