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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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spoonfulofmustard · 02/11/2024 18:43

I won't lie, it took so much strength to come out the other side, in fact my decree nisi came through the Saturday before we went into lockdown so I had the biggest impromptu party before the world changed! but YOU are the biggest fighter, just keep putting one foot in front of the other, I promise you I felt as low as you have done, but knowing I had the power and had to survive on my own without support from my family made me even more determined once I came put of the fog (if that makes sense!) you got this xx

Imbluedalale · 02/11/2024 18:21

spoonfulofmustard · 02/11/2024 17:54

to add about myself (if I have friends on here they'll already know me from my cat pics of ava) I'm 42 and in a very lovely co dependent relationship with my wonderful cat ava. I escaped eventually thanks to some amazing work colleagues (old and new as I changed jobs) who took absolutely no shit from him and stood up for me (he reached out to everyone he could via LinkedIn to discredit me, and contacted my hr team directly with abuse, it was hell but I survived and we (the ladies involved) are close friends still. you will get there. men don't realise how much us women United can be terrifying in not taking their shit, you got this x

Hi spoonfulofmustard,
Nice to meet you . I love the name Ava, what a beautiful name.
Im so sorry to hear you went through something similar, your friends sound absolutely amazing and I’m so glad you had some support during those difficult times. I can completely understand when they try and discredit you. I didn’t even take that into consideration before I was kicked out but wow he has completely made me out to be an absolute monster and sadly people believe it . I just hope that one day they will sit back and think ‘hang on a minute , why would she leave the home where her children are when she has been so poorly and just came out of hospital and is partially paralysed, why would she leave her children and make herself homeless? Or they may just think I’m a terrible excuse for a human being and a terrible mother forever . I’m trying to not let it affect me and keep telling myself ‘if you can’t change a situation, change how you feel about it’ and I feel angry at times but I’m coming to realise that anger is a wasted emotion.
You sound like an absolute warrior and you give me faith that things will get better , thank you xx

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spoonfulofmustard · 02/11/2024 17:54

to add about myself (if I have friends on here they'll already know me from my cat pics of ava) I'm 42 and in a very lovely co dependent relationship with my wonderful cat ava. I escaped eventually thanks to some amazing work colleagues (old and new as I changed jobs) who took absolutely no shit from him and stood up for me (he reached out to everyone he could via LinkedIn to discredit me, and contacted my hr team directly with abuse, it was hell but I survived and we (the ladies involved) are close friends still. you will get there. men don't realise how much us women United can be terrifying in not taking their shit, you got this x

Imbluedalale · 02/11/2024 16:50

Itiswhysofew · 02/11/2024 16:31

Well said @ChoccieCornflake . So many friends Laura now hasSmile

You said above: "I used to be a bubbly happy confident person who could make friends with anybody but he took all that from me." I don't think he managed that as well as he, or you, thought. You are very clearly still that person, just with a veil over the top that you are already emerging from! I would absolutely use those words to describe you right now!!

Thank you Itiswhysofew,
@ChoccieCornflake is so lovely isn’t she.
I’ve still got my bubbles in me and a few escape now and again, I just need a bubble wand to blow the rest out xx

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Imbluedalale · 02/11/2024 16:47

spoonfulofmustard · 02/11/2024 15:02

I just want to say you are all amazing women, I've been reading from the sidelines and remember feeling that utter hopelessness when trying to leave a relationship with no support from my parents and you have all been amazing in supporting, and Laura, you are just fabulous. this thread has made me laugh and cry over the few days of finding it ( I had read some of your previous so knew the lead up) but god the power of the women supporting makes me smile, you are on your way up Laura xx

Hi spoonfulofmustard,
They are amazing women aren’t they , I feel truly blessed to have received so much support and I will be forever thankful to each and every one of them .
Thank you so much for reading my thread I feel honoured . Winston Churchill once said ‘If you’re going through hell, keep going’. xx

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Imbluedalale · 02/11/2024 16:39

Munchyseeds2 · 02/11/2024 13:52

Jaffa cakes have to be 🍊 in this house but they have got small!

