Lots of physical sensations today

[Livelydively]

I work with the homeless and things are not going well right now. The dayshelter closed and wont reopen until the end of August. The overnight shelter may be closing on Monday. I had to meet with people on the steps of a church because the library is closed and there was trash every where and broken crack pipes. Lots of people coming to me crying and very upset this week.

Today, I am exhausted. I am having an IBS flare and my physical sensations are all over the place. I wish I could just be alone but I have kids and my brother will be visiting this weekend. I really enjoy hanging out with all of them, I just feel so overwhelmed. I have therapy soon and I feel anxious about it when I normally don't.

[Blueruth]

Oh thank you so much for your hard work! It must have been especially hard this last year. I hope you feel better soon.

I follow a homeless advocacy group (they say unhoused) in my city and I am so appalled at the way they are being treated. They aren't human in the eyes of the city apparently. Phoenix, AZ is being investigated for the exact same way that my city is treating homeless and mentally ill folks.

[b1b1b1 in reply to Blueruth]

NYC not doing well with the homeless either.

[Blueruth in reply to b1b1b1]

Not surprising. It is a human rights violation. AOC for governor!

[Livelydively in reply to Blueruth]

We have seen a huge rise in numbers. It's been pretty heartbreaking. I wish people would treat others with kindness and respect. Thank you for your kind words.

[Mumma_h]

You could be feeling anxious about going to therapy because of the stress right you have at the moment not to do with going therapy if you usually find it good . Use the time with your therapist to express everything you’re feeling at the moment. Everything will be ok, it sounds like you’re looking forward to having your brother stay so just take one step at a time , have some time to yourself once kids are in bed and try to have a really good nights sleep and hopefully feel a bit more refreshed in the morning . I thank god for people like you !😍I have such a heart for people that don’t have a home , I want to help them so much. Feel I have a lot to give. My son was homeless so I know first hand how it can happen. He has a mother who adores him , a nice home , all of that ,but due to mental illness ,he ended up homeless, really long story, but a subject very close to my heart. If it wasn’t for me constantly , (relentlessly 😆), trying to support him he’d be homeless now, or possibly not alive to suicide. Not everyone has that kind of support. God bless you 😊💕.

I hope you’re feeling better soon!! Relaxed , looking forward to your weekend and just feel really good about yourself for all the good work you’re doing 😁. Also can you lean on your brother too ?, does he help out with kids ? sometimes just a good chat , or vent or whatever you need can do wonders! I hope you have a nice time . Take care of YOU too 😊💕🤗

[Livelydively in reply to Mumma_h]

I am very happy to hear your son has a wonderful support. Thank you. It really does make a huge difference.

I think he would he happy to spend time with the kids. My husband is helping his mom this weekend with a huge yard sale. Hoping to get some relaxation in. I was able to talk to my therapist and it was helpful. Thank you for your kind words.

[Mumma_h]

I think it’s a mother’s burden that we put soo much pressure on ourselves, we’re naturally nurturing and want everyone around us to be feeling good, rested, happy , fed😆 but we need those things too to thrive. Hope you do get a little relaxation, and get to sit back and look at all the wonderful things around you and all you’ve accomplished . Hope you have a lovely weekend 🤗

[Livelydively in reply to Mumma_h]

Yes! You nailed it. I hope you have a lovely weekend, too!