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

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  • I echo everything that the others have said. Did I mention you are a marvel?
    I don't celebrate my birthday either as it's just before Christmas and everywhere is busy, expensive etc. So I have an unofficial birthday in June. How about doing that? Choose a date and you could go on a picnic or something?
    You know, I see such a difference in you since you started your original diary (the one that got lost). You are so strong and determined now. Good luck for next year. I just know you're going to achieve all those goals. xx
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  • jwil
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    Glad you had a good Christmas. Well done on clearing so much of your debt :T Good luck with the January and New Year goals xx

    Hope DD is improving xx
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  • WannabeFree
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    Well I haven't slept but a break away from watching numbers is nice. Have got lots organised too and spent some time with older two.

    Youngest still being watched over by her Dad and older two eating dinner.

    I need to fit buying my bed into the budget too. I cannot wait to have a bed and bedroom. Will look at my plans again and fit this in.

    Need to get back onto the surveys and I really need to bank the cheque too next week. I just haven't been able to find enough time.
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • I need to fit buying my bed into the budget too. I cannot wait to have a bed and bedroom. Will look at my plans again and fit this in.
    Absolutely. A wee bit of space that is just yours will be worth its weight in gold. Take care.
    Have adventures. laugh a lot and always be kind.
  • You'll feel so much better having space of your own.

    I know you didn't sleep but hope you feel better for having a break xx
  • beanielou
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    Why dont you look on your local FB buying/selling pages for at least a bed frame?
    On ours there are often ones going for free that are in really really good condition & often mattresses too.
    Worth a wee look?
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  • joeyjimbles
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    edited 30 December 2017 at 7:37PM
    Maybe look on Freecycle or Facebook pages for a bed - you could always then spend the money on a new mattress for it - lots of people get rid of them that way. Especially handy if you know anyone with a van.

    Great minds Beany ^^
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  • WannabeFree
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    I'm not on social media but I have asked a few people to keep an eye out for me and someone checking the charity shop that sells furniture. Thank you :)
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • Hope DD is feeling better and you manage some sleep WF xx
    Mummytogirls x

  • WannabeFree
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    Thank you I did get some sleep, her Dad sat with her. Her numbers are much better today. Time to start stepping down the support she's getting and see how it goes.

    No major plans today. All a bit quiet really. Older two going for some fresh air with their Dad.

    I've sent the dates across of the school holidays to see when we can have the caravan. Strange really youngest randomly asked earlier if we could go to the soft play at holiday when she's better :cool:
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
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