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An in-between phase

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  • badmemory
    badmemory Posts: 10,338 Forumite
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    Good luck with the crossword clue.  Completely forget about it & it will come to you.
  • Watty1
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    Most of us here have bad days when it feels like there is nothing much that will ever behave.  And then, sounding like Annie - the sun comes out tomorrow - and even if not much has changed it will seem like it.

    Channelling my inner Annie now (I love that musical)
    Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became

    In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!
  • ladyholly
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    I am so sorry you are having such a sh** time. All bad things do come to an end eventually. The problem is keeping your sanity until that happens. Sending you virtual hugs.
  • PennysIntoPounds
    PennysIntoPounds Posts: 5,938 Forumite
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    My aunty died this afternoon.
    Rest in peace, love you x
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1

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  • Blackcats
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    Rest in peace PIP's aunty.  Sending soothing wishes to PIP and your aunty's family and friends.
  • KajiKita
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    Oh no … 

    Sending warm hugs to you and gentle RIP to your aunt x

    KK
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  • doingitanyway
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    So sorry you are experiencing another loss. Sending a virtual hug
    If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them

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  • Sun_Addict
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    Oh no, sorry to hear this. 
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
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    Sorry to hear that.Take care of yourself.
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  • Watty1
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    Another loss. One more to touch all the others.  I am so sorry.  Sending love.  Rip PIP Aunty
    Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became

    In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!
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