@Kombigirl I think your post cut half of it off??
I think Stress is most likely one of the most common themes when you talk to most of us. I feel it was a massive part of what happened with me than anything else. I lost my Mum suddenly 8 years ago, a year later I lost my marriage too. I had to start again with my 2 children who were 11 and 13 at the time. Having to move home as my home was sold, work full time and raise them as well, certainly wasn't easy, 6 months out on my own I got my 1st diagnosis...hmmm. 4yrs after that I had a recurrence and the only common thing that remained was life had been stressful, with not much support at all. So what I learnt for me was to put work 2nd, I stopped killing myself trying to be Wonder Woman, working full time, raising my 2 beautiful children. Now that they are older, I put me first when I can. I nurture me more than I ever had before and acknowledge who I am. I dont do extravagant things, I just enjoy quiet things that soothe my soul. Peace for me when I need it. My kids are my world and Im still super Mum to them but I have more of a balance where I nurture me now.
Hugs Melinda xo
