New People In The Village and other stories

 Old Trefor’s bungalow has sold! 
So there will be more newbie’s in Trelawnyd soon.
With the Church, there are now six buildings in this part of the village
It’s a tiny village within a village all told. 
I wonder who my new neighbours will be. 
Trefor’s house is a 1960s bungalow which wouldn’t look out of place in Stingray or Thunderbirds
It hasn’t been modernised for 60 years so I’m intrigued how it will be changed and if the occupants can cope with the cacophony of  yapping dogs next door. 

I’ve been counselling all day and said my goodbyes to two of my favourite clients today. 
Yes, therapists can have favourites per se…even if objectivity is desired at all times.
We are human, we will do.
I think the therapeutic relationship is a special one. Often clients share things with a therapist that they have never shared with another human being. 
That’s a special and moving bond that tie
It’s a privilege. 

I got home just as it was getting dark. The sold sign still clear on the telephone pole next to Trevor’s house.
Everything Changes, I thought to myself 

Ps there‘s a mouse in the kitchen, I’ve found droppings in my baking cupboard
Dirty buggers


32 comments:

  1. Everything moves on.
    Saying goodbye to clients is positive as they go forward in their lives.
    Looking forward to seeing who moves in ! X

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  2. Oh, how exciting! I hope your new neighbours are friendly.
    You're right, it really is a privilege when someone shares things they haven't told anyone else. And it's natural to have favourites, as long as you don't show favouritism! Enjoy your evening. xx

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    1. Just seen the mouse update. Time to get training Bun and Weaver! xx

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    2. Help me here how do I train them lol

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    3. Show them a picture of a mouse and say "Kill" ???? 🤣 xx

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  3. Anonymous6:59 pm

    The mice in my house steal the dog’s kibble. When I put my foot in my snowboot, I found out where they are hiding it. Have not found droppings for a few weeks, hope they moved elsewhere. Hope your new neighbours are nice and that they fit into your village . Gigi

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  4. Keeping my fingers crossed for kindred spirits....with a healthy wallet. The place needs a little TLC.

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  5. I took the tour of Trefor's house. It was interesting -- I love the conservatory, though the whole place needs some work. I'll also be interested to see what the new owners make of it!

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    1. Ditto Steve, unfortunately the panoramic views have been spoilt by the new build

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  6. Jackie7:16 pm

    Oh, I do love a house tour! I hope they prove to be good neighbors to all in the village.

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    1. Oh me too, especially after the disappointment of the yappy dog owners

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  7. So Bun and Weaver aren’t natural-born mousers. I hope the new neighbours are a nice addition to the village.

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  8. Anonymous7:21 pm

    I HATE FUCKING MICE
    what are the cats for????

    lee

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  9. Barbara Anne7:26 pm

    The tour was so interesting and I hope your new neighbors are a delight in every way.
    Oh! A mouse in the house. Yikes! Hope Weaver and Bun will get busy as needed.
    It must be a bittersweet good-bye to favorite clients who no longer need your professional help. They know where you are if you're needed again but you've given them tools to help them cope.

    Hugs!

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    1. I’ve caught weaver sat in the kitchen , perhaps she knew

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    2. It sounds as if she did.
      Time to mouse proof all the kitchen contents...

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  10. Please don't answer this question if it causes embarrassment but why is Peter Large called Peter Large?

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  11. Anonymous8:45 pm

    Fascinating house tour, thank you! I'm puzzled by the built in stuff under the living room window?

    We get a mouse or two in the fall some years - peppermint oil around the edges of the kitchen and sometimes a humane trap seems to take care of them.

    Ceci

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  12. Perhaps without the twins you'd have a dozen mice in your kitchen! You don't have to train them - they know how to hunt.

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    1. Please can you tell them, they’ve done bugger all so far

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  13. Karla9:17 pm

    John, I've had my counselor going on 17 years now. I see counseling like I do all of my other health: I need a dentist, a PCP, an eye dr., so, I need my mental health care person, too. I love her so very much, and also respect her. You are right, I have shared every single good, bad, and ugly thing of mine with her. She will tell me things I do not want to hear, always in a kind and loving way. No one else knows all of me like she does. It's a very special relationship. Oh UGH, dreaded mice. Soon as farmers start tilling the fields here, they will be heading for garages and houses. When I see their poop, I must disinfect absolutely everything. Sigh.

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    1. My interaction is limited to 7;sessions , hardly anything

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  14. I have to say that I have had some shitty counselors in my life. Worse than useless. BUT I found one who changed my life. Probably saved my life. I am eternally grateful to her and love her to this day.
    Mice? If your cats are anything like my ridiculous cat they are bringing the mice inside from outside as a gift to you.

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