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Red Kite, 21 October, 2013 at 10:31 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 68

Today marks a month since Mr RK was readmitted back into hospital. Technically he was only discharged for a day before being readmitted - so I guess the actual time he has been in hospital (and now the hospice) is more like 6 weeks. He has been in the hospice now for 2 weeks and it's looking like he will be there indefinitely.

In the meantime I've had various relatives and friends come to stay, but yesterday a friend came round who hadn't seen the house before and I did the usual 'tour' and said 'this is my room' when we got to the bedroom, when I would normally say 'our room' if that makes sense. I'm quite scared by the subtle shift in my perception that I am already living in the house alone and I suppose it kind of showed me that I have accepted that mr RK probably wont be coming back.

Now i have written that I have made myself sad. I am so fed up of everything at the moment. I have been back to work for 2 weeks but am working shorter hours. I want my normal life back but I know that can only happen at a very hefty cost. The living in limbo seems like hell but I know there are worse times to come. I know I will get through this and be a stronger person but I just want to woe a bit. Woe is me and my stupid life. Someone needs to shake me awake and tell me to stop wittering.

Thanks for reading.

RK x

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Latest activity by Enjayee, 23 October, 2013 at 20:44
  • Mrs_imp
    Beginner June 2012
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    No we don't. We need to give you the biggest hug possible.

    RK, I can't imagine what you're going through but you sound so incredibly strong. I think you have been incredible through everything so far.

    It must be a very scary prospect at the moment and you have so much going on that your head must be in a spin. If at all possible try not to look too far ahead at the moment, take each day as it comes- you can only plan for so much.

    Massive hugs and keep talking to your fellow otters. ?

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  • (Claire)
    Beginner July 2011
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    What Mrs I said.

    Sending you huge hugs RK. xxx

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  • kharv
    Beginner March 2012
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    We absolutely do not need to tell you to stop wittering. What we need is to tell you to rant/scream/cry to us as much as you need to.

    Your head will be all over the place at the minute - I can't even begin to imagine how confused you are from one moment to the next.

    Please be kind to yourself - take more time from work if you need to. Don't worry about what anyone else thinks - just do what you need to do. xxx

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  • AmnesiaCustard
    Beginner June 2011
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    I have no advice for you, apart from be kind to yourself and take each day as it comes and make sure you take as much support for yourself as is offered. You don't have to be strong all the time.

    Huge hugs to you. x

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  • Rod
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    I'm so sorry you are going through this RK. Please accept some totally inadequate hugs and the promise that we are all always here if you need to rant xxx

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  • Saisi
    Beginner June 2011
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    Huge hugs RK xxx

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  • ebony_rose
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    ((hugs))

    Nobody here will shake you, or tell you to stop wittering. Be "woe is me" all you like, we'll be here to listen, and offer virtual hugs.

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  • unexpectedpenny
    Beginner January 2013
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    Absolutely agree with the others, keep talking/rambling/ranting to us whenever you need to. Lots of hugs xx

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  • Red Kite
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    Aw otters thank you so so much. I've had a cup of tea and am feeling a bit better. Decided to come to the hospice a bit early than normal and just do some chatting with mr RK. He's still able to have ssmall conversations so that's a massive bonus. You're all right about having so many emotions swimming round my head. The hospice is great with free counselling and I have been speaking to one of their team so might arrange another appointment. It's great to be able to reach out to you all and just go 'arghhhhh I am so sad'. Feel like I have a huge support team behind me :-)

    Hugs x

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  • Kjay
    Beginner August 2013
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    Again I can only echo what the others have said. We are here for you to do exactly as Kharv said, scream, shout, cry whatever may help lift things for even the smallest amount of time x

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  • Kjay
    Beginner August 2013
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    You do! and definitely book in another counselling appointment.

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  • Holey
    Beginner July 2011
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    RK I can only echo what the others have said, we are all here for you whenever you need us for a rant or cry or just for some light relief x

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  • Tiny-Tiggs
    Beginner April 2012
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    Throwing my hat into the being here for you ring. I cant imagine the pain of what you're going through so dont you beat yourself up over it either x

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  • Ali_G
    Beginner October 2012
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    Oh RK ?

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  • Ixia
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    Lots of hugs. As others have said, we are all here whenever you need to talk, cry, or rant. x

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  • S
    Beginner October 2011
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    ? We're all here when you want to talk

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  • Soybean
    Beginner March 2011
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    My heart goes out to you, I can only imagine how hard this is. I am so sorry you have to go through this. Have a very inadequate hug and will cross everything for you. ?

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  • *J9*
    VIP March 2014
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    I'm not really an otter as I don't spend much time over here but reading all this has just made me well up in the office.

    Just wanted to give you a big hug ?

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  • Ohwhatatuesday
    Beginner May 2014
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    RK im so sorry you going through this. I can only echo what others have said don't be hard on yourself and try to take things one day at a time. Sending you a big inadequate hug. keep talking to us - we're all here to support you xx

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  • ~Peanut~
    Beginner December 2012
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    And you need to keep doing it whenever you feel you need to. We're all here for you ?

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  • H
    Beginner July 2013
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    I know I'm not a regular post on here but just wanted to say how incredibly strong you seem to be. Crying, screaming and letting it all out is only going to make you stronger still. Don't think for one second that you shouldn't let it all out because it is something which you absolutely must do so you can fix yourself up again to stand stronger still. Sending my love your way x

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  • Tizzie
    Beginner June 2012
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    I have no advice to add to this, just wanted to give you a massive hug. This must be so difficult, I can't imagine how you are feeling, never feel like you shouldn't have a moan/seek advice/be upset, that's what we're here for x

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  • SallyLou
    Beginner August 2014
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    I have nothing more to add but didn't want to read and not respond. Feel free to continue talking to us whenever you need to I can't begin to imagine what you're going through but we're all here for you.

    Hugs and thoughts coming your way.

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  • *Mini*
    Beginner January 2012
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    Red kite a huge hug for you. I can't imagine how you feel.

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  • Helenia
    Beginner September 2011
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    You are doing so well. It's not a situation anyone our age ever imagines they'll end up in, and I can't imagine how awful it must be for you to have to handle. Please never feel afraid to come on here and rant about anything at all.

    I'm not sure where you are, but if you're anywhere in London and want some company for an evening or some food brought round or anything, I'm happy to help. I'm sure there are Otters all over the place who would also be happy to do the same.

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  • sal.san
    Beginner December 2011
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    Nothing to add to what has already been said. Huge hugs to you RK.x

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  • Ohwhatatuesday
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    Same goes for me if you're anywhere near Essex/Kent

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  • Red Kite
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    You're all so amazing! And DCM that's the first time i have spotted your troll avatar picture - I like it's rainbow hair! I've been a lot better this afternoon and a lot more 'me'. I know this is due to all your lovely hugs and kind words of support. Thank you again from the bottom of my Otter heart!

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  • Ohwhatatuesday
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    I only changed it recently - it used to be a microlight - I just thought I'd be a troll for a while after a thread on here about them - I had one like this as a child

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  • flowersinherhair
    Beginner April 2014
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    Big hugs to you, glad you are feeling better x

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  • Cat In A Teacup
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    This.

    I will always make myself available too if you are anywhere near Kent/East Sussex.

    I can't imagine how you must be feeling, all I can do is echo what everyone else has been saying and give you a huge virtual hug.

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  • Icklefee
    Super May 2014
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    I can't add any more than has already been said, just hugs and my thoughts. I can't imagine how you get through each day, you're an incredible lady. Much love to you xx

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