How are you

[chloe40]

In view of tonight's news of Covid and more lockdowns?

It can be very distressing when we're feeling vulnerable already, so please share you concerns and worries, don't bottle up your emotions <3

Chloe<3

[Greyone]

I didn't get my letter to shield till July 28th. Just made me wonder.

I wanted to start swimming again but my local centre closed for a deep clean because of one visitor. Their advice was to use the changing rooms as quickly as possible. Makes me concerned.

My consultant said it was temporary for 12 months. Makes me wonder how vulnerable we all are. Now it may be here again. Starts me worrying. We can only keep ourselves as safe as we can and weather the storm.

I am very glad and grateful there is a place near me where they take it Very seriously. That gives me confidence.

I'm afraid the thought that there are many more worse off than me doest make me feel any different.

Good luck to everyone.

[Hidden in reply to Greyone]

There always will be plenty more worse off than you no matter what your circumstances are but it doesn't mean you have no right to feel the way you do about things.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Hidden]

Absolutely Hidden

We'll face and combat these concerns and upsets together as we did before, stay strong and safe<3

[Hidden in reply to chloe40]

Thing is thinking about the supposedly worse off doesn't solve your problems and help you deal with the things that are important to you.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Greyone]

Yes @greyone, completely understand your concerns but as you say 'We have to keep ourselves safe and weather the storm' and we will, we've got through it together once and we can do it again <3

Chin up

[Hidden]

We are in Wales and there are some local lockdowns at present like in the caerphilly and pontypridd areas and at first when I heard about them I wasn't surprised but still it was a shock to hear that and they are keeping an eye on Newport and Merthyr at present.

I am feeling better in myself after having talked on the board openly over grief over lost opportunities due to covid as it had been really eating at me and I went to my pub lunch this lunchtime as planned which I enjoyed and now I have calmed down I think its a case of taking advantage of enjoying the small things in life and looking at the opportunities with what we have got around us going forwards say like taking advantage of the local parks and open spaces rather than worrying about things we haven't

[Greyone in reply to Hidden]

Your are right there. A few weeks ago i went to my local. It has very good pub safe measures and it was the first time i had every eaten a 3 course meal and its rather nice getting table service. These young people in hospitality are very brave. Next weekend i am doing the same again.

[Hidden in reply to Greyone]

I used to work in catering many years ago in a university kitchen which I enjoyed.

I chose a neighbourhood pub for today's lunch as they don't get crowded like the city centre ones do and I came straight home after the pub to do a Saturday cinema here watching dvds.

[Dipsy23]

I am scared that more families have to go through what we had to go through with the loss of my lovely mum no hospital visits wishing you could have one last cuddle

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Dipsy23]

Hi Dipsy23

My heart goes out to you and those that lost loved ones during this awful time. I have always said I cannot imagine not being able to kiss and comfort them, words fail me, really they do.

Another connected issue that presents itself is how do you find closure if you can't say goodbye? I fathom this question and I still haven't found an answer Dipsy, hopefully you will be able to explain further when you are up to it <3

[kenster1 Volunteer]

currently under restrictions here not affecting me that much although I cant visit my aunt in the care home anymore.

[chloe40 Administrator]

Hi Kenny kenster1

I wondered what happened to you Hope all is well with relations and family situation <3

[kenster1 Volunteer in reply to chloe40]

yeah window visits only but only one family member ruling me out for now.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to kenster1]

Oh well that's an improvement Kenny. Hope the lockdown isn't for too long. <3