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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”
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Sure this has been mentioned and I have missed it, but was wondering whether you have any supportive help from family / friends ? Even if its just help with kids etc?
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Not really LMW and no one ever has the smalls only me and school. I don't have friends either
I speak to some of the neighbours but not 'friends' just morning/evening. One of the neighbours has a DD in my sons class and at Xmas come round to help with some of the decorations etc but we still don't really speak unless we see each other on the school run.
Edited to add
I am not a real weirdo. I don't really have friends as I cut myself off. For quite a long time I never left the house (at all) so I let the friends I did have down a lot, missed a lot of important occasions and get togethers and as expected they stopped making the effort totally my own fault.
Family has had a huge wedge in the middle for many years. My Dad died when eldest DS was a newborn and at that point I'd been left home for over 5 years (left far too young). I have always been one to push everyone away and not want anyone to feel I need them. There's loads more with family but it's boring. But yeah any future contact will be at arms distance and they don't look after my smalls ever. It makes life easier and less stressful
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Well done to your DD! You must be so proud, I know I would be!I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
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Wonderful news about your DD1 and her swimming lessons.paydbx2025 #26 £890/£5000 . Mortgage start £148k June 23 - now £138k.
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I am really proud Cherry I can't wait to speak to her about it.
Thank you HSL
Suppose I should try and sleep soon as I have to be up and out early
Thank you again for all the replies
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Night night Wannabe I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
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2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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WannabeFree wrote: »Suppose I should try and sleep soon as I have to be up and out early
We all should!
*Puts hand on hip and points up the stairs with the other one*
Wannabe, Cherryfudge....go to bed! Now!
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WBF - I hope my post didn't come across like I was prying. Apologies if it sounded that way.
Have a lovely Friday.:D
(I'm another that really needs to get to bed, years of night shifts/day shifts/twiights means my body clock is always up the wall !!
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and PS - they weren't real friends, and you and the smalls must be a huge loss to all of them x0 -
WF great news about DD1 , she will be so pleased , Obviously well deserved.
Take a big breath of air when you go for all your errands today and your appt with MP. Not sure if it is male or female MP for your area however both seem to be nice people I hope they help you. Please treat yourself to a coffee as well.
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Morning Have a lovely time at celebration assembly and make sure you fully own that proud mummy moment. Hope the meeting with your MP goes well and some progress starts to be made to sort things out. x 0
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