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'Variety'... I laughed at that way more than I should have.

I found it! It was OnTides ...what a terrible username. No wonder I changed it and forgot. Thankfully a fair few of the people whom I was on staff with are still here. As weird as it probably sounds, it's nice having people I recognise that are still here. It's like a big comfy online home.

I hope so too! I do miss the gym and the people (and being away from family because... you know.. space..).

Haha! It's funny because I remember googling username ideas and that was one of them, but it didn't seem very 'me'. I did have another username but for maybe a year or so. I changed it in 2014 but I forgot what it was.

That actually makes me feel a little better. I felt bad for even considering at first. But then my assistant manager was like, 'My friend's daughter's birthday is very soon but the lockdown has started and I'm considering going'. Plus she's had Covid in the past and still wanted to go. I think things like that put my mind at ease.

He works in manufacturing. But the funny thing is, he manufactures trailers. How is that essential? I guess they're exported abroad maybe...?

I thought so! I couldn't remember because I always confused you and Holly. Imagine if you turn orange.

That's exactly how I feel. I am not ashamed to admit there have been quite a few times I had considered breaking lockdown rules. When the Welsh lockdown came into force during December, I had considered crossing the border to England so I could continue going to the gym. I was getting so tired of it. The only thing that stopped me was that, working in a gym and having to be on the receiving end of it was not nice. I didn't want to be a hypocrite.

I also have my uncle to look after who should be shielding, but can't. He had a letter about receiving a jab but I'm unsure if it was for Covid or the flu. He's the reason why my mum and I stay at home. He's already risking a lot by having to work and we don't want to make it worse. Not to mention that us ignoring rules means the lockdown is just going to stay for longer. I don't want that either.

Honestly, I keep having flashbacks to my HLM days. I keep meaning to write, 'I'm Sarah, one of the HelpLINK Mentors here'... and then I'm like, '..oh wait...' I have a feeling that at one point I'm going to end up doing that.

I can't quite remember, did you used to be on staff a few years back as well? Before Articles I mean.

You're welcome! I'm glad that your brother tested negative, though I'm still saddened by the attitude your family has towards the virus. I know we're in a tough time and a lot of people are suffering burn out, but we're so close to the end of it all and getting things back to normal.

If you ever need anything feel free to message me at any time! I don't expect that you will, but I just want you to know the option is always there.

You deserve it!

Belated congratulations for being promoted to community mentor! Also thank you for the tremendous support you've been giving me in pm. And Julie is telling me to thank you, too, in your pm's to me, because your advice and guidance has been helping her and Tommy, both most appreciative.

You're going to be great in the forum to those reaching out for help. You are a gift to all of us, Hollie.

I'm a bit late but congratulations on becoming a community mentor!

This is VERY late but I'm glad you're my green team!

Thank you!