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Anyone else done washing today?

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Player456 · 15/04/2022 12:29

I never wash on Good Friday, not because of religious reasons (I've no Catholic family), but because my nan told me not to. She even once told me off for washing on Easter Monday!

I've all sorts of weird superstitions/obsessive rituals, that I've had therapy for, but have never really shaken.

I washed once on NYD, that year my youngest died, so I blamed myself.

This added to the feelings of unease over GF, but, despite not doing it, I've lost two very, very close family members over the last two years...so not washing on GF has not helped me.

Having had our kitchen recently refitted, I'm still playing catch-up with the washing. Our bedding hasn't been done for weeks, as I've had school and work uniforms to do, and the weather hasn't been brilliant.

So today I've washed our bedding...please tell me I'm not alone.

I will add that finding out that you're not supposed to do any housework, not just washing, has made it easier, as there is no way I'm not washing-up!

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Springandsummerarecoming · 15/04/2022 12:31

I’ve never heard of this for good Friday. I’ve heard about it for New Year’s Day but not GF. Not done any washing as did some yesterday and will prob do more tomorrow but I will be doing housework.

Greatoutdoors · 15/04/2022 12:31

I forgot it was Good Friday and have not only done the washing but had a bacon butty too. I’m going to hell, aren’t I?

Anotherpassengerwantstogetoff · 15/04/2022 12:32

3 loads on the line as I type.
It’s lovely and sunny and we’ve done the beds.

Gizlotsmum · 15/04/2022 12:32

I’ve one load drying on the line, a second in the machine, washed the car too…

Lacedwithgrace · 15/04/2022 12:33

I promise you, whoever or whatever controls the world does not take notice of your shower or washing machine

Sirzy · 15/04/2022 12:33

I have, Ds had a feeding tube leak yesterday so I was playing catch up on the washing from the extra loads that created

coffeeisthebest · 15/04/2022 12:33

If it helps, I put washing on nearly every day of the year purely because we have a lot of washing. I have no link between that and other life events. Please try and try therapy again OP, these are big links you are making and it sounds very anxiety provoking.

Theimpossiblegirl · 15/04/2022 12:33

It's sunny so I've done loads!
I didn't know it was a thing.
I'd love a bacon butty.

RoseDog · 15/04/2022 12:33

I have one load out on the line and another in the machine, I've heard of the New Year's Day one but not good Friday!

IcedOatLatte · 15/04/2022 12:35

Is this a serious question? You don't do washing for no reason other than an older person told you not to?

Mumsnet is often strange but that's a whole level of bonkers

It's sad that you've had bereavements but let me assure you that they are not washing related

Imonlyhereforalaugh · 15/04/2022 12:35

@Lacedwithgrace

I promise you, whoever or whatever controls the world does not take notice of your shower or washing machine
This. People in this world are doing much worse things today than having the wash on. Good and bad things happen to people regardless of which holy days they choose to observe.
ImAvingOops · 15/04/2022 12:35

Got a load in now. I do laundry every day except Christmas and nothing bad has ever happened as a consequence. I guarantee that whatever happens in life it's got bigger all to do with whether you put the laundry on!

RagzRebooted · 15/04/2022 12:36

I put laundry on at 9am, DS1 is currently hanging it out. I've been working all week so have 3 loads to get done this weekend.

LetitiaLeghorn · 15/04/2022 12:40

Just about to put a load in but you've given me pause! But I'm off to look after my mum for a few days and I need clean clothes so I'll have to risk it. 😉 I reckon women started these superstitions so that they could down tools certain days of the year.

SpringRainbow · 15/04/2022 12:42

Yes I did washing today.

I also washed New Years DayShock

Wnkingawalrus · 15/04/2022 12:43

Three loads done already. Am I doomed?

NETSRIK · 15/04/2022 12:44

There is no one who can tell me when I can or can't do washing so I do it whenever I want. I've never heard of not doing washing on certain days.

Haveatakeaway · 15/04/2022 12:45

I did all mine yesterday aswell @Player456
I've been trained not to aswell, washing on good Friday means washing someone out of the family apparently. I don't believe this at all but I wasn't willing to risk the wrath of my mother (I live with and care for her) if she caught the washing machine on. I actually told her that if we're going by these sort of rules we should be eating fish tonight, but no, were having pork chops Hmm I'm so sorry for your loss, you were not responsible for that by doing your washing. Have you had any therapy?

yomellamoHelly · 15/04/2022 12:46

Never heard of not washing on GF. Have done 3 loads todays too. (Beds)

mum2jakie · 15/04/2022 12:47

Bedding on the line as it's a lovely sunny day. Second load almost finished. Bad things happen regardless sadly.

VeganGod · 15/04/2022 12:48

Yes. My son put one on at 4am and I put another one on even I got that out for him. Will probably do more as we currently have a poorly dog.

UseOfWeapons · 15/04/2022 12:52

I just do washing, when it needs to be done, and when the weather is good. Not Christian, and even if I was, if washing needs to be done, that’s enough for me.

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Player456 · 15/04/2022 12:52

Yes to those who asked, I have had therapy. I feel quite liberated by doing the washing today!

The last two losses were after I adhered strictly to the no washing, as it didn't prevent their deaths, then my mind allows me to do the washing today, as my actions weren't to blame.

The other rituals I have are stupid, like playing certain games on my phone, in a certain order, or something bad will happen, or having to use certain shower gels in an order. I am getting better, it helps to do something, then realise nothing bad happened.

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Mistressofnone · 15/04/2022 12:53

You've reminded me my cycle has just finished! Not heard of this one. I don't think Jesus died on the cross for cleanliness of clothing.

tinytemper66 · 15/04/2022 12:56

I have shopped, washed , cleaned and will be getting ready later to read at my church's Good Friday service.