FabSwingers.com forum: Do you need to talk?

By *heGateKeeper OP Man
over a year ago

Stratford

Bank holidays, long weekends and the like can be really pressing for people for many reasons.

Recently losing loved ones, recently ending relationships, battling with your sexuality, gender dysphoria, not having a solid social circle or general loneliness all combined with the cost of living crisis and all the other challenges we face make life really hard sometimes

If anyone is struggling this bank holiday weekend, or anytime in general, my inbox is free of filters and a judgement free, safe haven for all. I’m sure there are many others who would also extend a similar invite because you’re a great bunch

for anyone that needs it xx

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By *tarflyLouWoman
over a year ago

Preston

That’s a kind offer

Hope you’re doing ok yourself x

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By *issmorganWoman
over a year ago

Calderdale innit

How lovely op

Have a fantastic few days & tc of yourself too x

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By *bw44DDWoman
over a year ago

Nottingham

This is so lovely OP

Found out today a very good colleague very sadly couldnt cope anymore. He seemed the happiest person. No one suspected a thing. It’s a stark and harsh reminder to check in on everyone, even people that seem perfectly happy. You just don’t know what’s going on in peoples minds.

It shouldn’t have to take bad news to make us reach out to people, but sadly it does.

I hope you’re ok too OP xx

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By *lappyMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Always happy to listen if people need to talk

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bank holidays, long weekends and the like can be really pressing for people for many reasons.

for anyone that needs it xx"
what a really kind offer cheers mate!

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By *ustamanMan
over a year ago

weymouth

Without wanting to appear that I'm jumping on the op's band waggon my filters are also open and I'm happy to chat or even just listen if someone needs to vent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What a lovely thread.

I am struggling at the moment for a vast amount of reasons but smiling through it

Happy listen to anyone out there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is so lovely OP

It shouldn’t have to take bad news to make us reach out to people, but sadly it does.

I hope you’re ok too OP xx

Sorry for your colleague and hope you are OK as well as can be hard to deal with

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By *heGateKeeper OP Man
over a year ago

Stratford

"That’s a kind offer

Hope you’re doing ok yourself x"

Just got out the car so picking up on the replies. I’m going really well, and have the emotional capacity to be supportive to anyone that needs it. Which is a blessed position to be in

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By *heGateKeeper OP Man
over a year ago

Stratford

"How lovely op

Have a fantastic few days & tc of yourself too x"

Thanks Miss M! The same applies x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

While I was in hospital there were others in there who openly claimed they could not cope and wanted out

There was a feeling of sympathy for them but also an understanding of what they were saying, which was worrying as I have not been through half as much as they were dealing with

Also made me wonder about if was their age and in there would i face it with dignity or complain and would I have people who care and come visit

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By *heGateKeeper OP Man
over a year ago

Stratford

"This is so lovely OP

It shouldn’t have to take bad news to make us reach out to people, but sadly it does.

I hope you’re ok too OP xx

I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you’re doing ok with the news and getting the support you need.

I think i was reminded today about a ex colleague who came to work inebriated after a bank holiday weekend, and continued to drink slyly through the working day until lunchtime when an ambulance was called

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By *heGateKeeper OP Man
over a year ago

Stratford

"Always happy to listen if people need to talk "

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By *heGateKeeper OP Man
over a year ago

Stratford

"Bank holidays, long weekends and the like can be really pressing for people for many reasons.

for anyone that needs it xx what a really kind offer cheers mate!"

Offer is there if you ever feel the need

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By *heGateKeeper OP Man
over a year ago

Stratford

"Without wanting to appear that I'm jumping on the op's band waggon my filters are also open and I'm happy to chat or even just listen if someone needs to vent"

Not jumping on the band wagon at all. The more Fab Mental Health and Support First Aiders we have, the better for us all

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By *heGateKeeper OP Man
over a year ago

Stratford

"What a lovely thread.

I am struggling at the moment for a vast amount of reasons but smiling through it

Happy listen to anyone out there

Make sure you look after you first. Inbox is always open

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By *heGateKeeper OP Man
over a year ago

Stratford

"While I was in hospital there were others in there who openly claimed they could not cope and wanted out

There was a feeling of sympathy for them but also an understanding of what they were saying, which was worrying as I have not been through half as much as they were dealing with

Also made me wonder about if was their age and in there would i face it with dignity or complain and would I have people who care and come visit "

I’m sure you would

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yesterday i was pissy today im okay been playing a star wars game

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thank you OP this is wonderful

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

"Yesterday i was pissy today im okay been playing a star wars game"

Are you dressed up as chewbacca?

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By *nlyfun3Woman
over a year ago

NEAR Berkhamsted,Herts

Lovely post x

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By *aughty but nice...Man
over a year ago

Staffs

Well done OP great to know there are some lovely folk around

Guys and gals if you need to talk then do just that talk to someone

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

I hope you have real and comprehensive training in mental health mentoring and counselling before putting this out there or possibly making things far worse for some people.

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By *affeine DuskMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

"I hope you have real and comprehensive training in mental health mentoring and counselling before putting this out there or possibly making things far worse for some people.

I'm sure it was both meant by the OP and taken by whoever read as a friendly ear; a casual chat or a hint of positivity from a stranger. Which is a pretty good thing.

At least I hope so. And if so, well done that dude.

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By *heGateKeeper OP Man
over a year ago

Stratford

"I hope you have real and comprehensive training in mental health mentoring and counselling before putting this out there or possibly making things far worse for some people.

I'm sure it was both meant by the OP and taken by whoever read as a friendly ear; a casual chat or a hint of positivity from a stranger. Which is a pretty good thing.

At least I hope so. And if so, well done that dude.

This ^

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By *heGateKeeper OP Man
over a year ago

Stratford

"I hope you have real and comprehensive training in mental health mentoring and counselling before putting this out there or possibly making things far worse for some people.

I’m not offering a counselling or mentoring service but I am familiar with how to sign post accordingly

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