I'm VERY new here and finding it so encouraging (and less shouty than Mumsnet!) Good afternoon everyone. I wish you all a good 2025, especially those who are coping with previous losses, which always are harder to bear at this time of year and also those with scary things happening to them or their loved ones in 2025. I'm generally an optimistic type, although I can go into anxiety overdrive sometimes...I'm working on it. I don't believe that events have any respect for out boundaries such as 'New Year' BUT 2024 had so many stresses for me and my family and friends, that I'm hoping we've had our share and 2025 will be much better. I know that I can't control many things but I can control my reaction to events, so I'll try to do that. Also concentrate on my hobbies, the people who matter to me and my mental and physical health. Looking forward to many more encouragi.ng and understanding conversations on here