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One crap thing in 2018 and one good

110 replies

Thisisit777 · 24/12/2018 18:48

Crap thing = bullied in work (largely resolved)

Good thing = parent got all clear from cancer.

You?

OP posts:
Redcrayonisthebest · 24/12/2018 18:49

Bad thing: struggling with depression all year.
Good thing: my ds doing brilliantly in every way.

ScreamingBadSanta · 24/12/2018 18:50

Crap thing - had to PTS my darling old cat at the age of 19.
Good thing - my elderly mum was seriously ill last summer but is doing well now.

So glad to hear about your parent's all clear, OP.

Thisisit777 · 24/12/2018 18:52

Sorry re depression and old cat too.

Great news re thriving DS and elderly mum!

OP posts:
Mewe · 24/12/2018 18:54

Good - Currently expecting first child via IVF
Bad - DFIL diagnosed with stage 3 cancer.

Merry Christmas all x

brizzledrizzle · 24/12/2018 18:54

My mother's cancer was treated successfully
My father's can't be

1Bobbinwinder · 24/12/2018 18:56

Bad: i had postnatal depression
Good: its over now, and im pregnant again. Can't believe how miserable i was last christmas and how deeply contented i feel this time round

Thisisit777 · 24/12/2018 18:57

Cancer is a b#stard. I’m so sorry guys - 😞
Congrats re pregnancy however! Wonderful news!

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Otterses · 24/12/2018 18:58

Bad thing - maternity discrimination at work. Unresolved, and getting worse. Looking at leaving in the new year.

Good thing - DS and DH are both wonderful. I've gone part time in my shitty job and get to spend a lot more time with them.

3boysandabump · 24/12/2018 18:59

Bad thing my dad died
Good thing my son was born
Both in the same week

Ratbagratty · 24/12/2018 18:59

Good thing dd2 was born in January oh and a new house (please can I have two good!?)
Bad thing PTS cat but he was 21 and had had an amazing 8 years with us, doing as he pleased and generally ruling the house!

StealthPolarBear · 24/12/2018 19:01

Crap thing, loads. Mainly relative dying in next day or so
Good thing, children started a new school in January, major upheaval and they have settled in brilliantly. Like they were never anywhere else

OllyBJolly · 24/12/2018 19:03

Lost my darling sister to brain tumours in February

Got my first grandchild - a source of utter joy - in March

Hotchocolate18 · 24/12/2018 19:04

Good thing: I restarted my hobby of dance again and it's made me so happy
Bad thing: had very bad depression at the beginning of the year triggered of by some dick who had messed with my head for 3/4 of the year! Finally over him and alot happier now.

marvellousnightforamooncup · 24/12/2018 19:04

Bad thing, Mum passed away.

Good thing, I was able to spend lots of time with her.

Thisisit777 · 24/12/2018 19:04

I’m so sorry for the lows but grateful for the highs for you all.

So many things going on in people’s lives - I don’t think many people have it easy per say.

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twinkledag · 24/12/2018 19:07

Bad - miscarried a much wanted baby after 3rd round of ivf / 6th transfer

Good - I've realised who my true friends are

toolazytothinkofausername · 24/12/2018 19:08

Bad: FIL died :(
Good: Not much, but 2019 is around the corner and I'm hopeful for a brighter tomorrow :)

formerbabe · 24/12/2018 19:09

I honestly can't think of a particularly good thing or a particularly bad thing...it was just so meh!

yomellamoHelly · 24/12/2018 19:10

Crap Thing: Ds2 moving out :(
Good Thing: Ds2 moving out (It's been life-changing for us all)

Flusteredwintertime · 24/12/2018 19:11

Bad thing - my anxiety reaching an all time high due to me pushing myself to do something I really wasn't ready to do.

God thing - my DS is doing brilliantly in all aspects and DDog is finally on the mend after a trying year and several operations.

FiveGoMadInDorset · 24/12/2018 19:11

Crap thing, DH's treatment for cancer was stopped

Good thing my little business which I started inspired by a thread on here had really taken off this year

SneakyGremlinsBrokeTheSleigh · 24/12/2018 19:13

Bad: almost died

Good: my favourite Chinese has kept a dish on the menu they were going to remove just for me!

foxyknoxy30 · 24/12/2018 19:13

Good thing got a new job I love and working towards a qualication
Bad thing my parents health decline

StealthPolarBear · 24/12/2018 19:14

Lol (with an appreciation of the seriousness) at that last one

StealthPolarBear · 24/12/2018 19:14

Sorry that was to gremlins

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