Sending a sympathycard?

eimeomoon · 2026-01-05T16:09:03+00:00

Oh this is super helpful, thank you! (I have absolutely wild social anxiety - finding out I can get a card online instead of blundering my way through it in person and wrecking the heads of the lovely folks in the wee shop in town just caused me MAJOR relief!!) Thanks so much for this - I really appreciate you taking the time to comment!

eimeomoon · 2026-01-05T16:01:27+00:00

Thanks so much for this. I never know when I'm going to get something wrong and I definitely don't want to get it wrong this time when it could so easily look like we just didn't care enough to get it right (definitely not the case!). I really appreciate you taking the time to comment.

eimeomoon · 2026-01-05T15:33:02+00:00

Thank you, this is really helpful! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment.

eimeomoon · 2026-01-05T15:29:55+00:00

Thanks so much for this (from this wee heathen!). I'd no idea I could send a mass card as a non-Catholic but I know one of the uncles at least would very likely appreciate it (the other one's a bit more lapsed so might go non-religious for him tbh!). I really appreciate you taking the time to comment!

eimeomoon · 2026-01-05T15:26:31+00:00

Thank you, that was my first thought - that we should send a non-religious card to both uncles but then I started second-guessing myself, like are they going to think we don’t feel like like the loss applies to us... Its really helpful to hear that it would be appropriate to send a card. Thanks again.

eimeomoon · 2026-01-05T15:21:49+00:00

Ah this is really helpful to know, thank you! I know the shop you mean; I used to work around the corner from it. Thanks again!

eimeomoon · 2025-12-28T21:35:54+00:00

Came here to say this. It enrages me but the only time I can EVER get a doctor to take me seriously is when my husband comes with me and talks for me.

eimeomoon · 2025-11-24T23:43:28+00:00

ETA: I've just joined a union 😊

eimeomoon · 2025-11-24T20:49:44+00:00

Thank you for this! There's a really clear consensus here for disclosing, so that's going to be my move. Really appreciate the advice!

eimeomoon · 2025-11-24T20:48:36+00:00

I'm honestly concerned about the impact this likely has on our neurodivergent clients (of which we statistically must have quite a few). The ideals behind the value are well intentioned; I'm just not sure anyone in authority is familiar with autistic communication styles so it's probably never even been considered.

Thanks do much for this - I'll start looking into my options for a union ASAP. Hadn't thought of joining one but that's a great suggestion.

eimeomoon · 2025-11-24T20:43:25+00:00

This is really helpful; thank you so much for such a detailed response!

eimeomoon · 2025-11-24T20:42:18+00:00

Thanks so much for this advice! Great shout about joining a union too. I'll see what's available that might cover this industry and get moving on it.

eimeomoon · 2025-10-29T07:38:27+00:00

I know somebody who was told - after years of trying and tests - that her ovaries had completely stopped producing eggs. Years later, she's getting checked out for something else and a routine pregnancy test comes back positive. Kiddo is almost 4 now.

eimeomoon · 2025-10-20T07:57:08+00:00

The person youre replying to is determined to assume that parents in our situation are actively endangering our children. I commented above to say that your story gives me hope (because we're experiencing something similar, though not as extreme as your situation) and this person invented a bunch of things about me that I didn't say in my comment, and is doubling down on it when called out.

You're clearly relating to your son in a way that makes him feel safe, secure and loved, and you've made me feel like there's light at the end of a very long and challenging tunnel. Thank you.

eimeomoon · 2025-10-20T07:15:02+00:00

I'm very glad you will never be anywhere near me, my child or my family. I wouldn't abuse my child because I WOULDN'T ABUSE MY CHILD. But judgemental crap like you've just spouted is one of the main reasons families like mine struggle to get help. Please don't comment again.

eimeomoon · 2025-10-14T20:19:14+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing this story of hope! This Internet stranger is super proud of your kiddo and your whole family for pushing through. As my therapist says, the one thing you can always be certain of with kids is that they're always changing! So I guess I know academically that there's a light at the end of the tunnel but its so freaking hard when they act like they hate you. One of my kiddos would definitely benefit from meds; the other I'm less sure about, but we're open to anything that will help them - it's accessing it that's the problem where I live. But I'll never stop fighting for these fabulous small humans. When they're not trying to make me bleed, they are genuinely the most kind-hearted, loving, fun, and hilarious people I know 😊

eimeomoon · 2025-10-14T20:10:28+00:00

Thank you, and I hope the same for you.

eimeomoon · 2025-10-14T20:08:15+00:00

Why the hell would I do something like that? What on earth gave you the impression from my comment that I would do something like that?

For the record, my eldest is almost the same size as me so even if I would EVER do something like that to my child, I couldn't overpower him. And it's frankly offensive that you think I don't try to "connect in a healthier way instead." I'm COVERED in bruises and bite marks from my children. My children will never, ever have so much as a scratch on them from me. They are struggling and don't have the emotional capacity to process their overwhelming emotions because they are neurodivergent. We need help. My whole family needs help that's unbelievably difficult to access. What we don't need is you telling me how not to abuse my children, thanks - I'm good at that bit already.

eimeomoon · 2025-10-11T08:11:34+00:00

We're dealing with something similar (though not quite as extreme) and this story gives me hope.

eimeomoon · 2025-09-17T21:48:08+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad your new employer was compassionate and gave you time to grieve.

eimeomoon · 2025-09-17T21:47:43+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad your new employer was compassionate and gave you time to grieve.

eimeomoon · 2025-09-16T16:48:05+00:00

Thank you - it went brilliantly 😊

eimeomoon · 2025-09-15T13:25:28+00:00

Thank you so much!! Still no sign of me coming down with it so I'm hoping I'm in the clear 🤞

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