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Imbluedalale · 17/10/2024 23:39

That’s just it really. I really need a cuddle but that’s not possible so can anybody just support me right now? My mental health is on the floor right now I’ve never felt as low it’s making me feel so ill

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Imbluedalale · 31/10/2024 13:56

PassingStranger · 31/10/2024 13:18

How truly disgusting for an 18 year old to call his mum that vile name.
God help us how standards and behaviour have gone down.
I would not be trying to see him, until he can show some respect and kindness. That's awful.

How would he like any future kids he might have talking to him that.
Nobody needs to put up with that.

Hi PassingStranger,
I am aware it is vile that he called me that name and the lack of respect he has for me but he is my son and I love and miss him tremendously.
Unfortunately he didn’t have a good role model on how women should/shouldn’t be treated and I do own up to the fact that it is partially my fault because I didn’t nip it in the bud when it started .
What I do know is that I won’t allow him to speak to me the way he has in the past.

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RaspberryBeretxx · 31/10/2024 13:52

Beautiful poem Laura ❤️. Yay for the mp response and 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 things start to happen now. Sending you lots of strength and hugs and thinking of you xx

Apolloneuro · 31/10/2024 13:21

Are you able to work @Imbluedalale ? Tell us a bit about yourself.

I feel like we’re a little crew now, all working together to support a friend in need. I’m a semi retired teacher, in my 60s. Live with hubby and have lots of grown up kids and beautiful grandkids.

Love cats and learning about Feng Shui and witchy things. Am making a dried lavender and rosemary stick to cleanse my house with.

PassingStranger · 31/10/2024 13:18

How truly disgusting for an 18 year old to call his mum that vile name.
God help us how standards and behaviour have gone down.
I would not be trying to see him, until he can show some respect and kindness. That's awful.

How would he like any future kids he might have talking to him that.
Nobody needs to put up with that.

Imbluedalale · 31/10/2024 13:17

Ruralretreating · 31/10/2024 13:09

Thanks for the update. Fingers crossed my belief in MP clout comes through! Media could probably run story under a different name/greyed out photo to protect you but let’s leave that aside as an option for now.
I love the book title & expect to be able to put it on my Christmas list in 2026 😀

Thank you Ruralretreating,
I’m keeping everything crossed 🤞
I will be giving each and every one of you a free signed copy ☺️xx

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Imbluedalale · 31/10/2024 13:11

TealPoet · 31/10/2024 13:06

Yay for the updates! Love the poem too! Who wrote it? I can find it on Facebook, but not an attribution :)

It’s on Pinterest I’m not sure who wrote it but I did add/change a few bits myself xx

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Imbluedalale · 31/10/2024 13:11

PeggyMitchellsCameo · 31/10/2024 13:01

A writer and a poet? Good for you, gal 🙏

No I’m not a poet I used most off it from Pinterest but added a few bits myself xx

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Ruralretreating · 31/10/2024 13:09

Thanks for the update. Fingers crossed my belief in MP clout comes through! Media could probably run story under a different name/greyed out photo to protect you but let’s leave that aside as an option for now.
I love the book title & expect to be able to put it on my Christmas list in 2026 😀

TealPoet · 31/10/2024 13:06

Yay for the updates! Love the poem too! Who wrote it? I can find it on Facebook, but not an attribution :)

PeggyMitchellsCameo · 31/10/2024 13:01

A writer and a poet? Good for you, gal 🙏

ChoccieCornflake · 31/10/2024 12:41

You star! LOVE that poem!! 💙

Imbluedalale · 31/10/2024 12:38

ChoccieCornflake · 31/10/2024 12:32

It is no trouble at all - it is a privilege to meet someone as awesome as you are!!

Well I think your pretty awesome too ChoccieCornflake
xx

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Imbluedalale · 31/10/2024 12:37

To all you lovely MN’s , this is for you ….

