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I often talk to my cats and they often answer, I try and work out what they're trying to say. Boris my tuxedo cat has a good range of swear words, especially when I put any flea or worm drop on him, it sounds to me like 'FILTH, FILTH, HASSOCKS!' I can get the filth bit as hte stuff does smell a bit, but hassocks!?

He says milk, and if he dosen't it or dosen't get it fast enough, he stretches up and digs his claws in a bit just under your bum cheek and then tries to pull down your trousers!

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  • I want to apologise to all concerned for the upset that I caused with my earlier posts in this thread. I’ve been reflecting on things for the last few days, as I felt very confused, upset, and disappointed with myself about it.

    What I’ve concluded is that I spoke from an overly-emotional / unusually dysregulated place. I’m always concerned to support those whose difficulties are greater than mine. But this was particularly heightened when I wrote those replies, which, coupled with over-tiredness, regrettably led me astray.

    Last weekend, I’d been involved in this community, including via private messages, in trying to support someone in crisis, which had included calling the emergency services for them. Unsurprisingly, this was a deeply unsettling experience. It was also a grim reminder of how many of us are desperately in need of being better heard, understood, and supported than we are - in some cases, including by medical professionals. It left me feeling very off balance.

    Also, in respect of ableism generally, I just want to clarify: I have felt very surprised to see some clear examples of it elsewhere in this forum recently, but the clumsy way that I tried to introduce / mention the subject within this thread wasn’t fully developed and, in hindsight, was ill-advised - this wasn't the right time or place for it.

    Although I didn’t intend any personal offence with any of my posts, I didn’t formulate them at all well, and can fully understand how they were taken that way. I again offer my sincere apologies.

    Overall, I’m still feeling overwhelmed, and I know that I don’t have the capacity to discuss this further. So, without meaning to be rude, please don’t expect me to respond to any replies. I just wanted to apologise, and ideally to then move on from this. Thank you in anticipation of your understanding.

  • in reply to Bunny

    Hi Bunny, just to let you know I didn't take offence at your posts and to thank you for posting this kind and thoughtful reply. 

    You give others much support and I hope you soon feel less overwhelmed. Take care of yourself.

  • in reply to Lotus
    Lotus said:
    You give others much support and I hope you soon feel less overwhelmed. Take care of yourself.

    Nicely put and seconded.

    Bouquet

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