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I'm a single mum of 7. AMA!

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WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:29

Scared 😅

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summerrevival · 25/07/2026 14:11

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 14:08

If I can do it, then I will. I've had to shelve it for a little while as you know, I've just given birth...

Why did you have another when you’re supposedly studying?

Do you actually plan to sit these exams?

Thatsillymama · 25/07/2026 14:11

Are you from a big family yourself? Do your parents/siblings help with childcare?

basketsmash · 25/07/2026 14:11

InfoSecInTheCity · 25/07/2026 13:54

You have £4k in benefits, £1100 in CMS and just over £1000 in salary every month, how good at budgeting would you need to be with a net income of over £6k a month?

We have more than that and still need to budget, only 2 dc.

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 14:11

wheredidtheteago · 25/07/2026 14:08

If you could have one child free day, what would you do? :)

I'd maybe force myself to go back to the gym, then ruin my efforts by getting cake. I'd get my hair and nails done. Knowing me I'd end up studying - I even did on Christmas Day! Then I'd have a curry and a bath, and watch murder documentaries. Then I'd probably fall asleep while scrolling Vinted!

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Gengha · 25/07/2026 14:11

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:43

Around 4k a month (includes rent)

Jesus wept

People have to earn around £60k a year to bring in £4k a month

No wonder people are resentful of benefit claimants. I know you work too but not many people can earn enough to independently support 7 kids.

ofcolitas · 25/07/2026 14:11

Tinahowls · 25/07/2026 13:59

So you have a job
7 children
a newborn
and you are studying for an LLB

Correct?

And still find time to date?

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 14:11

basketsmash · 25/07/2026 14:11

We have more than that and still need to budget, only 2 dc.

Thank you

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Tinahowls · 25/07/2026 14:12

When was the last time you went abroad?

CariadDarling · 25/07/2026 14:12

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:59

That's a shame and not my intention

I know.

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 14:12

ofcolitas · 25/07/2026 14:11

And still find time to date?

Not any more 🤣

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WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 14:12

Tinahowls · 25/07/2026 14:12

When was the last time you went abroad?

Answered that already

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Noodge · 25/07/2026 14:12

Tinahowls · 25/07/2026 13:59

So you have a job
7 children
a newborn
and you are studying for an LLB

Correct?

And a cat or dog (unless by paw prints she meant one of her children has paws).

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 14:12

Gengha · 25/07/2026 14:11

Jesus wept

People have to earn around £60k a year to bring in £4k a month

No wonder people are resentful of benefit claimants. I know you work too but not many people can earn enough to independently support 7 kids.

I'm very lucky

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DaysIllRememberAllMyLife · 25/07/2026 14:12

What sex are they all?

How old were you when you had the first?

HollyhocksandPeons · 25/07/2026 14:12

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 14:07

No I agree with you ... I do pay tax too though!

This is the same conversation though - I pay tax. My Polish neighbour also goes on about 'paying tax' when he is clearly a nett beneficiary, not a nett contributor - after NHS, state schools, council housing, child benefit, tax credits. People who are a drain keep saying 'I pay taxes'.

However, if this is not a goady but a genuine post, I do think we as taxpayers should foot the bill for this lady having 7 children because we ourselves are under-reproduce, hence the dwindling native population and the need to rely on incomers. I have no problem if my taxes to go the upkeep of these children, genuinely.

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 14:13

DaysIllRememberAllMyLife · 25/07/2026 14:12

What sex are they all?

How old were you when you had the first?

Boy, girl, girl, girl, girl, girl, boy!

I had just turned 19.

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Blushingm · 25/07/2026 14:13

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 13:55

I've just hired a cleaner! Although I feel like as soon as she leaves there are crumbs on the side or paw prints on the floor 😂

So you can afford a cleaner because the rest of us are subsidising your lifestyle with £4k per month.

You’re also only on £14k per year which means you don’t even work full time

Why do you think this is ok?

Can you understand why others resent this?

summerrevival · 25/07/2026 14:13

Gengha · 25/07/2026 14:11

Jesus wept

People have to earn around £60k a year to bring in £4k a month

No wonder people are resentful of benefit claimants. I know you work too but not many people can earn enough to independently support 7 kids.

£6k a month when you consider maintenance and her paltry earnings.

I work 40 hours a week and she gets just under four times what I do in a month!

SpaceAngel1999 · 25/07/2026 14:13

Ou don’t want to ever rely on a man or husband but happily rely on the tax payer?!!

I have to say getting £4k a month of benefits makes me sick

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 14:14

HollyhocksandPeons · 25/07/2026 14:12

This is the same conversation though - I pay tax. My Polish neighbour also goes on about 'paying tax' when he is clearly a nett beneficiary, not a nett contributor - after NHS, state schools, council housing, child benefit, tax credits. People who are a drain keep saying 'I pay taxes'.

However, if this is not a goady but a genuine post, I do think we as taxpayers should foot the bill for this lady having 7 children because we ourselves are under-reproduce, hence the dwindling native population and the need to rely on incomers. I have no problem if my taxes to go the upkeep of these children, genuinely.

Thank you x

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 25/07/2026 14:14

Your eldest is a boy (17yo) from what I've read and you fled DV.
Is he very protective of you ?

thisfilmisboring123 · 25/07/2026 14:14

Tinahowls · 25/07/2026 14:10

Ah I see

but £16k won’t get very far I’m afraid with further training

I don’t know much about the training but I do work with benefits and just couldn’t resist to reply about the savings part lol.

As others have said, wondering if there are a few tall tales in this thread tbh.

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 14:15

Blushingm · 25/07/2026 14:13

So you can afford a cleaner because the rest of us are subsidising your lifestyle with £4k per month.

You’re also only on £14k per year which means you don’t even work full time

Why do you think this is ok?

Can you understand why others resent this?

I work 21 hours.

Why do I think this is okay? I can't send the kids back...

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Blushingm · 25/07/2026 14:15

HollyhocksandPeons · 25/07/2026 14:12

This is the same conversation though - I pay tax. My Polish neighbour also goes on about 'paying tax' when he is clearly a nett beneficiary, not a nett contributor - after NHS, state schools, council housing, child benefit, tax credits. People who are a drain keep saying 'I pay taxes'.

However, if this is not a goady but a genuine post, I do think we as taxpayers should foot the bill for this lady having 7 children because we ourselves are under-reproduce, hence the dwindling native population and the need to rely on incomers. I have no problem if my taxes to go the upkeep of these children, genuinely.

But services like NHS are drowning because there are so many people. There’s a housing crisis. Having all these kids is contributing to the stress on the community

WorldCupSadness · 25/07/2026 14:15

thisfilmisboring123 · 25/07/2026 14:14

I don’t know much about the training but I do work with benefits and just couldn’t resist to reply about the savings part lol.

As others have said, wondering if there are a few tall tales in this thread tbh.

I don't lie... I'm terrible at it 🤣

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