To wish I could post on MN without people disbelieving me?

Oh I wasn’t thinking English nuns had been abolished after the Reformation or anything (after all, I was a convent girl in England myself) just that vocations have all but disappeared here, and I assumed in GB as well.

County Cork is dotted with the shells of once bustling convents, imposing, serene buildings, all abandoned now.
The only nuns I know here in Ireland now are older than the hills, God love them.
(in other news, I’d turn those empty convents into women-only communes/retirement places if I had a magic wand! )

(I know about your exorcists too, on account of the Merrily Watkins books. Fascinating stuff)

We still have nuns. We even have exorcists.

But yes agree, if OP has explored GPs, council, MP a religious faith leader may be able to offer advice, or a charity depending on what help was needed

What are these threads no one believes? It's hard to comment without the content of your other threads.

I am concerned about the language you are using about breaking points, are you OK? If youve exhausted those options what about a charity or counselling service?

I’m amazed I’d even suggest this, but could you speak (in person, not via email) to a priest? Or a vicar, of course. I’d even add a nun too, but I doubt you still have them in GB.
I just thought that since you’ve exhausted all official professional options, a calm and practical listener might help you see a path onwards.
(Not in any devotional sense. I’m not implying you require spiritual guidance, not at all, but many a cleric will have spent a good deal of time on matters such as housing, wills, crime, schools, home helps etc)

Despite all the terrible things we know about the evil done by the Catholic Church, to women above all, it’s still true that many parish priests are very decent people. (Ditto C of E, natch)

So much depends on what it is you need help with, but you’ve tried women's refuges and aid centres?

It would be nice if you posted this on some of the threads we are all thinking of to be honest.

This is the issue.

If Mumsnet could verify posters and we knew 100% they were real people it would make such a huge difference.

I'm sorry you are feeling so low OP. There are indeed some cruel and unhelpful posters on here but I try to ignore those and take comfort from those genuinely trying to help. I would also avoid AIBU and try posting on the more specific boards for your problem.

I understand what you mean OP.

many years ago I went through a horrific time, for a long time. I posted frequently on infertility which was a safe, genuine space.

i went on to adopt two, then have two and that space has clearly gone. rightly so.

but it can be hard to find somewhere else to talk, vent, grieve, whatever.

there is some super support available here. Stay off aibu. Look for specific threads relating to what you are going through. Look for specific topics.

hope you are ok.

You care far too much about the opinions of strangers. Step back and reassess life priorities. Online people have no investment in your feelings so accept some will be nice, mean or neutral.

There are a lot of scammers, attention seekers, liars and just bored people who like to rage bait so not everyone can wisely and justly discern everything.

Accept that as par for coarse and definitely don't post real info on a public forum!!!!!

If you are in real difficulty then real life advice is surely preferable to online advice. I know that there is a whole wealth of wisdom on here but I don't think sharing personal and private information that can identify you is the way to go. If it's legal advice you need a solicitor or citizens advice. If it's housing or benefits or child development related find your nearest family hub or children's centre and ask for help. There will be someone who can assist you. I suppose what I'm advocating is objective professional advice.

Really, don't do this - you will put yourself at risk. Report each and every post to MNHQ and let them deal with it.

If you think troll hunters may be stalking you online, in addition to the above, change your username regularly and try to use random-ish names rather than variations on a theme.

Oh, no, don't!!

The thing to do is report the troll-hunters and completely ignore those replies. Continue as if they never posted.

It is an absolute bummer when you're feeling vulnerable, though. Sympathies

That took me a moment!

It’s very hit and miss here. Wrong spelling? Wrong format? Fuck you, fuck your problems, just go away and die alone you scum.

But someone takes a liking to you? Even when you ask for your thread to be deleted they’ll be talking about an offline support group for you, starting their own support thread for you.

I can’t imagine there is anywhere less likely to help me with any problems I might have to be honest.

Reddit can be good, the subs can be very specific so are tailored to your exact issue.

Well that's QED if ever anything was 👀

For your own security I wouldn't. You don't know who you are talking to. I understand how hard it is to not be supported but you dont owe any of those people anything either.

Please don't share any identifying personal information with anybody on here. Please.

We all must remember that not everyone is who they say they are on the internet.

Problem is @SunOverTheCowShed we see so many bullshit threads on here/troll posts/AI fake threads, that people are instantly skeptical when they see some threads. So unfortunately, genuine threads/posters like you get caught in the crossfire. I am sorry this has happened to you. And I hope you're OK.

Without knowing your prev usernames we can't say much about your own situation, only to reiterate to report posts you feel step over a line.