Hi Coly, it may be worth contacting the college to see if you can join the class after half term. Classes always seem to lose some people, so they may welcome a newcomer.

It's not uncommon to lose hair at times of stress, and it may be worth having a look online for some advice about this, or maybe someone with more knowledge like KML may chip in? I always think it's worth focusing on the fundamentals - eating, sleeping, self-care, managing anxiety - and in time, these things again settle down.

As for clothes - during my long cash-poor phase, I used charity shops to buy new clothing items. I live in quite an affluent area with great charity shops. I only buy good brands and have picked up some beautiful things over the past couple of years. It feels good to dress for your size now - rather than feel everything is too big.

I understand on the holidays and I feel the same way. A couple of friends have suggested mini-breaks next year, which is nice. I do need to build up my confidence in this area and it is a goal in my little notebook...

Hope you have a lovely weekend my friend xx

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