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

UncannyScot

Morning

Have a lovely day missus
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Toni'sfriend

Morning, W. As you know, I've been reading your diary since the beginning and I understand you have issues with your mother but I have to agree with everything Chrystal has said. I know you want to work but is it really practical for the time being? Have a serious think about it (I know you will). It might be better for the wee one, yourself and the other two if you took some time out.
Hope you get something sorted today.

WannabeFree

A lot of thinking happening TF. Thank you

I really need to get my rear into gear and do some cleaning. I'm sat with another cuppa I have got the smalls up and made them pancakes so they are happy making [STRIKE]a mess[/STRIKE] craft kits.

I Think I need to top up the electric today :cool: I forgot on Friday and still haven't done it! Will do the gas at the same time however that doesn't seem to run out as quick.

Another batch of Nectar money off vouchers 4 x £12 of a £60 spend. I might have to use some to top up some of the basics if I can fit it in. Quite a bit is running lower than I like. I prefer to have it in and not needing to shop every week.

WannabeFree

Okay I've cleaned enough to sit down again.

Going to meal plan until the end of the month so I can make the most of at least one of the Mr Sainsbugs vouchers.

Plans for this week - if I write it here I have to stick to it

Text friend about starting to repay debt.
Pay £226.14 to rent (Still playing catch up with this so won't really change the arrears)
Pay at least £50 to council tax (Cheque that's clearing)
Do a food shop for £48 (£60-£12 voucher) Make sure I use the £1 delivery slots.
At least one thing of my to-buy list

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Looks like a good plan there hun x

sashybo

Hope you can work the childcare out W, one thing you don’t need right now is more stress.

I can understand people advising you to think about giving up your job for now but I wonder if that would be a good idea for you mentally? Obviously the stress of childcare for your youngest especially isn’t good but getting out to work seems to have helped you feel more positive. Correct me if I’m wrong, just something to think about - your well-being is important too, whatever you decide to do.

mummytogirls

Hope you got sorted with your bits and bobs today WF.

Money off for Mr S sounds brill xx

Toni'sfriend

I do agree with you as well, Sasybo. It's difficult to know what to do because I think working has been good for W but if it's her mother's reaction to giving up the job that's bothering her then that's a different thing. She tries so hard to do the right thing I just want everything to work out for her.

sashybo

You’re right Toni’sfriend, she shouldn’t continue working for the wrong reasons. It is difficult & I guess W just needs to work it out as best she can. I don’t disagree with anything anyone has said, just wanted to remind her to think about herself as well.

beanielou

WannabeFree wrote: »

Thank you and it definitely comes across the right way and not wrong.

I think it's something I'm going to have to think about even though I didn't want too I have nothing against anyone on benefits and I hope I don't come across that way.

I just know it will be something else in my Mum's eyes I failed her by and an embarrassment to her. This is totally how she would see it and she probably wouldn't speak to me

Well to be honest that is so very unfair of your mum.
She surely must realise how difficult like is for you.
Would the council be able to help with some paid childcare? I have a friend who is a childminder and our council used to help with circumstances like these. Worth a thought?