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Unexpected things and anxiety

It can be quite hard to live with sudden events happening. But life throws them up and suddenly glitches are part of life and there is nothing we can do to prevent them occurring in life.

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Humour

I was just wondering if there was a time when humour is definitely NOT wanted. There are so many things that can be said with good, or bad, humour.

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Advantage or Disadvantage?

I was thinking about the royal family the other day, especially thinking of the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales and how their mother has been so poorly that she was in hospital.

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Do we forget?

You often hear people say “oh, just forget it and move on.” And yes, for some situations that may be the correct thing to do. If someone is fixated on something another person does.

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Cats Are Funny

I don’t know if you know much about cats or have had one or two or whatever in your care. There are so many stories and photos on the internet of cats.

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So here I am

So here I am in the middle of the night, writing again. It is a habit many writers possess. Well, actually many creative people do. And that’s ok.

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Oh I nearly forgot

Jamie and I have been working on creating posters to go in the shop on my website. I am providing the words or the phrases and Jamie then takes and creates something beautiful.

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Do you do this?

One of the challenges people on the spectrum often struggle with is change, especially a change they have not instigated. And it can be disconcerting for all concerned.

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Worry Monster

Have you ever heard of the worry monster? Well, if not, basically the concept is you take the worry monster, it feels really good and soft and safe.

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