For those that questioned why I didn’t attend the game last Saturday, this was why. My daughter asked me to go to the Pride parade with her, have a few drinks, a meal, and generally have a catch up on her life and her website project. She doesn’t live with me so I don’t see her that often so face to face time is very valuable

I’ve highlighted one particular part of her social media post from today. That is a nod to WWays. She was stunned by the response from here. I thank all of you that contributed feedback once again for your support.......

 

 

As some of you may remember, a year ago I set up a website that allows people to submit and share their personal stories regarding mental health, encouraging people to use their voice and realise that they're not going through this alone.

The response I received was absolutely insane. That insane in fact, that I shut it down after a few months as I couldn't cope with managing the website alongside my own mental health.

But now I'm back 💥 I'm in a better place with my mental health, I'm currently in the process of purchasing my first home, and next week I start my dream job as a Teaching Assistant in a special educational needs school.

So I've decided to relaunch my project. A website where you can anonymously submit your mental health story, in the form of poetry, short stories, song lyrics, or simply anything that expresses you.

www.mindofourown.co.uk

Edited August 27, 20196 yr by MancWanderer

7 hours ago, Big E said:

Always tough. I had an amazing childhood but my mum was an absolute cunt the last few years of her life. Doesn’t mean she’s not missed occasionally.

you’ve always got people who you can talk to on here. Best bunch of not rights and weirdos anyone could ask for.

as long as we have bwfc you will never be alone.

 

Yeah, can't believe I've been on this site since Rivals! Decent people, and a funny bunch as well.

8 hours ago, Big E said:

Always tough. I had an amazing childhood but my mum was an absolute cunt the last few years of her life. Doesn’t mean she’s not missed occasionally.

you’ve always got people who you can talk to on here. Best bunch of not rights and weirdos anyone could ask for.

as long as we have bwfc you will never be alone.

 

Some absolute gems on here

few cunts but on the whole good place 

4 hours ago, radcliffe white said:

Some absolute gems on here

few cunts but on the whole good place 

Also, they'll sort you out if they can through work. X

1 hour ago, Not in Crawley said:

Also, they'll sort you out if they can through work. X

Can you sort me out a couple of Magnums a Solero and a Mini Milk?

On 24/12/2022 at 20:11, only1swanny said:

Think it's amazing how many on here habe each others backs. 

Just reach out and talk to people. 

So..

 

Reason I posted this on Xmas eve..

BTW please skip this if you don't want to read this type of thing. 

Got a carpet cleaner friend, similar age, decent bloke despite being a manc blue. Sent me thousands in work over the last 6 years, sent about the same back. 

His business has been really sabotaged, on a scale you wouldn't believe including putting trackers on his van. It's been going on six months, he's fled, he's moved,  he given up on Saturday, tried to hang himself and was stopped, then took the first opportunity to down 60 tablets. He's then posted his suicide note on Facebook. Did all I could to try and get hold of him. 

Thankfully his mum got to him amd got an ambulance.

He's been in icu since in an induced coma. Trying to sort out going to see him. 

I've spent time chatting to him, phone calls in the middle of the night, he's wanted help from the police, from those that can and he's been let down royally. 

Worlds messed up, nhs can't cope, and can't see a way to improve this situation where so many blokes are seeing it as the only way out. 

 

 

Not sure what you mean that’s going on here? Is it a business rival that’s going at him? Or summat else? Sounds really shit whatever it is 

1 hour ago, only1swanny said:

I've spent time chatting to him, phone calls in the middle of the night, he's wanted help from the police, from those that can and he's been let down royally. 

Whilst not trying to lessen the other stuff you’ve told us, I can’t help pondering your point that, “He’s wanted help from the police.”

I’m not sure where help from the police even comes into MH issues. 

I live next door to a cop who works in Traf’s manor. We chat a bit over the fence and a lot (probably too much if I’m listening correctly) of his daily work centres around other people’s mental health issues. This means he becomes unavailable to do his job for the duration of the help he’s giving.

Something is seriously broken if the help for these issues is being sought from cops rather than doctors and nurses.

'Doctors and nurses' will have probably done all they can

Its likely hes been passed on to the next stage

Unfortunately, said next stage has been dismantled and 'doctors and nurses' have plenty of other needy folk without being full time MH practitioners

Its not the cops job, either tbf

 

I do suspect that the mention of cops is around the so called sabotage of the blokes business?

9 hours ago, Casino said:

 

Its not the cops job, either tbf

 

I do suspect that the mention of cops is around the so called sabotage of the blokes business?

Ah, that makes sense. 

10 hours ago, MickyD said:

Whilst not trying to lessen the other stuff you’ve told us, I can’t help pondering your point that, “He’s wanted help from the police.”

I’m not sure where help from the police even comes into MH issues. 

I live next door to a cop who works in Traf’s manor. We chat a bit over the fence and a lot (probably too much if I’m listening correctly) of his daily work centres around other people’s mental health issues. This means he becomes unavailable to do his job for the duration of the help he’s giving.

Something is seriously broken if the help for these issues is being sought from cops rather than doctors and nurses.

I didn't read it like that. More that the police were ineffective in dealing with whatever nefarious activities are going on. Subsequently, his mental health is suffering. 

I'm intrigued by the sabotage aspect though.

1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

I didn't read it like that. More that the police were ineffective in dealing with whatever nefarious activities are going on. Subsequently, his mental health is suffering. 

I'm intrigued by the sabotage aspect though.

