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Anxiety really bad at the moment

 No real reason behind it but I have a daily battle to get up and get to work, to be normal and happy and chatty.  The busier I keep my mind the easier it is not to wonder into unhelpful thoughts but it is hard.

On top of that, Grace didn't get to the toilet in time and had a huge accident on the couch. Our couch is leather and the cushions can't be removed, so it is going to be so hard to clean. She didn't tell us about it until yesterday when it started to smell.  When I saw the couch was wet on the weekend I assumed it was because Truffle (soaked from a  walk in the rain) and been sitting on it.  Grace has always left going to the toilet to the last minute, especially when she is watching TV or playing a computer game. It is all just so frustrating and trying to get urine out of a leather couch will be impossible! Ugh!

Anyway, another day. I know this will pass, just need to stay positive and focus on my blessings.

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