Need a hand hold part 2

Morning Spoonies! Glad to see good news @Imbluedalale and catch up on how you are all doing.
Fragrance - in the 80’s, every fella I know wore won called Kouros. You could go out with someone different, same smell. Usually accompanied with a Rick Astley blazer, striped top and chinos. Happy days!

Good morning everyone, Laura what brilliant news you’ve had recently! I hadn’t checked in for a few days so have just seen all the wonderful news about your house and the transport, massive well done for getting that organised.

And the others are right, don’t ever feel bad about accepting any support and help that you can find, you’re exactly who it’s intended for and you absolutely deserve it after everything you’ve been through. I’m cheering you on. xx

Good morning spoon tribe, a warm cozy bed with a book sounds lovely Laura but don’t forget to eat. I bet you cannot wait to see your new house. How exciting.
Yuk, body perfumes sound disgusting 🤮 My x mother in law used to wear Poison. It was so strong and when she bought me a bottle I had to smile sweetly and say thank you. I could never bring myself to wear it.
Well done to your son @Ruralretreating you must be so proud.
Enjoy the knitting/sewing fair or cocktails today @nornironlady
I am off to meet up with my friend for for lunch in a pub a little later (begins with W and does cheap food). She used to be my boss before I retired but we remain good friends.
Have a good day everyone 🌸

I will text you a picture of my cocktail! That's a good idea getting back into bed on a cold day. Once you get the house things will be really busy so take the time to conserve some energy. I'm so excited for you and can't wait to hear what you think of the new house xx

It was so, so proud. I’ve always known he can do, but to see him perform so brilliantly was amazing. I’m so grateful to his friends for believing in him, he said it’s being in that group which has made the difference.

I’m so glad you are excited about your new life. You have so much to give and I think you will help so many people. Be proud that you’ve swapped “ somebody every day telling me what a bad awful person” you are, for all of us to tell you every day how great you are!

Had never heard of those scents or vagina candles before thankfully 🤢 Will still look out for Black Tulip though!

Laura the very same thing happened to me at about 18. I want to throw up when I get a whiff of the Joop these days 😂 It really stands out. It's still really mild here which is a bit unsettling as I'm getting out of bed a bit earlier to whack the heat on before getting up properly and I don't think it's needed. I'm still in my dressing gown regardless 😅If you don't hear from me later it will likely be the cocktails that won!!

Good Morning Ladies of the Spoon Brigade! I had a good chuckle at some of the earlier posts about scents. I felt sick before breakfast 😂It's heartening that the thread seems to have take a really positive turn and it's a joy to share it with you all and especially you Laura for bringing us all together. I'm so proud of you this week for the progress you've made. I've got tickets for a Knitting/Sewing fair today but I think if I go to town I will try and meet my friend for cocktails instead......dilemma!! Have a great Friday everyone.

Ew! Bit like Gwyneth Paltrow’s vagina candle. Ew!

Hi @Imbluedalale ! Thanks so much for asking about me, I do appreciate it. I think @RaspberryBeretxx asked about me the other day too which is so sweet and again appreciated.

Busy day with work, and had first counselling session which was very emotional. Poor counsellor looked slightly shocked at the amount of stuff on my plate, “chaos” was how she described it 😂.

This evening was amazing, went to see my eldest in a school music event and he absolutely smashed it, I’ve never seen him perform so well, I was speechless. Even though his group didn’t win, they were incredible and he dealt with the disappointment really well, which he quite often doesn’t (he’s autistic). So I was prepared for a meltdown and instead got a marvellous evening and it has really cheered me up.

I am super proud of you for sorting out the transport for your son, that’s amazing! You are doing brilliantly. And the excitement of your children about their rooms is wonderful. Love the football one! So glad you had a good time with your daughter too. And it’s so great to hear you talking about your future. You and the other awesome ladies on this thread give me inspiration every time I read it.

Though I can’t shake the idea that @ChoccieCornflake now smells like a Terry’s chocolate orange 🍫🍊

Hi @Imbluedalale ! Thanks so much for asking about me, I do appreciate it. I think @RaspberryBeretxx asked about me the other day too which is so sweet and again appreciated.

Busy day with work, and had first counselling session which was very emotional. Poor counsellor looked slightly shocked at the amount of stuff on my plate, “chaos” was how she described it 😂.

This evening was amazing, went to see my eldest in a school music event and he absolutely smashed it, I’ve never seen him perform so well, I was speechless. Even though his group didn’t win, they were incredible and he dealt with the disappointment really well, which he quite often doesn’t (he’s autistic). So I was prepared for a meltdown and instead got a marvellous evening and it has really cheered me up.

I am super proud of you for sorting out the transport for your son, that’s amazing! You are doing brilliantly. And the excitement of your children about their rooms is wonderful. Love the football one! So glad you had a good time with your daughter too. And it’s so great to hear you talking about your future. You and the other awesome ladies on this thread give me inspiration every time I read it.

Though I can’t shake the idea that @ChoccieCornflake now smells like a Terry’s chocolate orange 🍫🍊

Hello!
That is fabulous about the taxi! Mightily well done! And it's exactly what taxes should be spend on, ie things like ensuring abusive exes don't get between mums and their kids! What an absolute dick he is, and how fab are you and your kids!!

I love that football locker room bedroom!!

In Shay and Blue news, the samples arrived! I shall test them one by one and let you all know what they are like! Blood Orange is pretty much what it says on the tin - smells like oranges. It doesn't seem to last or be as strong as Black Tulip though - there is none of that feeling of wafting around in a fabulous perfume haze. I like it, but I think you could get roughly the same effect with CK One plus squirting yourself with a bit of fresh orange juice! Basically it smells like an orange wearing CK One!

Glad you had a nice time with your daughter. That’s so lovely she was so excited about her room 😍. And your youngest is so sweet worrying about you at Christmas. You’ll have all of us checking in too during the day I’m sure! And with all you’ve got through in the last few weeks, getting through one day in your own home will be a doddle.

That’s such amazing news on the taxi to school for your youngest! I love that every time your ex tries to put a spanner in the works it’ll just be flung back at him 😆.

Definitely don’t worry about taking the help - these special funds etc wouldn’t exist if they weren’t necessary and important. Just get all the help you can, you’ve been through hell and you’re just needing a bit of a hand to get back on your feet then there will be no stopping you.

i feel like today has been a super long day! Looking forward to getting into bed 😴. Hope you sleep a bit better tonight Laura.