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To stay in a hotel in my hometown alone

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DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 19:22

Just because I need a bloody break 🤣

Ive been offered a free hotel room in a nice hotel in my hometown, it has a swimming pool, a gym, nice restaurant etc. I’m a carer for my disabled son and this is under a breaks for carers scheme. Is it a bit weird to go on my own in my hometown? I’d get room service, go for a swim, watch TV in bed and enjoy the peace!

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ViolinsPlayGentlyOn · 06/01/2025 19:39

Sounds fabulous - definitely do it!

comoatoupeira · 06/01/2025 19:38

Sounds like you need to read All Fours by Miranda July 😀

cestlavielife · 06/01/2025 19:38

Have a great break go for it

QuestionableMouse · 06/01/2025 19:37

Absolutely do it. I did a few times and it was so nice - I treated myself to some nice snacks and made the most of it!

LittleRedRidingHoody · 06/01/2025 19:37

Sounds fabulous. Hope you have the best time!!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/01/2025 19:36

Not weird at all. Bite their hands off at the offer and give yourself a bit of well earned down time.

BlueMum16 · 06/01/2025 19:35

Enjoy. Sounds amazing.

Catza · 06/01/2025 19:35

DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 19:34

Thank you 🤩 It feels a bit weird as I’m not going for any particular reason and I’m leaving DH and the kids on their own. They will be fine lol.

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You are going for a reason. You are going in order to have a break from caring.

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DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 19:34

DilemmaDelilah · 06/01/2025 19:25

Do it! It sounds wonderful! And being in your home town you should feel less stressed about being away from home if there is an emergency. Just make sure that you are only disturbed if there is a REAL emergency though... Otherwise it isn't a break.

Thank you 🤩 It feels a bit weird as I’m not going for any particular reason and I’m leaving DH and the kids on their own. They will be fine lol.

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Tia86 · 06/01/2025 19:33

Yes this sounds like a great offer! Take the break you deserve!

Imfineitsfine · 06/01/2025 19:32

Do it!

Ellmau · 06/01/2025 19:31

Absolutely do it, it's to give you a break.

DilemmaDelilah · 06/01/2025 19:25

Do it! It sounds wonderful! And being in your home town you should feel less stressed about being away from home if there is an emergency. Just make sure that you are only disturbed if there is a REAL emergency though... Otherwise it isn't a break.