I’m going into work just as a catch up but I’m super nervous just about getting into the office!
Wish me luck!
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That is super fantastic with bells on
Woop. Woop woooooo
Well done 
You’ve got this
Remember that your speech will likely be worse with the tension and nerves and that as you relax past them it will improve. Remember also that everybody else will be nervous about whether your fragile so are likely to nod and pretend they understood when they didn’t so you do yourself and them a favour if you tell them you must let me know when I am not speaking clearly .
A pack of post-it notes and a pen or an app on your phone that you can type what is not pronounced clearly may help them to start with
Well done you a very brave act but a necessary one on your journey into the future and back to work
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Hope it goes well. 
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Are you back home now?
Do tell us how I went
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Good luck, hope it goes well for you. Let us know how you get on.
Regards Sue
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Went really well! Saw people I hadn’t for ages and manager reassuring as ever!
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So glad to hear it I hope it bolsters your confidence
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Glad your visit to the office went well. The first time is always nerve wracking but i found my colleagues were happy to see me & fell over themselves to do stuff for me.
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A reassuring manager is 66% of the challenges made manageable
You’re on the path buddy
Just take it easy and build up - don’t start running before you’re ready, there may be backwards steps still to come that should not upset you and be recognised as part of the bigger picture
yr getting to a good place - I bet Natalie is proud of you
Ciao
Simon
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That’s great 
So glad it went well for you.
Regards Sue
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Glad it’s going well @garethc970. I have recently started back hope it’s not too tiring.
Steve
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How is your start back going?
I ask partly from genuine interest, partly maybe to stimulate your own reflection on your observations that gives the potential for self-learning and partly because others have that same journey ahead and any sharing is helpful to all
Ciao
Simon
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I’m not quite back yet and go back in around 4 weeks.
Got a call with occupational health to contend with first.
I was a no good blubbering wreck was how I was
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@garethc970 don’t rush back. My mind was a wreck and I couldn’t face seeing anyone at work and answering their questions so had the GP extend my sick line. Good luck when it comes around and take things easy.
Steve
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I remember my first day back to work a year after my stroke.
I was apprehensive and a little nervous but looking back it was a milestone on the way to recovery.
I am 90% of the person that I was before and now do a different role that enables me to work around the few disabilities that I have.
Good luck on your journey.
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Small steps make for a long journey
Are we on for Wednesday 11 ?
Your choice
Ciao
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@SimonInEdinburgh I appreciate your offer but I’m so busy with appointments this week so I’m just gonna try and bite the bullet and go for it
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I assume go for it means go to the appointments and push through them rather than go for it means “yes I’ll see you on Wednesday at 11:00”
As I said to you last week there’s no pretending that your voice hasn’t been affected but that does not stop it being pretty clear for 90% of the time. Just tell people to ask for clarification when they need it and otherwise be purposeful and you’ll be fine
Being out going to appointments is much better than sitting on zoom practising it anyway
Ciao
Simon
Then ill save your seat at the Thursday cafe?