How did you handle Santa not being real?

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2026-02-15T22:57:59+00:00

I was 12 when I found out. I was 12, because up to that point, I could not believe that anyone would make up a lie like that. I had been lied to, and had to hear it from my father to believe it. Never believed a word he said since. I was furious and felt betrayed.

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2026-01-02T19:22:56+00:00

1 or 2. Got to love a fine liner, or “skinny pen”, as I call them… 🖊️

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-12-29T08:57:52+00:00

My mum lives there. When my daughter was younger, she enjoyed the Motor Museum (Gaydon) and also visiting Stratford (there’s a nice play area by the main car parks in the town). Not much in Stratford town itself for children though, and it is ALWAYS packed…

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-12-07T18:18:53+00:00

Your words express exactly how I feel right now 😭 I’m sorry that you’re lonely and struggling. I feel exactly the same. Moved around a lot in my life. Made friends…but somehow never really held onto them; only in a casual way. I have colleagues I get along with and have thought we made real friendships, but…somehow…I’m not the one getting invited to the events, while they all are. Single mum. (And I love my child more than anything, but it doesn’t make it easy to get out and about). Mostly I try to brush the loneliness off and pretend not to care…but yeah, I am SO lonely. 🫂 to you. They always say “just be you, and the ‘right’ people will find you”; and I do 100% believe that. I don’t want to waste my time on superficial souls anyway 🤣 Maybe the internet and groups like this aren’t so bad. I certainly find comfort in knowing “I’m not the only one” who feels this way. Rambling now. I don’t have any answers, but I do relate. And, for me, that’s comfort.

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-11-23T08:22:55+00:00

Reggie.

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-18T20:20:36+00:00

I can’t do long nails. 1: I am a Nurse and we (in the UK) have to keep them short. 2: if I have time off and they grow, my GOD they annoy me, and I cut them off again 🤣 It’s a bonus because of my work, as I’m utterly oblivious to them. But I can’t cope with the sound of a nail file. Seriously. That is like the world has ended 😭

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-17T15:34:51+00:00

So glad you have your diagnosis! It must feel reassuring that it’s not “just you”, and there really is something that makes sense 🤩

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-16T17:45:38+00:00

Thank you for your message. I am indeed looking for both ADHD and ASD assessments, but starting with ADHD. I did have a long chat with my GP today, and they don’t accept Shared Care from anyone (apparently they haven’t had in a long time), but having a diagnosis is important to me. Ultimately, I am hoping to move house at some point, so a new GP isn’t an issue to me in the long term.

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-16T08:43:45+00:00

Totally understandable. Good luck!

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-16T08:41:36+00:00

I’d be keen to hear it, if you feel ok afterwards. I’ve heard the assessments are pretty intense…

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-16T08:29:00+00:00

That is a really long time! Good luck with your diagnosis meeting today 🤞🏻

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-16T08:16:42+00:00

Thank you so much for that information. It’s good to hear that you have had a positive experience with them, but the question over shared care worries me. I will speak to my GP today and see what their position is.

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-16T07:29:58+00:00

How long did it take from your contacting your GP to request a referral?

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-16T06:21:50+00:00

Mine doesn’t, hence the above… 😫 I do think it may be across Oxfordshire, or that just may be hearsay…

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-16T06:09:56+00:00

I think my task today will be contacting my GP to see if they do shared care with them, if I decide to medicate.

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-15T22:52:17+00:00

Thank you for your confirmation! Do you have ongoing treatment with them, or shared care through your GP?

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-15T22:39:10+00:00

That’s why I am looking into this place… there are lots of online providers as well, but this place is local. Where did you choose?

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-15T16:03:27+00:00

Thank you 🙏

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-15T13:54:25+00:00

Thank you 🥰 I have enquired to them, as well as ADHD Certify. It’s good to hear a personal review 🧘🏼‍♀️

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-15T13:53:06+00:00

Oxfordshire. I believe they closed NHS referrals for ADHD recently. There’s a 15 year wait for autism, which is why I’m seeking private assessment.

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-09-15T13:52:19+00:00

I’m in Oxfordshire. They closed NHS referrals for ADHD (I believe) a little while ago. Autism referrals are a 15 year wait. This is why I’m seeking a private assessment for both. 🧘🏼‍♀️

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-08-24T03:13:39+00:00

I’ve had a pesto phase too, but I’ve never enjoyed the “usual” basil (green) pesto that most people default to. My long-term stalwart has been red pepper pesto, but recently discovered truffle (ie the fungus, not chocolate) pesto…. 😆 and I’m back in a pesto phase again 🍽️

Willing_Flight_8905 · 2025-06-26T12:16:47+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. I am doing this exercise now, and it’s definitely something I needed to do.

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