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  • Bobarella
    Bobarella Posts: 10,824 Forumite
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    So pleased to hear from you NOA. Sorry Mum isn't well. Sounds like your OH is really mucking in with the self employed work which hopefully is some comfort for you.

    Don't fret about the food. It's energy at the end of the day and your body knows what you need right now.

    Hugs to you.

    Bob
    " Your vibe attracts your tribe":D

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  • NoOneAround
    NoOneAround Posts: 1,844 Forumite
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    PS Thanks You Bob, Igamogam and jvr

    Sorry not able to respond to everyones individual posts yet, but am really grateful for all your kind words and support. Off to stay with mum this weekend, abandoning DH again. Yes he's been a star throughout.
    xx
    NOA
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    Mortgage Jan14=209,800 Jan15=£200,300 Jan17£180,700>OCT17 £170,200
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  • Verbatim
    Verbatim Posts: 4,831 Forumite
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    Take care of yourself Noa. You're being such a caring daughter and that's where your focus needs to be right now. I'm glad your oh is mucking in with the other stuff.
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  • Igamogam
    Igamogam Posts: 6,028 Forumite
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    Comfort food is there for a reason ;) It will a short term solution that there is no point fighting until you can :D
    Be the change you want to see -with apologies to Gandhi :o
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  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    ^^ seconded

    ((Hugs))
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  • jvr
    jvr Posts: 427 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary
    Another one in support of comfort food... if it can't be for situations like this what is it for!
    Debt: £14,000 now £2169
    Emergency Fund: 1000/ £1000
    :j
  • chevalier
    chevalier Posts: 7,937 Forumite
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    edited 26 October 2016 at 7:24AM
    I don't have any words of wisdom, but thinking of you
    chev
    I want a job that is less than an hour driving away from my house! Are you listening universe?
  • NoOneAround
    NoOneAround Posts: 1,844 Forumite
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    Thank you Verbatim, Igamogam, Brizzle, jvr chev

    Slowly piecing everything back together again.
    VAT returns done, urgent paperwork/admin for mum done though much still left to do in time. Staying afloat just about, working at part time job again this week. It' s a godsend really, have to focus so keeps mind busy.
    Mum doing Ok, this is her second week on her own though we still spend weekends with her. Phone her twice a day.
    Stress and anxiety hasn't helped RA, Not sleeping makes it worse. Have huge dark circles under eyes all the time :(

    DD happy at uni, DS in GCSE year, supposed to be making AL choices now. Doing really well , has been offered academic scholarship for 6th Form. Very Very proud of him.
    Might have a quieter week next week workwise. Want to sit down and do some writing.
    Hope everyone well.
    xx
    NOA
    Feb2014 Total unsecured debt £72,520>>01/06/16 £68166>01/02/17 £66,600=8.18%PAID
    Mortgage Jan14=209,800 Jan15=£200,300 Jan17£180,700>OCT17 £170,200
    Health/Fitness Challenges Priority#1 Stay Fit and healthy - whatever it takes:)
    Wombling Free Cash May2016 £51
  • Bobarella
    Bobarella Posts: 10,824 Forumite
    Savvy Shopper! I've been Money Tipped!
    Glad to hear from you NOA.
    " Your vibe attracts your tribe":D

    Debt neutral :) 27/03/17 from £40k:eek: in the hole 2012.
    Roadkill 17 £56.58 2016-£62.28 2015- £84.20)
    RYSAW17 £1900 2016 £2,535.16 2015 £1027.20
  • chevalier
    chevalier Posts: 7,937 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    So much to do, so little time. Sorry you are swamped. Hope you get to take some time out for you
    chev
    I want a job that is less than an hour driving away from my house! Are you listening universe?
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