Ab Fab Fridays is kicking off!! 6th October @ 8pm (EDST)

[lizard0812]

I am very sad because I had to resign from a second job I love today cause I need to be there more for my son at the moment (

[taokat]

I'm sorry you've needed to give up something you love @lizard0812. It can be hard but did you feel the decision was kinda made for you? I had to resign in 2013 to be here for my daughter as well. It's been the best thing for her, but I'm hanging to get back to work.

[lizard0812]

Things are ok. He's been pretty good I keep waiting for our world to erupt again

[Beingme2017]

oh that sounds like it was a hard decision to make @lizard0812

Is it something you can go back to, or at least something similar down the track?

[Ngaio-RO]

Heyyyy @Beingme2017 So awesome to have you here. We missed you!!!

[lizard0812]

I had to make the decision for both kids and myself but it was such a hard decision. Oh still have another place of work was trying to work two places to provide for the kids but it just made things much worse

[taokat]

I've had a few conversations recently about how we as parents are often fearing the worst. Have you got any techniques to help calm those thoughts?

[Beingme2017]

aww thankyou @Ngaio-RO that's very lovely to hear

[taokat]

I agree with @Ngaio-RO, you've been really missed @Beingme2017! It's great to have you here tonight 

[Beingme2017]

@taokat I am definitely one of those people who fear the worst and look at the worse case scenarios and all the doom and gloom that could come from a situation. Unfortunately it goes hand in hand with my anxiety.

Im not a fan of Cognitive behaviour therapy techniques. But I guess in a way that's sort of how I try and cope. Once Ive done my catastrophizing I seem to be able to get a better grip on alternative outcomes and remind myself more of them