I know it's a scary world out there right now I'm usually an upbeat person but this last two weeks I've had some really bad times , feeling very low . Obviously this is to be expected & I've picked myself up with the help of Family DH DD' & GC .
However 2 instances are bothering me .
I messaged my Manager just a general thing , " Hi how are you , any updates on return to work "
We work for a Charity in a Retail Shop & are currently Furloughed . I know that other Managers have kept in contact with the Staff ( I am the only other paid Employee in our Shop . She hasn't been in touch - at all & her attitude seems to be that as we are Furloughed we aren't allowed to be in Contact or Speak about work . I then asked if our Area Manager had been in touch again a negative response only it became quite sarcastic in as much as she said " For all I know He may not even be working for the Company any more " This was after she had ranted about him having a baby on the way & not being able to contact us for fear of losing his job . (?)
Melodrama at its best.
Anyway I decided that I best not respond & maybe she like me is having a bad time of it . I'll try & telephone her at a later date. I know that my old Manager has done this with my former Colleagues in another branch of our Charity, ie calling to say hello how are you . It's not unreasonable is it ? I've also kept in touch with our Volunteers. I'
So Secondly, A friend of longstanding seems to be knocking me back . We are only on contact nowadays when I contact her & tbh I went off the boil with her when my DH had a breakdown 3 years ago & she didnt give me any support . It's not been mentioned by her either then or now . So it's been a slow process no rebuilding of bridges but a distinct lack of contact. I am outgoing, travel a lot on our highways & byways to visit , attend Concerts & Family & Friends Weddings etc .She on the other hand never really venture out of the area & will never even drive her self here a meter 2 miles away .
I digress , our contact is now limited to FB messenger - I do call her from time to time.
Today I messaged & said as we can now have a Social Distanced meeting maybe I could come over for a door step chat .
I also said that I was diennin the dumps . Both of these were ignored in her reply yet she then asked What I had been doing with my L"ockdown Time " As if it was some type of holiday !
Just to make sure she understood how I felt I reiterated it . She came back with a " Pep Talk "
I'm on here ranting now to stop myself from saying things I'd regret in the morning .
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Life moves on my dear - there's a LOT of happiness ahead for you.