(63) Latest hurdle

I decided that it was time that I went to visit my ex brother and sister in law. They live in Wales now and I don't get the opportunity to see them that often, in all honesty I have been putting it off whilst I was dealing with the transition.
My bro in law has no relationship with his brother (W's dad), they have not spoken for 20 years. I have been putting off this conversation about W and his decision, as I don't want anybody using it as 'one upmanship'.
I also felt it would be unfair to them to hear it secondhand, as it is no secret anymore news travels fast.

I dropped the bombshell... I'm not shocked anymore or perceive an outcome as I inform people, so I just take their reaction as it comes.
Well, there was no reaction. Ant made no comment and Iz just said 'As long as she is happy, she will always be my niece, I love her to bits'.
Job done, no mention until the following morning. Iz was asking how Matt had taken it and how had her dad reacted, I told her the story of his visit 18months ago, she was not surprised as she knows W's dad very well. Iz was asking how I was and how difficult it must have been. There was no reaction at all off Ant, no questions in fact it was as if he hadn't heard what I had said.

Finally, I think that the people who need to be informed have been...There is just the big question
   'Do we tell Grandad'?

(62) Catch up.

Seems a while since I updated.
I am enjoying the break from school and doing just as the psychologist suggested, putting myself first and indulging myself!!
So, I have redecorated my bedroom, new carpet too and bought some little bits and bobs. I had new windows fitted so all in all the place is looking quite good.

I took the opportunity to go with my friend, (who technically should be living in Greece)  to visit a couple Maureen and Mark, who I met in Greece, they now live in Yorkshire as a major change in circumstance bought them back to the UK. (Maureen has a blog which I have been following)
Mark had a very unpleasant accident 18months ago which has left him paralysed, so there life changing situation runs quite parallel to mine, all of the emotions and feelings it's quite ironic.  Maureen and I chatted and chatted for what seemed like hours, sharing each others story whilst drinking a few glasses of red, both of us understanding exactly what a tough time we have had, and fears for the future.

Day to day is very normal.I still haven't seen the scars but I do ask how they are. W has been buying some cream off the internet... This is to help with the scarring.  It's quite expensive, Dermatix. W asked for some on prescription and the Dr has prescribed it.

W has been offered a place at a different University to start back this September, at least he can begin his new chapter as W.