Hi to all - I'm back!

Greetings to all. I've been away for quite a while due to, I'm not ashamed to say, some serious mental health issues. We never believe it'll happen to us! After losing jobs, break down of relationships and stays in hospital, the dark days are behind me and I'm glad to be alive. As a typical man I buried my head in the sand, ignored all the self destructive warning signs, refused to ask for help and slowly but surely deteriorated to the point of total implosion. I hit rock bottom pretty hard.

Onward and upward. My life is certainly very different now, in all aspects, but I'm working hard to make it the best it can be such as training for a new career path. I even have my collection of SRs back. I've missed them, but thankfully someone had the foresight to hide them from me when I was unwell. Anyway, I'm reminded of the pleasure I get from my Boker collection, the odd misfit and the enjoyment I had from being a member of this great site. It's good to be back.

Here's to the future... :beer1:

Hang-in, Wayne. My best for your recovery and the future.
It's always a struggle. Keep on top! :tu
Good to see you back.

Welcome back!
Glad to hear that you're having better days and here's to better days ahead :beer1:!

You're certainly not alone in the battle for mental health, brother. Welcome back to wet shaving and SRP.

The sport sure provides many ways to clear your head, relax and focus on a singular, enjoyable task in this crazy, hectic world. More than just my face feels refreshed after a wonderful straight shave.

:)

Welcome back to the forum and happy to see you made it out of the black abyss.

Bob

Hi, Wayne,

Nice to see you back, I would imagine you enjoyed the Wales V England game.:)

Welcome back and very glad you have recovered. That's a very dark road to travel my friend...been there. Thank God we made it back.....some don't.

The shrink I saw a few years back asked me 'What the hell is wrong with you? You suffer from depression and use a straight razor? Son you need some serious help!"

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Originally Posted by Speedster

You're certainly not alone in the battle for mental health, brother. Welcome back to wet shaving and SRP.

The sport sure provides many ways to clear your head, relax and focus on a singular, enjoyable task in this crazy, hectic world. More than just my face feels refreshed after a wonderful straight shave.

:)

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(apparently it was enough for me to just 'like' this reply)

Welcome back! Glad to have you back on board!

Welcome back! Glad to hear you made it through such a difficult time okay and it sounds like you are stronger for it.
Take care!

Welcome back. Glad you didn't do something terrible with your straights. You will be so much happier with a decent shave again. Stick around and share the knowledge you have when it comes to shaving. We seem to be getting newbies left and right lately so you can sure help.

Welcome back!
Glad to hear that things are looking up.

Pete <:-}

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Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Hi, Wayne,

Nice to see you back, I would imagine you enjoyed the Wales V England game.:)

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Many thanks to all for the kind words and warm welcome back. So glad to be here.

Jamie, good to speak again after so long. And yes, what a game!

Welcome back. Nice to hear a story of someone beating the dark. Hear too much of those losing these days.

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Originally Posted by Gasman

Welcome back. Glad you didn't do something terrible with your straights. You will be so much happier with a decent shave again. Stick around and share the knowledge you have when it comes to shaving. We seem to be getting newbies left and right lately so you can sure help.

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That would be me! Grin. Nice to be called a newbie at age 50. Ha ha ha.

On the original topic ...

Great to know things are going better for you Wayne. Life has many struggles and sometimes we all need to get a bit of help. I am looking forward to reading your comments and learning from you.