In my eyes ALL biscuits are too small lol 😂
I wonder if they made giant ones of them all if they would be so popular?
When I was on slimming world I used to get two digestives and put jam and Philadelphia on them and put them together and it tasted like cheesecake xx

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Imbluedalale · 02/11/2024 16:36

ChoccieCornflake · 02/11/2024 13:39

Hello! I'm so glad you had such a wonderful sleep!!

As it's the weekend and I'm a total couch potato, I sm still in my PJs, drinking tea on the sofa. I could slob at Olympic levels!

You said above: "I used to be a bubbly happy confident person who could make friends with anybody but he took all that from me." I don't think he managed that as well as he, or you, thought. You are very clearly still that person, just with a veil over the top that you are already emerging from! I would absolutely use those words to describe you right now!!

Regarding jaffa cakes - what did you think of those alternative fillings they tried out with them - lime, and blackcurrant, etc. I don't think they were a patch on the original and classic!

Hi ChoccieCornflake,
I hope you’ve had a nice day relaxing, I love pj days (too much really) . I always seem to eat more when I’ve got my pjs on though lol 😂
Awww you’re so kind @ChoccieCornflake you really are. You know how to lift a person up when they are feeling down.
I haven’t tried the other flavours of Jaffa cakes , I don’t fancy any but the original flavour tbh , I read an article where somebody tried all the different varieties and they said the cola bottle flavour ones tasted like bad cough sweets! xx

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Itiswhysofew · 02/11/2024 16:31

Well said @ChoccieCornflake . So many friends Laura now hasSmile

You said above: "I used to be a bubbly happy confident person who could make friends with anybody but he took all that from me." I don't think he managed that as well as he, or you, thought. You are very clearly still that person, just with a veil over the top that you are already emerging from! I would absolutely use those words to describe you right now!!

spoonfulofmustard · 02/11/2024 15:02

I just want to say you are all amazing women, I've been reading from the sidelines and remember feeling that utter hopelessness when trying to leave a relationship with no support from my parents and you have all been amazing in supporting, and Laura, you are just fabulous. this thread has made me laugh and cry over the few days of finding it ( I had read some of your previous so knew the lead up) but god the power of the women supporting makes me smile, you are on your way up Laura xx

Munchyseeds2 · 02/11/2024 13:52

Jaffa cakes have to be 🍊 in this house but they have got small!

ChoccieCornflake · 02/11/2024 13:39

Hello! I'm so glad you had such a wonderful sleep!!

As it's the weekend and I'm a total couch potato, I sm still in my PJs, drinking tea on the sofa. I could slob at Olympic levels!

You said above: "I used to be a bubbly happy confident person who could make friends with anybody but he took all that from me." I don't think he managed that as well as he, or you, thought. You are very clearly still that person, just with a veil over the top that you are already emerging from! I would absolutely use those words to describe you right now!!

Regarding jaffa cakes - what did you think of those alternative fillings they tried out with them - lime, and blackcurrant, etc. I don't think they were a patch on the original and classic!

Imbluedalale · 02/11/2024 13:18

Itiswhysofew · 02/11/2024 11:46

What a relief for you. So pleased you don't have to overly worry now.

You had the strength to reach out & that's a true sign of your character. Mumsnetters have been amazing as well, & you deserve it.

Have a very relaxing weekend🤗

Thank you Itiswhysofew
It’s a huge relief!
Thank you for your lovely words and the MN’s have been amazing, I’ve got a place to stay because of them and I feel safe. I’m so thankful 🙏
I hope you have a lovely weekend xx

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Imbluedalale · 02/11/2024 13:15

RaspberryBeretxx · 02/11/2024 11:16

That’s so great that you had a long proper sleep and that you’re feeling a bit more relaxed. enjoy your cornflakes and croissant! The lake looks beautiful today 😍.