When someone takes the time to listen
When someone reaches out
When someone does a thoughtful thing
That makes you warm throughout

When someone lends a helping hand
Finds ways in which to share
When someone makes you feel secure
By always being there

When someone senses there are times
When you have special needs
When someone gives you inner strength
When your falling to your knees

When someone guides you through the way
When you can’t see the light
When someone picks you right back up
When you feel like your losing your fight

When someone takes an interest
In just how your faring
It’s time to tell that special someone
Thanks so much for caring

THANK YOU 🙏 xx

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ChoccieCornflake · 31/10/2024 12:32

Imbluedalale · 31/10/2024 12:29

Your so lovely ChoccieCornflake,
I couldn’t have done any of this without all of yours support and encouragement and advice .
Im truly humbled and will be forever grateful xx

It is no trouble at all - it is a privilege to meet someone as awesome as you are!!

Imbluedalale · 31/10/2024 12:29

ChoccieCornflake · 31/10/2024 12:21

Oh that is fantastic!!! Come on world, Laura and her spoon need a home, deliver please!!

Your so lovely ChoccieCornflake,
I couldn’t have done any of this without all of yours support and encouragement and advice .
Im truly humbled and will be forever grateful xx

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Imbluedalale · 31/10/2024 12:27

nornironlady · 31/10/2024 12:04

Fingers crossed this is the start of things getting sorted for you. Thank you for asking how I am considering you have so much on your plate. I am humbled by your thread. I'd offer a prayer but I'm not religious! Best of luck xx

Thank you nornironlady,
I really truly hope so 🤞 .
Thank you for being on my thread and being there for me and for your encouraging words of support xx

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ChoccieCornflake · 31/10/2024 12:21

Oh that is fantastic!!! Come on world, Laura and her spoon need a home, deliver please!!

Imbluedalale · 31/10/2024 12:21

Apolloneuro · 31/10/2024 12:03

I’ve a feeling you’re going to get good news today or tomorrow. I told you MPs have clout. And now you’ve got the CEO aware as well. Fingers crossed.

I can’t believe it Apolloneuro.
It was @Ruralretreating that suggested I contact my local MP and @AdmittowearingCrocs who provided me with the details for the chief executive of the council . Thank you 🙏 to you both so much and thank you @Apolloneuro for helping me with the email and thank you to everybody else that has helped . I truly am so thankful to each and every one of you xx

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Imbluedalale · 31/10/2024 12:17

I can’t believe it Apolloneuro
Many many thanks to @AdmittowearingCrocs for providing

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nornironlady · 31/10/2024 12:04

Fingers crossed this is the start of things getting sorted for you. Thank you for asking how I am considering you have so much on your plate. I am humbled by your thread. I'd offer a prayer but I'm not religious! Best of luck xx

Apolloneuro · 31/10/2024 12:03

Well done to the poster who dug out the MPs details.

Apolloneuro · 31/10/2024 12:03

I’ve a feeling you’re going to get good news today or tomorrow. I told you MPs have clout. And now you’ve got the CEO aware as well. Fingers crossed.

Imbluedalale · 31/10/2024 11:58

UPDATE:

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ChoccieCornflake · 31/10/2024 11:32

Tea 3 is lined up!

A quote book is a great idea! I have one somewhere that I started as a teenager. I must look at it again!

Imbluedalale · 31/10/2024 10:51

ChoccieCornflake · 31/10/2024 10:42

Hiya! Morning is going ok here thanks - only two cups of tea so far, but the current one is a large one!

Given what you've gone through generally and in the last couple of weeks especially, you are doing really well to be still standing! It's beyond belief what you've gone through and are going through, and beyond amazing you are dealing with it all. I know you feel like you lack strength, but strength is not about feeling strong, it's about keeping on going even though you DON'T feel strong!

That’s so lovely , thank you ChoccieCornflake.
Im glad your morning is going ok, I’ve just put kettle on to have another cup of tea so I think it will be a tea drinking day today.
I didn’t ever view that as strength before but I like it. When I get settled I’m going to make a positive quotes book and write all the amazing quotes from this thread because they have helped me immensely.
Thank you xx

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