Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

[littlepinkcat]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

us geordies, ( and honoury mackems, lol) are made of hard stuff, were used to crap weather

[satz123]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

mollyka;1342758 wrote: Mornin/Evenin Kapo! As always great to hear from you - always a lovely positive note in there!
There's NOTHING worse than being bored at work Stirly!! I really hate it - mind you, with staff cut-backs in my job - chance would be a fine thing these days!!

Here Mollers - I m trying to get outta here with a 'package' - hope soon - 20years i am here But I said that last year:upset:
Anyhoo when they FREE me I'll come and volunteer with ya . Would love to work in a library :h

[mama bear]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

you will be missed Oney.....you always temper your words with kindness of late and you have to do what is best for you

[mama bear]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

and now I am crying along with Molls
you people are so honest and open and we all have the same battle
it is not something to be taken lightly
I always try to be the perky cheerleader
I wish I had the balls to be as blunt and caring as some of you
maybe it's time for me to start waving the AF flag
and as Tips said....sod them
(over here that means putting down new grass in the front yard, btw)

[satz123]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

mollyka;1342813 wrote:
MrsA --- you have rebelled - and rightly so. I want to say to you 'sod them all' - but that's easier said than done. Your last two sentences sum up what happened - and WILL continue happening until you take control. Just a question - and I've been wanting to ask Satz as well - why is MWO a secret from spouses and family? Family I can understand - but a spouse who has been told about the problem??? I just wonder is that part of trying to keep everyone happy?
Anyway - to the immediate problem. I think from having met you, you are a bit like me -- find it tricky to 'make a stand'? I think the time has come. If they're all thick with you anyway - what better time to gather the troops and say it as it is.
Feck I'm gonna break my rule I just made in answering Oney's post --- my family and especially Joe make such an important contribution to my sobriety - it comes first for all of them --- LITERALLY - I've become a bit of a prima-donna tbh - have to be careful not to play on it - every single event is referred to me - 'does that suit you Mum - any problems with that?' A 'no' from me - it happens, a 'yes' from me - it doesn't. Get them onboard if you can - just tell them the truth - you haven't murdered anyone, you haven't mugged an old lady - you have a disease - and it's called alcoholism - and you are fighting tooth and nail to battle it, and you need their help?
I'm sad you drank the other night - but in a way that MUST prove to you how important this is - all said with love:l

Moll. Not sure how to put this but for me anyway I have not ever reached a rock bottom place where my family were all engaged & worried about me. I am always in control. That's probably not a good thing. I did read somewhere that until you hit the bottom you won't start to drag yourself up.
So for me to go to Mr Satz and says I have a problem would be mortifing & I suppose admitting something I don't want to. I prefer to deal with stuff myself in my own way if I can.
Mr Satz couldn't cope - prefers to think everything is grand & don't tell him otherwise and upset his little bubble.
Molls I envy you that support you have, I really do, but the thought of them all knowing Mam is an alko - unless I had to - Jesus no way . I'd die first.

Ye know Molls - I'd imagine this 'weakness' of yours has brought you both closer - you are not infallable. I always put on the stong one face & never show weakness. Bad I know .:upset:

Cleansing chakras over

[satz123]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

So had bi-yearly my boob check today.
Jazus not the most dignified of things to get done ewwwww

[satz123]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

mollyka;1342905 wrote: Ah Mama - we all have our own way of expressing things - doesn't make one way right or another wrong. I think as a nation the Irish are very 'to the point' and there's quite a big Irish contingent here --- well there was - sometimes too blunt I s'pose but sure - sod them:H

Yeah - I get what you're saying - and actually - up till last October the rest of my family were 'relatively' unaware of a major drinking problem. Joe and I always drank together - and tbh we both drank too much. He's the son of an alcoholic - so his worries re. our drinking prolly even pre-dated real worries if you know what I mean! So it was very easy for him and me to sing off the same hymn-sheet when it really became an issue. MOST of the time - almost all I was that horrible expression a 'functional alkie' -- always did what needed doing - stayed 'relatively' sober at family 'does' - in the end it was trying to stop drinking that caught up with me as regards the kids. I would go a few months with no booze, and then like 2 glasses of wine would knock me down - so that's really when I appeared to be drinking like a mad-woman - but in fact it was dribbles in comparison to what had been going on a few years ago - my tolerance then was unbelieveable really - scares me now to think of it - and that went on for about 2 years on and off.
Anyway in my long-winded way I'm trying to say 'I understand' - and yes I'm soooo lucky to have them in my court - it would be very difficult without them

Thanks for sharing Molls. A question - Did Joe find it easy to stop same time as you ? you are a lucky woman you know. My fella can't open up on anything. It's all 'surface ' mundane stuff.
I'd say we've not had a proper discussion about feelings in years. If ever now I think about it.
Up to recently I'd be there having my few drinks getting the dinner ready - he's be there watching the soaps for God's sake. More than once I said why you watching that when REAL life is happening here around you.
I'm thinking now something catastrophic would have to happen to get his attenion )
Think I need a shrink .....................

[satz123]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

one2many;1342802 wrote:
So hanging the gloves up here and stepping back, wish everyone the very best of luck in their journey, whatever way they choose to travel, I need to get on with mine xxx

Oney x

Ah no Oney. You don't have to go. Can't you just log in and say hello to us in the Army who are still in the wars every so often ? It will not be the same without you - I'm not just saying that ! :l
I love to see that big arse appearing - knowing it will be some nugget of wisdom or craic . NO I won't allow it
:stop::stomper:

[satz123]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

:sofa:
Ok on my own again. Catch yiz later maybe
Lappie on it's way chez Satz .....................

[littlepinkcat]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

hiya guys, ive some great news, i am up fpr election as the representative for the british psychological society representative at my university, lets hope i get te votes, those of u that r religious or spiritual a few prayers wouldn't go a miss, lol

[littlepinkcat]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

here is my supporting statement that will be put up on the voting site next to my name:


Hiya, my name is ...............I am enrolled on the Bsc honours in psychology and counselling degree. I feel like I would make a good representative for the BPS as I already have experience representing individuals. I am currently the course rep for part time students on psychology degrees and I have been in this role for two years. I also work as a support worker for individuals with autisim, fragile X , epilepsy and challenging behaviour. So as you can see I have experience in coping with challenging situations and representing people.
I am also a trainee person centred counsellour and currently work with significant issues in mental health and psychology, currently my clients issues are: sexual abuse, young persons onset dementia, anxiety, low mood and relationship and intimacy issues. I am an empathic and congruent indivdidual who always trys to makes time to listen to people's concerns and issues and give them the time and respect they deserve.
If voted as the BPS representative I will endeavour to fuflfill this role to the best of my ability and I will always try my best to be available to be there for students with their issues and concerns.

[Recluse]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

I don't do prayers pinky, on account of being an atheist, but I do wish you the best of luck. Reading your supporting statement....I can't help wondering how you ever found time to drink!

[littlepinkcat]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

Recluse;1343040 wrote: I don't do prayers pinky, on account of being an atheist, but I do wish you the best of luck. Reading your supporting statement....I can't help wondering how you ever found time to drink!

an alcoholic will always find time, lol

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

:hallo: Army

Just had the bestest fish & chips.

Off for a read back.

[tiptronic_ct]

Army Thread FRIDAY 29th June

Way to go Pinkeroo :goodjob::goodjob::goodjob: