ASHLEY SMITH
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England based carer, live with my wife, her parents and 4 cats. will write for all areas but especially mental health and disability. though as stuff for filthy seems popular will try there . any comments, suggestions or requests considered
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covid 19 day 79
I had my test November 30th last year, positive response December 2nd and as of February 18th the bastard is still there. Not a risk to others any more but stuck with tight chest, cough, no energy, insomnia and general exhaustion. I am lucky in some ways that my brilliant partner works from home, I haven't needed hospital and think the risk of getting seriously ill is now low. Still I have had enough, I want my life back.
By ASHLEY SMITH5 years ago in Psyche
I have a confession
It had been hard enough sorting his things in the house, now it was time to face the office. They had been married a long time and had always tried to keep work and home as separate places. Indeed Jean had only been to the office complex a handful of times in the 30 odd years Jim had worked there.
By ASHLEY SMITH5 years ago in Journal
welcome to my desk
This isn't my desk but is very similar, mine is tidier as well ,just. This isn't my main job but I dream of making a living from writing one day so this is work in waiting. Sitting at my desk trying to think of what to write I had a brainstorm, after a lie down I tried again and here I am. The desk is where I choose to write, it means I have my back to the television so have slightly less distractions.
By ASHLEY SMITH5 years ago in Journal
work from home
During the ongoing pandemic many people in the UK have ben advised to work from home. This keeps people away from public transport and keeps them from meeting in groups at hotspots like transport hubs and offices. Unfortunately while this is good for avoiding the risks of covid it means many are suffering from lack of social contact. In fact many people who work with others seem to miss the human interaction the most.
By ASHLEY SMITH5 years ago in Journal
none of the above
From the other side of the pond the us election looks like a vote for Trump or the one that isn't Trump. The one that isn't Trump appears to be on the verge of a narrow victory while the one that is Trump is launching court appeals like a machine gun. Naturally where trump gets a winning vote its all ok, and of course where he's not winning is dodgy and biased. It must be that obvious on both sides of the ocean but I do sometimes wonder.
By ASHLEY SMITH5 years ago in The Swamp
the Christmas candle
Christmas was not molly's favourite time of year, to many bad memories from childhood and beyond meant she paid it little heed. Now single and living miles from her nearest neighbours she could pretty much pretend it didn't happen. She had no tree, no twinkling lights and the only decoration of any kind was the candle in the window.
By ASHLEY SMITH5 years ago in Horror
mind your mind
I try and treat my brain to as much rest and recuperation as i possibly can. I have a stressful job as a carer and worries about family. When i am at home distractions usually involve loud music and focus on something, i even managed to finish a high level work qualification as i found it easy and a good way to forget everything else.
By ASHLEY SMITH5 years ago in Longevity
Music is my food of love
What keeps me going through the trials and tribulations of my turbulent life? My fiancé primarily but after that its always music. While writing this there is loud heavy metal in my ears, when i did my nvq qualification the same and pretty much anytime I need a break from the world. The music is rarely calm or relaxing but it always helps me. In fact my streaming service has taken note of what i listen to and has created a playlist it self . It rotates the bands I choose to stream and is playing random tracks.
By ASHLEY SMITH5 years ago in Beat
I don't want to be 50
I don't want to be 50. I decided that I should stick where I am, all my plans for this year have been postponed or cancelled so why cant my birthday be as well. I had 3 concerts to go to, 2 holidays and I should be on honeymoon from my wedding 2 days ago. All moved to next year, the wedding was the most upsetting to cancel but there was no choice. I planned it partly so I had it in my mind rather then turning 50.
By ASHLEY SMITH6 years ago in Longevity
dealing with grief
My mental health has been poor for a while, many small things piled on top of each other. I planned this year out so could raise my spirits along with my fiancés. Planned our wedding, honeymoon, 3 concerts and a further trip away. At present the final trip away is all that's left and I am sure it wont go ahead. Add to this I knew one of my best friends was dying. He had all the treatment, the support of his brilliant wife and friends.
By ASHLEY SMITH6 years ago in Longevity
So bad it works
Towards the end of last year, when the uk had a general election, I heard a theory I hadn't heard before. There were the usual posters, tv adverts and buzzwords but there were always some that stood out and got talked about the most. They were the posts that were unclear, muddled or simply looked lie they were done in a school project. There were 2 or 3 word slogans that either covered many things as were so vague or nothing as they were confusing.
By ASHLEY SMITH6 years ago in The Swamp
pluses on a bad day
My mood and mental health is quite bad at present and the news I get is bad, so I take anything I can for a cheer up. After a day as a frontline carer, stinking from the sweat and fed up after hearing a close friend is heading for his last few days on earth. As I struggled through the day and while perusing Facebook and trying to share posts pointing out the problems with covid and its treatment.
By ASHLEY SMITH6 years ago in Motivation
