Boggle- USA bound!

[Innogen]

Been following yours and Boggles story for a while, so sorry that this tragic event took place on your trip. Make sure you look after yourself

 

[ycbm]

Dammit M, where were you when this year's luck was handed out ?

 

[Dave's Mam]

Thinking of you.

 

[meesha]

So sorry for all involved. Thinking of you Michen.

Safe journey home

 

[Michen]

Thank you everyone. Got to Miami so just 3 hours until my Denver flight and found a quiet corner in the lounge. Nibbled a corner of a sandwich. I have no idea how my body is still functioning on the food it hasn't had! I didn't cry that much yesterday but today I think leaving the crew, guests, my friend, her husband, is somehow really hard. We shared this utter horror and cried together for the last four days and now we go back to our lives somehow and never see each other again, it's weird.

Life is so transient.

 

[DabDab]

Oh wow Michen, jeepers, don't know what to say.
Life eh, it really can throw the unimaginable at you, good and bad, I'm so sorry you've had such an appalling time xx

 

[Northern Hare]

So sorry Michen, what a horrifying thing to have experienced - for all of you on the boat of course. It must have been such an emotional wrench to have to part with your fellow divers, for you to all head off home. Safe journey home, and take a day at a time for the moment.

 

[Bernster]

Hold F Michen - this post took a horrific turn. I’m so so sorry - please look after yourself and make sure you get whatever support you need eg counselling. This is a lot to process. Hugs xxx

 

[Laurac13]

Sending lots of love to you and your fellow divers and family of the person lost, absolutely tragic so sorry x

 

[Cowpony]

So sorry the holiday that was supposed to start healing you turned out like this. As others have said, look after yourself. Sending hugs x

 

[View]

Nothing I can say that is of help to you.

I can empathise that it must have been horrific, and to be part of the immediate group must have drained you emotionally. I am so sorry that your holiday finished like this.

 

[scats]

I heard about the attack and having seen your other post, I had a horrid feeling it was your boat.
So sorry, what an awful thing to witness.

 

[PurBee]

So sorry to hear your update M, such a terrible tragedy for you all. There’s no words to bring immediate comfort, but sending sympathy and love to all involved xXx

 

[Michen]

I really, really really want to go home back to the UK and talked myself out of it once but I could go back from Miami tonight for $450 dollars, and still cancel/get a refund for the Miami- Denver flight I'm on. Except my bag is checked so I'd have to get it offloaded somehow.

And Boggle, and my dog.

I have just as good a support system in the USA but f*** the run instinct is hard to squash.

 

[Meredith]

Oh Michen, I have no words.
Sending the largest hugs possible.

 

[PurBee]

It’s natural to want to go ‘home’ after trauma for comfort and to re-set. Healing helps with expressing to those you know well and trust, for support. Would your dog and Bog be looked after ok? If yes, then it’s feasible.

 

[poacher82]

Oh my goodness, Michen. I'm so sorry this happened. It's horrific it happened at all, but the luck of it happening on your trip is just awful. Wishing you all the good, healthy, healing vibes and Boggle cuddles you need. Take care x

 

[Michen]

Yeah they'd be fine. There's actually a direct flight to Gatwick for 200 bucks which is crazy.

It's totally possible but I think I know it's not going to change anything, really. Just a natural instinct I suppose, like you said.

 

[muddybay]

I say go home for some home comfort if you can get help for Bog + dog that quickly x

 

[equinerebel]

Jesus michen I’m so sorry to read this. It won’t change anything that’s happened, but if it will help you, please do it.

 

[Fraggle2]

At that price it's almost telling you to come home even if just for a few days.
Sending hugs

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

What an awful experience for you. Do seek out counselling to help you process the trauma. Popping home seems a good idea. Sometimes that similar comfort helps.

 

[DarcyPercy]

I agree with this being a sign to run home, for just a little while, as long as boggle and pepper are ok.

 

[Michen]

You all rock for supporting my crazy mind!

I think the moment passed, I’d love to go home but actually I’m so damn tired and as much as Bog would be fine I also really want to see him. He is home, really.

Just a bit of trying to avoid going back to reality I think.

Thank you though. X

 

[SpotsandBays]

What an awful experience for you. Do seek out counselling to help you process the trauma. Popping home seems a good idea. Sometimes that similar comfort helps.

I agree ref counselling. You’ve experienced a lot recently M so might be really helpful to work out your feelings etc. So sorry, how terrifying for you!

 

[Apercrumbie]

Oh Michen, what a mess. Completely normal to want to run home - I've also lived abroad and no matter how happy & settled you are, the moment shit hits the fan you immediately feel that way. Have a couple of days home in Colorado before you make any decisions on that front. Equally, if you do decide to go to the UK that's completely fine.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

I don't know what to say but sending enormous hugs

 

[Cavalier]

Michen I’m so sorry to read this. My thoughts are with you, the others from the boat and the diver’s family.

 

[southerncomfort]

I can't begin to comprehend the horror and trauma of what you've experienced.

I'm so sorry for all you've been through recently. It really is much more than anyone should have to cope with.

Hope you're OK. x

 

[Bradsmum]

Holy moley I am so sorry for all involved. You definitely need some down time and stability. Get yourself home to Colorado, see Boggle tomoz and settle for a bit of normality for a while. I agree that speaking to a professional after such an event as this and the year you have had would be a good idea. Big hugs