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sashybo

Sorry to hear your news EE, you're a better person than me in still being of help to your ex, I don't think I could do that. Of course I'm not in your situation so I don't know what I'd do in reality. It just shows what a good mother you are as you want the best for your DD.

Sending big hugs. Don't be embarrassed about the debt, it's what the diaries are for after all. I go round in circles with my debt, something else always seems to crop up when we're nearly clear again.

badmemory

Please take care of yourself (& DD obviously). I used to have a friend who was a psychiatrist & he used to say that, because of the stresses of dealing with someone with serious mental health issues, that person could start showing signs themselves because they were trying to protect themselves. Just watch out for yourselves & remember that whilst DD may not have realised what she has seen, she may subconsciously have registered a problem with her father.

please-let-me-be-lucky

So sorry to hear about the situation with STBEX. I totally get how annoyed you are with him, coming from a similar thing with my Dad. Big hugs and always here if you need anything Xx

beanielou

Sorry to read your latest news.
Take care of you xx

gemini12

Just pooping in to send my good wishes to you and your dd. Dealing with mental health is one of the hardest things I know. I used to work in a mental health unit and had it at home as well. You are truly a good person to visit so often most of the people I worked with never saw a relative from one week to another.
Take care and dont be embarrassed to post about your finances no one here will judge you.

crazy_cat_lady

Lots of love EE - hang on in there, you're doing great.
As everyone has already said, there's no shame in the financial situation at the moment. Things have changed loads and it takes time to adjust to the new way of life, new budget etc. plus there's a massive emotional upheaval going on as well.
Look after you as well as your dd

Savvy_sewing

Routing for you EE. X

HairyHandofDartmoor

I'm so sorry to hear about what's been happening. How stressful for you to have to cope with this situation. You're right that you can't be emotionally blackmailed into staying with STBEXH when you'e not happy with him. Hopefully he'll get the support he needs from the doctors.

mummytogirls

OMG EE can't believe what you have been going through this past week :eek:. I just do not know what is happening at the moment, so much sadness and destruction around... is it the time of year and I've been blissfully unaware until now?

I hope you're ok xx

Seasidegal58

So sorry that you're having to deal with all this EE. I hope the experts manage to sort the ex out. You're a fantastic mum as well.

DON'T be embarrassed about the debt! No-one here is going to judge you.