I get that now. Thing is, my point still applies that the police are often called upon to deal with too many MH issues without adequate training.

15 minutes ago, MickyD said:

I get that now. Thing is, my point still applies that the police are often called upon to deal with too many MH issues without adequate training.

Yes sorry, should have made that bit clearer. 

They have basically done nothing about the business sabotage, identity theft etc. When he fled he rang me as there were people waiting for him in the lobby of the hotel he was staying in. Can't really go into details on a public forum as its all quite murky. 

TmGj..

I'll fill you in when we next have a brew, not got you on fb so can't "share it" to you. Its grim. 

10 hours ago, only1swanny said:

Yes sorry, should have made that bit clearer. 

They have basically done nothing about the business sabotage, identity theft etc. When he fled he rang me as there were people waiting for him in the lobby of the hotel he was staying in. Can't really go into details on a public forum as its all quite murky. 

TmGj..

I'll fill you in when we next have a brew, not got you on fb so can't "share it" to you. Its grim. 

The murky world of carpet cleaning 

Bet this involves bent coppers and corrupted forensic murder scenes or something 

 

https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/greg-james-bella-mackie-los-angeles-b1049494.html?amp=

Came across this little article and link to a blog by Greg James on about his Mrs struggles and his subsequent issues.

The partners and family are often forgotten with all this.

The strain my headfuck put on my Mrs back in the darkest of days was ridiculous. Somehow we made it through. She tries to understand nowdays but like her and many others that dont suffer its hard for them to understand and be patient.

In the same I way I have no sympathy for folk with colds and shit

Just now, Zico said:

The murky world of carpet cleaning 

Bet this involves bent coppers and corrupted forensic murder scenes or something 

 

You're going to need to dust off your sleuth trackies at this rate

21 hours ago, gonzo said:

https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/greg-james-bella-mackie-los-angeles-b1049494.html?amp=

Came across this little article and link to a blog by Greg James on about his Mrs struggles and his subsequent issues.

The partners and family are often forgotten with all this.

The strain my headfuck put on my Mrs back in the darkest of days was ridiculous. Somehow we made it through. She tries to understand nowdays but like her and many others that dont suffer its hard for them to understand and be patient.

In the same I way I have no sympathy for folk with colds and shit

Been in bed most of the day with mon flu.

It's definitely real.

Mask and apron on visiting my mam in hospital tonight, nurse said they've had an outbreak of flu.

On 27/12/2022 at 21:57, Zico said:

The murky world of carpet cleaning 

Bet this involves bent coppers and corrupted forensic murder scenes or something 

 

Mid to late 80s - my dad got made redundant. Decided to set himself up in carpet cleaning. A few flyers printed. Started out with mates at ABCC and then word got around and he started picking up more and more work. Little classified ads in the BEN. Bought himself a “state of the art” telephone answering machine. And that’s when the fun started! Fuck me, the threats and abuse he would get on that from rival firms. Unreal. He’d play them to me. Cannot believe its still going on!

Edited December 28, 20223 yr by Smiley

I hate posting on this thread, cos it means I'm in the same dark place I am every fucking year... I also feel an absolute selfish twat cos I know there are so many good folk out there; 

 

I've decided to leave it there. Some awesome folk on here; love, erm... The most of you xx

1 hour ago, Dr Faustus said:

I hate posting on this thread, cos it means I'm in the same dark place I am every fucking year... I also feel an absolute selfish twat cos I know there are so many good folk out there

Don't feel like that.
If it helps to vent, then vent.
Nobody on here would judge you.

8 hours ago, Dr Faustus said:

I hate posting on this thread, cos it means I'm in the same dark place I am every fucking year... I also feel an absolute selfish twat cos I know there are so many good folk out there; 

 

I've decided to leave it there. Some awesome folk on here; love, erm... The most of you xx

What its here for mate. What the whole place is for really. 

A break from reality and get shit off your mind.

Hope today is a better day

Isn't it for mainly poking fun at ex pats?

9 hours ago, Dr Faustus said:

I hate posting on this thread, cos it means I'm in the same dark place I am every fucking year... I also feel an absolute selfish twat cos I know there are so many good folk out there; 

 

I've decided to leave it there. Some awesome folk on here; love, erm... The most of you xx

Post away.. 

Rather read 10 posts, reply to ten people and give up a few hours to help someone put than have another evening like Christmas eve. 

Once you've been there, you get it.. 

 

12 hours ago, Dr Faustus said:

I hate posting on this thread, cos it means I'm in the same dark place I am every fucking year... I also feel an absolute selfish twat cos I know there are so many good folk out there; 

 

I've decided to leave it there. Some awesome folk on here; love, erm... The most of you xx

Just yesterday I had my eye surgery. 

I'd already posted that Mr Black Dog had paid a brief visit, and that my poor eyesight was affecting my mental health. Responses aplenty and even just that lifts the mood and makes you feel valued.

After my post op chat, a wonderful lady took me to reception to get my follow up information. In sheer relief and joy (you get worked up prior to the op) I shed a few tears as I thanked them all for their efforts in in helping me get my life back.

I'm not ashamed to admit it, and it was undoubtedly beneficial for me to "let it out".

As others have said, it works.

I thought I'd made so much progression this year- lost weight, felt good... Cutting down the booze

And it all comes crashing; I'm probably equally at fault for a toxic relationship, but I've been slapped again and resorted to glassing myself to prevent her from doing it as she told me she wanted to... Can't be doing with another fucking year like this