Support for L-B

[Oaktree]

@tyme @L-B 

I have been having a challenging time at home since my daughter came home. I didn’t prepare as I should have for my last test due to that and I didn’t do as well as I would have hoped. However I am currently on an average of around 80%. I have earned approximately 25% of my total grade for the unit. Thanks for asking 

[tyme]

Phew! I thought something happened when your daughter returned @Oaktree !!! So you mean you didn't have as much time to prepare for your assessment since your daughter returned? 

I'm sure you will still pass with flying colours. I know you said the topic is hard. Are you enjoying it though?

[L-B]

Hi @tyme , @Oaktree . Sorry to say, I am not coping with working for myself and I don't feel up to working for someone else. Feel like I have no way out as I can't afford not to work at all. I am very stressed by this.

[Oaktree]

@L-B @tyme 

Hi L-B, sorry to hear you are not really coping in the working world. Is DSP an option? 

Tyme, my relationship with my daughter is difficult. It’s a huge adjustment for everybody 

[tyme]

@L-B , how have your days been? What have you been up to?

@Oaktree , please look after yourself. It sounds like a trying time for you all. 

[L-B]

Hi @Oaktree @tyme , the DSP is not an option. I know someone who lives on this and goes to charity food vans to eat and survive. Feel despair. 

Hope things improve with your daughter @Oaktree .

[Oaktree]

@L-B @tyme 

Hi L-B, I am hearing how difficult things are for you work wise. I am trying to just listen and resist the urge to fix! There is nothing that I can suggest that you haven’t tried already. I don’t know what the answer is and I have no advice. I am here to listen if you want to vent. Sorry things are not easier for you… sending hugs 🤗

[L-B]

There is no solution @Oaktree . I remember someone with an alcohol addiction once saying that they turn their problems over to a higher power or the divine power in themselves. I'm not religious or have addictions but this is the only thing I can think of. Other alternatives are only self destructive.

[Oaktree]

@L-B 

Sometimes turning things over to the universe is the best option. Anxiety is the worst. My anxiety has been under control more this year. No thoughts of quitting university thankfully. I have to study, study, study!!! Got a test next week then two weeks later an exam. Hoping to do well.

[L-B]

The challenge of study can be fun. I wish you well in your tests and exams and I think that you will do well @Oaktree 

I've turned my attention to philosophical interpretations of despair.

So far what resonates is:

Amor fati or embracing acceptance of life not resignation

Impermanence

Loving kindness towards the self

We Wei or letting go of craving things to be different