Counselling
I am on hold with this at the moment only because I’m awaiting to be processed for membership for the
NCPS ( The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society)I could practice without membership but Professionally it is not advisable to do so. I have sessional clients already booked with a mental health charity and will start supporting them as soon as I am able.
I have booked my capn’gown , and intend to have my official photograph taken with my family!
Shoulder injury
My physio with his tiny blue shorts has done wonders with my arm weakness. He diagnosed a “ wear and tear” injury where my humerus had “ migrated” up into my shoulder joint, and with the smallest of manipulations in sessions funded by the Welsh Government ( !) my weakness has improved considerably
Eyes
My eye pressures have reduced significantly and the injections will continue for a while 👀👀👀👀
My consultant apologised for my unfortunate last session and assured me that a senior doctor will perform the next injection instead of one of the nurses.
Positives
I have planned to meet up with my old friend Tracey from my psychiatric days in York soon, and I am popping over to Sheffield to catch up with Mike, and Bev and Jane and Belami. My next London trip is in October when I will touch base with Nu and see the rave interactive play Every Brilliant Thing with Minnie Driver. This coming week my sister and I will see the Grosvenor Park Outdoor Theatre’s production of Sherlock Holmes ( a hoot) all activities that will lighten the heart but boil the blood of my troll who hates me socialising with the passion Hitler had for English Bulldogs.
Emotionally and physically I have turned another corner. There is more news afoot, so watch this space for further bulletins, but I feel I’ve come through another storm, pretty unscathed , thanks, in part, to you my followers and commentators who have been kind, and supportive and warm.
That goes a long way, when you are most forlorn,
Just before dawn
What good news on all fronts and you have great plans for the months ahead! So happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteHope today is a good one for you, dear John, who has come through so much recently and has come out ahead!!!!!!!!
Good night from this time zone near the Eastern Shore of Virginia!
Hugs!
Babs , it’s all about control, and it’s scary to be out of control with the major areas of life
DeleteHoping that 'more news afoot' has four feet x
ReplyDeleteYes (please!)
DeleteThat’s just one aspect of “ more news”
DeleteThat's really good to hear, John. Xx
ReplyDelete🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🥂
DeleteSuch a positive and uplifting post. I think many of your readers know well that time of " forlorn - just before dawn " and the internet allows us to reach out to share with you our support and concern. Glad things are so much better now.
ReplyDeleteThe positivism and concern is uplifting
DeleteI'm so glad you are feeling more positive and have exciting things to look forward to. x
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear that things are improving on all fronts. I sense another four feet coming soon. Beautiful video.
ReplyDeleteYou sound so much happier, lighter and (dare I say) younger! xx
ReplyDeleteThat all sounds good. It is nice to hear that you have bounced back again!
ReplyDeleteHappy news, all of it!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad things are looking up, John. It's always good to have some plans on the horizon!
ReplyDeleteA great track, fabulous choice, a step back in time so appropriate, thanks for that memory, John.
ReplyDeleteYes, you do sound as if you have weathered a storm and turned a corner, and we all rejoice for you. Amazing the effect a pair of tiny blue shorts can have. And as for your dear troll - she is the acid test showing us what jealousy and self inflicted misery can do, and how we all rise above her and it and can both pity and disdain the poor wee soul in equal measure. Go go, go, John Gray!
It is good that you seem happier,brighter and more settled. Your socialising plans sound grand. You deserve some peace and a quiet period to enjoy life. Carole R.
ReplyDeleteGreat news about the not humorous humerus. Glad things are feeling better lately. Socialize and talk bulldogs. I want to see the trolls blood boil. Beautiful song.
ReplyDeleteAfter such a worrying time, everything is lining up perfectly. I'm impressed you are taking good care of yourself - catching up with good friends, keeping your arts-interest going, working on physical health ... you're an inspiration - I wish I 'had it together' half as well! Yesterday's post, mentioning Weaver in possession of the living room chair, amused me - what a beautiful coat she has. I was thinking of Pat (Weaver) last week, when I heard of the death of another very elderly teacher who had brought gentle wisdom to so many friends. Lives well lived.
ReplyDeleteThis is all sounding very positive. Calmer waters.
ReplyDeleteEverything seems to be heading into a positive direction. Love EBTG ❤️
ReplyDeleteLove that everything is improving for you. Enjoy all you have planned. Christine
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this with us John. While reading, my heart filled with gratitude and hope. Please know I'm cheering for you. Sydney
ReplyDelete"more news afoot..." Sounds intriguing. Have you decided to join Rhyl and District Rugby Club? I am sure you could do a job for the senior team - perhaps as hooker. Pictures please!
ReplyDeleteLOL! The troll clings on? Someone needs to get a life and find better things to do. I'm happy you have nice things planned!
ReplyDeleteAll good things, John. You have ridden this storm out well, and it's nice to look forward and not be in survival mode. You've used all of the skills that you've developed in order to navigate what life can throw you, well done. The troll - I see a sad, lonely woman at home at her desk with nothing to do but try to hurt others, because she is so hurt. I imagine you covered that sort of person's psychology in counseling school. Something very bad must have happened to her to make her feel so powerless. I am not condoning her behaviors, I just understand those people more now. (We've got the poster child for that at the helm here in the U.S., God help us all.)
ReplyDeleteYou have a busy time ahead, socially and professionally. It's always good to have plans - stops the brain atrophying.
ReplyDeleteIs the troll maybe a male? I too am thinking bulldog is afoot. Glad you are doing so well. As I get older and being a control freak of myself, I get terrible anxiety when things go wrong, and I mean tiny things, like the remote for my tv stopped working and it had no place to change the battery. After not sleeping most of the night the anxiety got so bad that I had to get up and take half a lorazapan. In the morning I found out the remote is solar powered! Also the battery on my cars key fob died so I used the spare one, then stressed all night thinking that I couldn’t remember how to get to the dealer to get that battery changed. Of course as soon as I started out toward the dealer in the morning I was fine. Now I just wait for lightbulbs up high to burn out. Can’t do ladders anymore. All in all I still do a pretty good job of looking after myself and dog with no help unless I call a professional, for my age. I am glad everything is on the lookup for you John. And what will you call your new dog or will you keep the name it comes with? Gigi
ReplyDeleteI don't know who the troll is. but I'm so glad your life seems to be calming down. Your happiness spills out. ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat fun. Positives full ahead. Somethings afoot. Soo good to hear. ( ) Josie
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad physio helped your arm issue. They really can work miracles!
ReplyDeleteWell done, John. May the positives continue to outweigh the negatives. All any of us can hope for some days. x
ReplyDeleteNice to see such a positive post after the last stressful months. You are on the upswing!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to hear that you are doing better, pretty much all around. As the sun rises each day, we get a fresh start.
ReplyDeleteA positive post, John, with lots of good news. Glad you are feeling better and hope the physio keeps helping. xo
ReplyDeleteYou're sounding much better now. And I hope what's afoot is paws...
ReplyDeleteThere is always sunshine after the rain, glad you are on the up John, enjoy all you have planned. Jan in Castle Gresley
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteGlad you are moving into a much happier and healthier chapter..you can relax and enjoy your beautiful life and all the people and animals in it .
Hugs from me over in Ontario Canada.x
We are always here for you John - we love and support you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news all around! Have a lovely weekend, John dear.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to picture bones migrating up into joints - yuck. Glad you are getting it seen to and Tiny Shorts sounds intriguing also. An appointment involving nice scenery is always a plus.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Ceci
All good news, eagerly awaited and gratefully received by your friends here. Onwards and upwards now xx
ReplyDeleteSo happy to read this but, as you know, we never doubted you!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see that you are having some well deserved progress with your health (you’ve been patient and worked hard) as well as enjoying much needed diversions and support with family and friends. Can’t wait to see you in cap’n gown!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh I wonder what the subtext is all about ? I will be following avidly
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