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Tonight is the last night in our house

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TeachersKet · 17/12/2023 20:10

8 years ago I left an abusive relationship and moved into a hostel with my then 3 year old. I had to leave my job etc. After a few months I was lucky enough to be given a council house on a lovely little street. DS and I have lived here for 7 years and tonight is our last night, I have scrimped and saved and finally bought a beautiful house with my DP. My house is far, far from perfect but this house saved me and DS and we’ve had so many happy times here. I met DP and he’s lovely but this has always been our little house, DS can’t remember living with his dad or the hostel. I am in a totally different position now to where I was after leaving, back then we had no house/car/money. I’ve since retrained as a teacher, have a good job, solid income etc.

I can’t wait to live with DP and the area we are moving to (only 2 miles away) is such a lovely place to grow up but I feel sad that this little house which is mine that no one could take off me is going. But I hope it goes to a family who will make memories like us.

I am rambling now but I feel a bit sad, as excited as I am it’s bittersweet.

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Elderflower14 · 17/12/2023 20:11

I hope you are just as happy in your new home... Happy Christmas xx

LividSleep · 17/12/2023 20:12

Congratulations on everything you’ve become.

Take a video of yourself walking round and saying goodbye to the house. Feel your feelings.

mummymayhem18 · 17/12/2023 20:20

Congratulations on all you've achieved. You should be very proud of yourself. You will make new happy memories in your new home. Enjoy it and Happy Christmas 🎄 x

CaptainMyCaptain · 17/12/2023 20:25

Wishing you much happiness in your new home and hoping someone else finds the same happiness in your old one.

BangaloreLulu · 17/12/2023 20:28

What excitement lies ahead of you, and I can only imagine how much your little house's new residents must be feeling, just the way you did when you moved in! In your position, I would probably leave a welcoming message to your little house's new residents, wishing them as much happiness and security as you have felt there.

VegeBurgers · 17/12/2023 20:30

You are a wonderful mum.
Best wishes for your new home 🏡

rainbowsparkle28 · 17/12/2023 20:31

Congratulations - I am sat feeling very proud of someone I don't know! Wishing you lots of happy memories in your new home! 🤗

whiteroseredrose · 17/12/2023 20:31

So pleased for you. Good luck in your new home. Xx

Yiayoula · 17/12/2023 20:36

What a lovely thing to read - well done you !
Wishing you all every happiness in your new home .
I second the suggestion of leaving a welcome letter for the new occupants.

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TeachersKet · 17/12/2023 20:42

Oh thank you, made me a bit teary. Tidying up all the little pictures and things I saved for all them year ago is making me very nostalgic!

i’d love to leave something for the new occupiers but sadly the council would chuck it, I had new blinds and new carpets throughout last year and I rung to say I’d leave them in and they’ve told me both the blinds and floor will be ripped out ready for the new tenant. Insane! Maybe I’ll wait till someone moves in a post a little card

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coxesorangepippin · 17/12/2023 20:47

Congratulations, best story so far this Christmas!

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 17/12/2023 21:17

So pleased to hear everything has worked out for you after a difficult time .

Good luck for your future.

And I hope your house's new tenants are happy there.

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 17/12/2023 21:19

The council taking out perfectly good carpet and blinds is such a waste though .

maddiemookins16mum · 17/12/2023 21:22

Oh how very lovely. Just think, the next occupant/s may have a similar story or be in as much need as you were back then. All the best in your new home.

Peridot1 · 17/12/2023 21:25

Happy new home! How far you’ve come.

Justmuddlingalong · 17/12/2023 21:25

Congratulations on everything you've done for you and your DS.
Your new house will become a home soon.
Your fond memories of your current house will always stay with you.
Think of it as the home where you found your feet, and hope the next family to move in find the same comfort living there.

TallulahG · 17/12/2023 22:02

Could you take down the blinds and then drop them round after they move in? Such a waste.

Saying goodbye is always hard to somewhere so important. You’ve done great for yourself and like you say, time for the next family. May you have many happy times in your new home (and the feeling of owning somewhere is fab).

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TeachersKet · 17/12/2023 22:17

Thanks guys! Over the years so many people have told me I should buy the house and whilst I totally understand why people go down the Right to Buy scheme, I’ve always felt like I’d be taking away a house from
someone in their time of need. Then again ask me in 10 years time when I could be mortgage free 😅. I think people look down a lot of council houses but it’s been such a good home for me and DS. But nothing stays the same does it.

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