Thats so awful that your ex won’t allow your children to see you. What kind of evil man would want that sadness on his DC, not being able to see their mum 😔, however he feels about you. I think that will look so bad on him when it goes to court. Maybe you can discuss options with the mental health team as they may be able to help or suggest something?

Im having a lazy morning at DPs but about to get in the shower.

that’s great on your Tesco list, it’ll be nice to have some warm food. At least you have subway for emergencies! Have lots of nice hot baths while you’re in the hotel before you have your gas bill to worry about 😁. Just be really kind to yourself and regain some of your physical strength after the trauma xx

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Thank you RaspberryBeretxx,
Im just eating my cornflakes now with a cup of tea.
I saw the biggest swan earlier, was watching it for ages. It seemed so happy just swimming along on its own.
I know my children miss me especially my youngest. He said the other day ‘I just want my family back’ and it broke me. At the moment because of what ex has told everybody people think I’ve just left and left my children so everybody thinks he’s amazing but I’ve come to terms with that now , I keep telling myself ‘don’t get bitter, get better’ . And also I keep saying this to myself ‘the people that mind don’t matter and the people that matter don’t mind’ xx

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Imbluedalale · 02/11/2024 13:02

Hi Munchyseeds2,
It’s relaxing looking at them isn’t it. There’s a calmness about them. I think it’s a 2 mile walk around this lake. I do see a lot of walkers.
I would hate for my ex to know the situations I’ve been in since he kicked me out and I want to say I’d want him to know when I’ve got a house and I’m all settled but I hope by then I’ll be past caring what he thinks. I don’t want to look at him let alone speak to him. I had a phase last week of missing him but what I miss is an illusion and it’s not true life. It’s really weird because I had some photos of him which I didn’t delete because the children are in them and he looks dead between the eyes, I know that sounds strange to say but that was my first thought when I looked back at them and now I can’t unsee it.
I’m petrified of when it goes to court , I really hope I’m stronger by then. He will walk in with his sharp suit on and I’ll go in looking tired and unkempt.
Thank you for your kind words @Munchyseeds2 xx

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Imbluedalale · 02/11/2024 12:48

nornironlady · 02/11/2024 10:36

Hello there. I had boiled eggs as I do every day being the creature of habit that I am. My belly is at lunchtime by this point so sausages are on right now! Just a suggestion but Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber eats do delivery from most local stores including the supermarkets where I am. There's good sign up offers too. I'm sure there's refer a friend too if you want me check it out. Just a thought if you needed things now. xx

I love boiled eggs , I especially love egg and soldiers. Oh and I love sausages! I could eat a sausage sandwich right now.
Oh I have all those apps I didn’t know they do supermarkets. Thank you for letting me know xx

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Imbluedalale · 02/11/2024 12:46

Meanwhile33 · 02/11/2024 09:45

That’s so hard, and so cruel of him. But you’re doing everything right to get to the next stage, and once you get to court any judge would be able to see what a good mum you are and how the kids would benefit from seeing you. Lots of love.

You’re right, it is hard and it is cruel but I wouldn’t expect anything less from him tbh . He made me homeless knowing how poorly I was and partially paralysed. That was the point I know how much he really hated me.
I miss my children more than I ever thought possible but what keeps me going when I think of them is knowing they are ok . I would give anything to be with them but that’s not possible right now xx

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Munchyseeds2 · 02/11/2024 12:12

Thinking about boiled eggs, there are some videos about cooking with just a kettle on utube....could be useful xx

Itiswhysofew · 02/11/2024 11:46

What a relief for you. So pleased you don't have to overly worry now.

You had the strength to reach out & that's a true sign of your character. Mumsnetters have been amazing as well, & you deserve it.

Have a very relaxing weekend🤗

RaspberryBeretxx · 02/11/2024 11:16

That’s so great that you had a long proper sleep and that you’re feeling a bit more relaxed. enjoy your cornflakes and croissant! The lake looks beautiful today 😍.

Thats so awful that your ex won’t allow your children to see you. What kind of evil man would want that sadness on his DC, not being able to see their mum 😔, however he feels about you. I think that will look so bad on him when it goes to court. Maybe you can discuss options with the mental health team as they may be able to help or suggest something?

