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Hi Julie yes that's so rude for the therapist to keep her mask on its just so silly & makes no sense at all & unfair on your son, helicopter ride your brave I've developed a bloody phobia of heights couple years ago no idea why, enjoy 😊

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I love heights.

Under the sea is where my fear lies! Will have to sort that out though next year when I go somewhere.

Yes, re the OT, at least my son is that bit older now. I remember the first time he visited there when he was about 4. To think she is probably carrying out those assessments with little ones in that manner too! Clown world indeed.

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My Aunty was in intensive care about 2 weeks ago for think it was 5 days I'd say about a third had masks on, just wanted to warn you I was teaching my niece how to dive at out local pool about 6 years ago which resulted in an ear infection then really bad Tinnitus I couldn't function for 2 years it crushed my world I couldn't sleep lost over 2 stone in time it has slowly slowly got better I'm down to a hiss which is still shit but I would have killed me self if it hadn't have got better anyway my point is when I was at ENT doctor was told never go under water again as one meter under pressure can damage your ear also he said not to ever go up in a helicopter because of quick change in pressure can give people Tinnitus & I wouldn't wish it on anybody, so when you do go on your helicopter ride make sure you got some ear plugs in best wishes jane x

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Well aren’t you a fucking ray of sunshine? 😉😂😘

I will read up a little.

Sorry to hear it went so badly for you. Xx

Re helicopter, I have some ear defenders anyway cause I live in the crazy house, maybe they might help.

Certainly once I had an excruciating ear problem on a plane and it was horrible. Felt like my eardrums were going to burst, was in agony. Never skip the sweet sucking thing now, ever.

Still, gotta die of something and it ain’t gonna be boredom that’s for sure.

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I have met some people who say gratitude a lot in my life, they can't possibly be grateful for everything so it seems pretentious. To me, it smacks of slave mentality like you are beholden to something or someone. But yes to be grateful and not cringe-worthy over grateful is a good thing. Sounds mean saying that but when you chat with an overly grateful person it really can become cringe-worthy.

Wow, the visit to the hospital sounds surreal, and especially bad to wear a mask while consulting a young child with communication difficulties, the irony is outstanding.

I love your writing and the way you think, you are amazing, and I think one day your skills will be valued by many. To think coherently, and creatively, with humour to seriousness is a gift and a rare skill. Not to be ironic with gratitude, but thank you for doing what you do so well...

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Cheers Peter.

Yes i would have said something to her if alone as I certainly don’t shy away from confrontation but the nature of my son’s issues mean this would have aggravated his anxiety so thought better if it.

Yeah nothing wrong with both gratitude or living in a minimalist way, but when I see certain approaches pushed a little too much, I can’t help but be suspicious.

Thanks for your kind comments about my writing. Much appreciated.

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We will own nothing and be happy apparently! This is the first time I have ever thought about the cult of minimalism being tied to the WEF's agenda. Good call! Now that makes me want to be a maximalist 😂 As for that 'therapist' keeping her mask on, that's just rude and ignorant. When I take my autistic granddaughter to her hospital appointments it's the same story, they'd rather continue with a false narrative than actually take care of their patients. Keep doing what you're doing. xx

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I won’t even play the ‘I’m exempt’ card anymore because we’re all exempt from bullshit. If any of em would’ve said anything more they’d have gotten a piece of my mind but thankfully no-one did because I wanted to keep it calm for my son.

Pleased to have you around. Full of…um…..gratitude 😂😂😂 xx

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Love this video J ❤️ great to see your beautiful smiling face.

When you started talking about the minimalism psyop, my mind immediately went to the Stuffocation book before you mentioned it! Read it a while back and thought the same. It’s still littering the shelf. Must remember to discard it in the next declutter ;)

It’s awful that your son’s OT wore a mask, poor love being faced with that. Having experienced the same with O’s therapists in 2021, it emerged (through a lot of research/letters) that they do have a choice to remove it, in fact an obligation, if it means they’re discriminating . Too many hide behind protocol because of their own fears. There are a few rebels in the system behind closed doors, but too few.

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How weird! Still I guess it was a popular book at the time. I gave my copy away, the message clearly chimed! Too bad I live with a hoarder!🙄😂

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Haha sounds like the Schwabster has a job on his hands with that one!

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What a terrific video. May your 50th birthday be the happiest ever. Radiate!

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Bless you and nice to know you. Xx

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You too, and I hope your son is ok.

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I understand there may be issues commenting on this post. i rarely do video posts but seem to remember this being an issue last time i did one. Oh well!

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😂 he gets it 😉😂

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