@AFK it's hard not to be cynical when you're going through such a rough time, and as well as the good & bad luck that we have as individuals, there are social issues, like lack of affordable health care, lots of promotion for mental health services like BeyondBlue, RU OK Day, and then when we ask for help like we're told to, there's a waiting list, and/or it costs too much, or we can't find someone who's a good fit for us...
I know that being a carer is tough, but it's great that you can body double with your partner sometimes. And video calling with your sister while cooking is a creative idea. I live alone (with my beloved cats) so I think an online body doubling site might be what I need...
Ugh, being the only commenter who doesn't get a like just sucks ☹️ feels like walking up to a group of people chatting, saying hi, and being ignored -- painful, embarrassing, something I ruminate over forever afterwards... what is wrong with them? What's wrong with me? Bleargh...
Hey, with the dishwasher, I subscribe to Choice magazine online, so if you want I could look up a make or model to see how it's rated (if Choice have tested it). But I know it takes effort to even think which models you want to look at...
Best wishes to you, your partner, and your birds