Im having a lazy morning at DPs but about to get in the shower.

that’s great on your Tesco list, it’ll be nice to have some warm food. At least you have subway for emergencies! Have lots of nice hot baths while you’re in the hotel before you have your gas bill to worry about 😁. Just be really kind to yourself and regain some of your physical strength after the trauma xx

Munchyseeds2 · 02/11/2024 11:15

I could look at a view with water all day. There is always something to see and it's very relaxing

As far as your disgusting ex is concerned ( who I am convinced is totally responsible for most of your issues, along with family - sorry to say), you are so right, you need to play the long game.

Get well, strong, get settled, then go the legal route. Let everyone know what he has done when you feel up to it, don't keep it a secret
If people choose not to believe you that's up to them - but you well have planted the seed in their heads and they will start to wonder and question what HE has said

Anyway that's all for the future

YOU ARE AMAZING don't forget it! Xx

nornironlady · 02/11/2024 10:36

Hello there. I had boiled eggs as I do every day being the creature of habit that I am. My belly is at lunchtime by this point so sausages are on right now! Just a suggestion but Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber eats do delivery from most local stores including the supermarkets where I am. There's good sign up offers too. I'm sure there's refer a friend too if you want me check it out. Just a thought if you needed things now. xx

Meanwhile33 · 02/11/2024 09:45

That’s so hard, and so cruel of him. But you’re doing everything right to get to the next stage, and once you get to court any judge would be able to see what a good mum you are and how the kids would benefit from seeing you. Lots of love.

Imbluedalale · 02/11/2024 09:28

Munchyseeds2 · 02/11/2024 09:16

Morning lovely
I hope you enjoyed a lovely breakfast and that you feel better than you did yesterday....sleep and all!
What's the view like this morning? Xx

Morning Munchyseeds2,
How are you this morning?
I’m just having a cup of tea with my breakfast. Eating my croissant and will save the rest for my lunch.
The view is lovely again , abit cloudy today but you can sit and listen to the birds xx

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Imbluedalale · 02/11/2024 09:24

Meanwhile33 · 02/11/2024 08:00

Morning Laura and everyone! I woke up thinking about you Laura, and thinking about nice things you could get in Tesco’s when you go there on Monday. Do you have a fridge in your room? If so then these are worth a try, they have protein, carbs and veg all in one thing, they last well and they’re nice eaten cold straight from the fridge. I really like them and always choose this instead of sandwiches when I need something quick and easy. You could get some punnets of growing cress too, and maybe a pot of growing basil, for some fresh greens to add to things whenever you fancy.

It’s so good that you’ve got so many people looking after you. Maybe you could ask your mental health team to help arrange for you to see your daughter & your youngest this week, now that your immediate worries are sorted.

There are lots of great free guided meditations on YouTube that might help you find peaceful moments too. I love , it made me sob the first time I did it, it’s very healing for emotional wounds. Lots of love.

Awww that’s so lovely , thank you for thinking of me . That’s so sweet.
I don’t have a fridge in my room and the hotel are not able to store food for me (health and safety) but I’ve made a list of what I can get , porridge , cup a soup . Noodles , rice pots.
They do sound lovely though , when I get a house I will try them . Thank you
I would love to see my children, more than anything but I can’t have my ex knowing where I am and my ex wouldn’t let my mental health team pick them up and bring them to see me. We are trying to work out ways in which I can see them. It’s hard. At the moment he’s got all the power regarding our children and I think it will have to eventually go to court but I need to go to court after I’ve got a home , it will go against me at the moment with me being homeless.
I’ve just been listening to that you tube video , it’s so relaxing! I have saved it to my phone and will give it a try throughout the day . Thank you xx

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Munchyseeds2 · 02/11/2024 09:16

Morning lovely
I hope you enjoyed a lovely breakfast and that you feel better than you did yesterday....sleep and all!
What's the view like this morning? Xx