tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post2277249577055755110..comments2023-10-19T11:11:58.187+01:00Comments on Anne in Oxfordshire: Hello and Happy New Year ...2017Anne in Oxfordshirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-45079097427225808022017-03-28T04:41:10.667+01:002017-03-28T04:41:10.667+01:00Anne, This is a lot to be facing. I am sure it i...Anne, This is a lot to be facing. I am sure it is rather scary when you think that at 60 life should be getting easier not full of uncertainty. Sorry to hear about the depression. I am sure we all get depressed when life is overwhelming. 2014 was my year of hell. Death was my demon. Thankfully, after a year of tears it became easier. I hope that your days become easier and you can smile and laugh and be at peace. Welcome back.Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-55060566535210388782017-02-11T13:31:56.768+00:002017-02-11T13:31:56.768+00:00Hello Linda ..Thank you for your comforting words ...Hello Linda ..Thank you for your comforting words ..means a lot to have such support from you and everyone. Anne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-7346108797446567252017-02-11T13:30:37.235+00:002017-02-11T13:30:37.235+00:00Dear Leesa. Thank you for your very touching comm...Dear Leesa. Thank you for your very touching comment. I have emailed you x Anne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-5024277940655984082017-02-11T12:56:20.373+00:002017-02-11T12:56:20.373+00:00Dear Anne,
I am very sorry to hear about all the...Dear Anne, <br /><br />I am very sorry to hear about all the things you went through and what you are still going through now.. I have tears in my eyes while writing this.. I know that you were going through the beginnings of this while you came to stay with us.. and I know how hard it was for you then.. I went through a very severe depression, as you know, after losing 5 of my very closest friends for apparently no real reason to me.. I was severely depressed and wanted to end it all.. (along with the deaths of three close friends in one months time and my surgery).. If it were not for FB, in which I just posted life's inspirations, and tried so hard to find my way out of the darkness, I would NOT have made it.. Thanks to a few close friends, who talked me through things.. It took me over a year.. I don't think I will EVER go back to that dark place, because it is so scary... It helps so much if you have love and support around you.. I don't know the reason we have to go through such traumatic things in life.. I wish we didn't.. I can only say that life is full of injustice, and that whatever we pass through, we learn how to cope with this that help make us a little stronger each time.. For whatever reason your life changed so dramatically as this, I hope you are able to find peace again, peace within and peace on the outer side.. so that your life can be lived by you to it's fullest... You will get to a point one day, where you will be at peace, I am sure of it.. I know the road is long, but you will come out stronger in the end.. Sending prayers and love to you... Leesa islandgirl4ever2https://www.blogger.com/profile/11113491173234673894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-51833640167286910842017-02-08T17:00:49.819+00:002017-02-08T17:00:49.819+00:00So sorry to read this. I went through a painful di...So sorry to read this. I went through a painful divorce too and made it through to the other side. You will surprise yourself with how strong you can be. There is life and happiness after a divorce. Trust me.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041872314763651462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-78751366395060722992017-01-18T13:05:35.185+00:002017-01-18T13:05:35.185+00:00Dear Anne,
I don't know how I managed to miss ...Dear Anne,<br />I don't know how I managed to miss this post but here I am now.<br />How brave of you to open up and tell those who may not have known<br />about your depression (understandable) considering the stress that you've<br />had to endure over the years.<br />Do you remember the time you broke your ankle? You suffered terribly with<br />that;<br /> At the time we used to chat, somehow I felt that there was more<br />than a broken ankle you were trying to deal with.<br />A broken ankle can be strapped up and repaired, subsequently people will be aware of<br />the pain and and discomfort and naturally act with sympathy and understanding,<br />However, a plaster cast and splints can't repair a broken heart and mind, sadly<br />mental illness, whatever the cause, is often overlooked and worse still, totally<br />ignored! <br />I hope you can find a suitable and affordable home as soon as possible, then you<br />will be able to look forward to the next chapter in you life and in particular,<br />keep on blogging, so we can read about your travels, daily doings and so on!<br />What was that BT slogan 'It's good to talk'?<br />So keep on talking dear Anne, I, for one, am listening, and judging from all<br />the lovely comments from your many friends, so are they.<br /> It's also good to know<br />that you have the love and support of your family,<br /> I don't know what I'd do without mine.<br />Take care and I pray you find another home soon and are able to settle into<br />a new chapter in your life. Trubeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297883125832619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-75472750998750301042017-01-16T18:16:37.273+00:002017-01-16T18:16:37.273+00:00A brave post, Anne, and one that I am sure will he...A brave post, Anne, and one that I am sure will help you and others. God bless you and help you as you find your feet again in this coming year.Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-41539900036463648112017-01-11T20:31:43.358+00:002017-01-11T20:31:43.358+00:00Thank you Linda. That is what I thought. Get it o...Thank you Linda. That is what I thought. Get it out and on paper (blog) . And I helped another blogger too. Xx Anne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-8053805856401266802017-01-11T20:17:55.257+00:002017-01-11T20:17:55.257+00:00Hi Paulita. Thank you for being there. A big suppo...Hi Paulita. Thank you for being there. A big support. Even though it is virtual. All helps. Thank you for the link. I will watch it. Also thank you for being honest about helping people.You think you cannot help people but you do. Opening up is hard . We have to find the right people. People we trust.and you are one of them. Just being there and listening is all it takes. Thank you. XxAnne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-13424078637878548882017-01-11T20:12:02.118+00:002017-01-11T20:12:02.118+00:00Dear CherryPie.. I felt it had to be done. Part of...Dear CherryPie.. I felt it had to be done. Part of the healing process. I am so happy that it helped you too. Take care xxAnne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-62307072154445697262017-01-11T20:10:19.149+00:002017-01-11T20:10:19.149+00:00Big thank you Jackie. I know, it is a year and hal...Big thank you Jackie. I know, it is a year and half ago. Thank you for your support and thinking of me. . Anne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-35321078159029564452017-01-11T20:08:36.669+00:002017-01-11T20:08:36.669+00:00Dear Gaynor Thank you for your kind words.hope to ...Dear Gaynor Thank you for your kind words.hope to be doing more blog posts soon. Sometimes we just have to feel the fear and go with it . XxAnne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-401532699068043182017-01-11T20:06:39.439+00:002017-01-11T20:06:39.439+00:00Hi Diane . Thank you for your lovely comment and ...Hi Diane . Thank you for your lovely comment and your huge support over the last year. Really means a lot. And when I am all sorted I hopefully will be able to visit you with again. Love to you and Nigel xx Anne in Oxfordshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14479380647784781207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-48333723177156544282017-01-10T10:16:23.901+00:002017-01-10T10:16:23.901+00:00Well done Anne, all part of the healing process. x...Well done Anne, all part of the healing process. xxLindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-21272458539693490492017-01-09T20:15:10.420+00:002017-01-09T20:15:10.420+00:00Anne, I'm so glad that you have written on you...Anne, I'm so glad that you have written on your blog since that is how we met. I'm sorry for all the changes you face. Change can be gut wrenching, but it can lead to good things to, as your friend pointed out. I think many of us are uncomfortable when friends have a hard time because there is nothing we can do to make it better. Then we just feel awkward. I'm trying to be more open to listen to problems even when I know I can't fix them. This short video that I showed in class helped me realize that I was trying to distract people rather than supporting them in their pain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw<br />I'm glad you're back on your blog and I hope to be here for you in the New Year. Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-80566104005943354612017-01-09T01:39:27.315+00:002017-01-09T01:39:27.315+00:00A beautiful post, sharing your pain with us.
life...A beautiful post, sharing your pain with us.<br /><br />life can lead us into depression (me too) and all we need is that one spark of light to lead us onwards and of it.<br /><br />I have had a difficult few weeks (starting Christmas Eve), your post helped me feel better. Thank you xxCherryPiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788084724907992076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-71950798203402911062017-01-08T03:46:19.068+00:002017-01-08T03:46:19.068+00:00I often think of you. I knew about your husband (c...I often think of you. I knew about your husband (can't believe that was 2015) but didn't realize all the other things until recently. Please know that we are all here for you, virtually!Jackie McGuinnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946085131678256211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-30677248851727718422017-01-07T21:11:03.040+00:002017-01-07T21:11:03.040+00:00Hi Anne,
As I was reading the post two thoughts ca...Hi Anne,<br />As I was reading the post two thoughts came to my mind - courageous and moving on. Physical illness is difficult to cope with, but the scars of depression are not always evident to others. You've had a lot to come to terms with and the loss of your home will be difficult, but I'm sure you will make a new home, wherever you choose that to be. Turning 60 is a milestone. Keep looking forward and share your concerns with others. Sending you hugs and good wishes In your search for a home and a job.<br />It's good to have you back xxGaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095810400750813813.post-31891255299208802322017-01-07T19:05:10.232+00:002017-01-07T19:05:10.232+00:00Anne this is a beautiful post and so very brave of...Anne this is a beautiful post and so very brave of you to write it. I know you will get on top of everything and beat it all. You know where we are and you know you are always welcome. Take care, both of us think of you often. With love and good wishes Nigel and Diane xxooxxRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.com