Have you ever had really good advice from posters on Mumsnet?

[florentina1]

Two years ago, I was heartbroken when my one of my children announced he and his wife were splitting. I love my DiL and asked how I could approach her about keeping in touch. People were so lovely and I am happy to say that, following on from their guidance we are closer than ever.

Another piece of advice was regarding my Will. The very thing posters predicted came true. I was so happy to receive such good advice.

Loads.
From serious stuff - like you mention, wills and also pensions - to not so important in one way but incredibly helpful 'in the moment' things I've asked about. Can't remember any examples just now, but there have been loads over the years.

God yes — about babies back in the day, and about dealing with mice in our old place, but more recently about plumbing, gardening, HRT, all sorts. Invaluable

Nothing as serious as what you describe but I'm struggling with my mental health and read a thread recently where the advice was to just clean one thing if that's all you have time or head space for (the op had similar struggles to me).

So earlier, as I washed my hands I cleaned the sink but left the shower and toilet. Went back and did the shower later on. Will do the toilet tomorrow. I used to let it build up into a big job of cleaning the shower room but now it's manageable in tiny little chunks. Such a tiny thing but it makes such a difference!

I barely ever start my own thread but I often type in questions on google and put mumsnet at the end so I'm basically searching mumsnet for my question and then I read the thread. I find other people's opinions invaluable.

Lots.

I’ve learned so much as well. Predictably the only thing I can remember at this very moment is the existence of “death grip” but there have been serious and useful things as well.

I do exactly what whatnumber does too! Also the if you need a poo during labour your baby is coming: yep did that in labour and lo and behold baby was very much en route. Told the midwife and she said she had read about it too so my amazing mw may well be a mner too

Yes lots of good advice. Normally when I'm not asking a question myself, just reading other's posts. If it's really really good advice I screen shot it so I don't forget!

My favourite one at the moment is, when you walk into a room, don't ask if they like you, ask if you like them! I love that advice!!

I don't post often but many years ago i did (under a different username) A few messages left me feeling awful but most made me realise what was really on my mind was not the thing i was posting about but something i mentioned in the context of the post. And since then I've acknowledged those feelings and am kinder to myself. I got some very very kind messages of support for which I am very grateful.

I've had loads of advice.

I was supported through realising I was in an abusive situation and the inevitable split up.

I've been supported through two of my dc dying and in their birthdays and anniversaries since.

I was supported through having cancer.

Various health things with my kids. So much.

I've also been flamed more than once too 😂

My MIL was pressuring DH and siblings to purchase her rental holiday home off her. It was a good deal so I was considering it.
Lots of people pointed out... good deal, bad idea for a number of excellent reasons.

We declined.

Lots more info has come to light recently which means this was the best decision we could have made!

So much

How to leave an abusive bastard

Support for when he tried to swindle me out of thousands

Support for when it went to court and I hade no clue what to expect

This website helped me. So so many times