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Has Mumsnet had a direct impact on your life?

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Spopssas · 24/04/2023 23:19

I had a thread on here once, and the advice I received was absolutely life-saving. Financially and emotionally. A Mnetter abroad saved my bacon by giving me banking advice - I shall always be grateful to her, although to this day I have no idea who she was.

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TokyoSushi · 24/04/2023 23:21

Yes. I'm ashamed to say that I'd never actually even heard of a mortgage broker until somebody recommended to use one on here. With one, we bought our 'dream home' - likely wouldn't have got it without one!

MiniEggsAllYear · 24/04/2023 23:22

I met one of my very best friends through mumsnet. So yes, it's had a fantastic impact on my life.

cadink · 24/04/2023 23:22

Yes absolutely MN flagged mortgage rates rising and told me I could secure one six months early. Saved me thousands as we started the process then Liz truss happened and rates shot up.

Kittykatchunjy · 24/04/2023 23:22

Yes, about 18 years ago, great advice on getting my DS statemented

Conductpolicy · 24/04/2023 23:24

Yes from me childbirth issues with dc learning, sleeping, in law issues, money and health and legal issues.

And so much more..of course sometimes it's a battle!

Kittykatchunjy · 24/04/2023 23:24

In fact I've learnt so much from people on here it's unbelievable ranging from which foundation to use to the complexities of Ukraine, Brexit, COVID etc , lived through it all here

Slimjimtobe · 24/04/2023 23:26

Yes - absolutely amazing support over the years
mainly the support in dealing with toxic relationships and having the confidence not to take on all the ‘wife work’ and guilt that goes arm in arm being a women

PermanentTemporary · 24/04/2023 23:26

Yeah. I've been on here almost 20 years so it's not surprising.

Just a couple of days ago I started a thread on something that I have felt really bad about fir five years and thought was unusual - turns out quite a few people feel the same way and it's not unusual at all. Huge relief.

Gettingbysomehow · 24/04/2023 23:27

Yes, it's completely cured me of ever having another relationship.

CreamTeaThievery · 24/04/2023 23:28

Yes - a lovely mumsnetter talked me through the process of getting a non molestation order against my ex, helped me with the forms and gave me the confidence to turn up at court unrepresentated and secure a non molestation order without question from the judge.

That woman changed my life and I will always be grateful!

PollyPeptide · 24/04/2023 23:29

Yes. I spend too much time on here so now I'm living in a midden. I need to break the habit!

TheRealKatnissEverdeen · 24/04/2023 23:30

Lots gardening related and increased my knowledge on Feminism issues.
Also, that my home layout and area I live are probably quite undesirable lol!, my earnings are something no one really earns on MN and I should trade my car in for something that's 15 to 20 years older.

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Spopssas · 24/04/2023 23:30

Gettingbysomehow · 24/04/2023 23:27

Yes, it's completely cured me of ever having another relationship.

That's good. They are overrated.

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SnotSnotSnottySnot · 24/04/2023 23:31

Yep. I've leaned about grey rock, it's been brilliant getting my life back. And like PP, am happy in the knowledge I don't ever have to be in a relationship.

givingupchocolatemonday · 24/04/2023 23:32

Yes, left my abusive relationship after starting a thread and it was everyone's responses that gave me the final push I needed to leave.

thisisasurvivor · 24/04/2023 23:35

Yes left an awful awful abuser

I don't think I would have survived the abuse if it wasn't for the wise people in here who helped

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Spopssas · 24/04/2023 23:35

PollyPeptide · 24/04/2023 23:29

Yes. I spend too much time on here so now I'm living in a midden. I need to break the habit!

I LOVE the word midden. Maybe MN is short for midden.

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MintJulia · 24/04/2023 23:35

As a vaguely autistic woman, I always found groups of women intimidating because I have never had any idea what upsets people and I seemed to put my foot in my mouth a lot.
Reading mumsnet threads has been a revelation and gives me an insight in to how other people think, without upsetting others.

Some of the things that upset people astonish me but at least now I can avoid them, and some of the things people put up with are hard to believe.

Maebh9 · 24/04/2023 23:37

It cemented my decision not to have kids.

thebaneofmylifeisacat · 24/04/2023 23:38

Yes been on here for years and mumsnetters helped me through a very dark time following a fatal accident dd was involved where her teacher was killed. Very grateful for the advice and support

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Spopssas · 24/04/2023 23:40

thebaneofmylifeisacat · 24/04/2023 23:38

Yes been on here for years and mumsnetters helped me through a very dark time following a fatal accident dd was involved where her teacher was killed. Very grateful for the advice and support

Very sorry to hear this. I hope your DD is doing ok.

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Magnalux · 24/04/2023 23:41

Yes, dh and I generally have a happy marriage but if we ever did have a row I found he could easily negate my feelings and talk his way around things and I’d end up frustrated wondering how things got away from me but reading the relationship board and all the advice really helps me articulate my feelings and get them across in a clear and concise manner and I feel much more sure footed if there ever is the odd argument and I can stand my ground as well as he can!

LittleBrownJug · 24/04/2023 23:45

I like this thread, it’s quite heartwarming so far.

MN opened my eyes to the GC movement.

I thought I was pretty clued-up. But, nope, not as much as I thought. I’m all in now.

my fellow cancer-havers are a ray of light in a bleak landscape.

my daughter is a normal (yet bolshy) 4 year old.

And yeah I absolutely would LTB if it wasn’t for the … bastard cancer.

Startoftheyear2023 · 24/04/2023 23:48

100%. Various threads carried me through a horrible divorce and I made friends for life through one of them. A lovely bunch of warriors 💕

peachgreen · 24/04/2023 23:50

Yes. Three times.

I posted on AIBU when I was in the throes of PND, basically saying I didn’t love my baby. I was expecting – and almost hoping for – a kicking. Instead I got amazing support and gently pointed towards professional help which changed my life.

I posted when DH was taken into intensive care and when he subsequently died. Mumsnet kept me afloat during those times when everyone else was sleeping. There was always someone here.

And through Mumsnet I made the most incredible group of friends (hi Jan Babies 2018!) who have propped me up through the worst of times. They are amazing.