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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

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  • milann
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    It is exciting to see you have a plan which is coming into fruition soon - you should be very proud of yourself :beer:
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  • That's great news on all the DD being covered Wannabe, you've done so well :).

    I hope something can be sorted out on Monday to help littlest DD sleep.
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  • WannabeFree
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    Morning

    Had a huge falling out with smalls dad so didn't get much sleep. Youngest was up until the early hours as usual so at least she kept me company.

    Still raining. Today's plan is to make some sort of meal plan using what's in. Need to make a plan for the school lunches for this week too. There's a school trip and a sports day this coming week along with some appointments for me and youngest. So quite busy. I hope it's not raining all week!

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  • jwil
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    Sorry to hear about the argument. Hope it's all sorted soon.

    Only one week to go, we are all so excited for you for all the finances being organised. :T
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  • teafor2
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    Morning WB :) Oh blimey, I hope the row doesn't ruin your weekend :( Does DD sleep during the day or does she just keep on going?

    Weather is really miserable here today as well. xx
  • milann
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    Weather is absolutely rubbish - hasn’t stopped raining and is really cold.
    Sorry to hear about the fall out - put it behind you if you can and look what you have achieved for yourself and smalls - try not to let it bring you down - easier said than done I’m guessing a
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  • WannabeFree
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    It really hasn't stopped raining for days!

    I'm still worked up over the argument, I always feel 'bad' and anxious :o But I'm so fed up of having nothing - I'm sat not being able to go food shopping etc and yet there's no help from him at all but he can do what he pleases. It will all blow over. Nothing will change. Constant going round in circles.

    We still have no plans, it's far too wet.

    x
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  • teafor2
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    Do you mean you physically can't go out shopping because he won't come and sit with the children or that you've no money to go and he won't give you any?

    Sounds like you're used to what he's like but I don't suppose it stops it being any less frustrating or annoying. And it's definitely not fair :( xx
  • Suffolk_lass
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    The children's father's behaviour is why you split up so try to take comfort in the rightness of that decision. I know it is frustrating but look back and see how much better off you are now you are the one in control. It won't help with how upset you are by any argument but it should help your peace of mind x
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  • WannabeFree
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    Thank you, Guess I shouldn't really post it here :o I'm just so annoyed today :o

    Oh well, nothing I can do about it. I guess one day he'll grow up. I've only been waiting 15 years whats another 15 :rotfl:

    Smalls are playing with toys and I'm bored so I think I might get the bedding ironed and things.

    Girls declared a miracle should happen and the rain needs to stop so we can get out. The rain makes everything more miserable doesn't it. There's not much free stuff to attend when its pouring down.

    x
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