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Nowhere else to post the happy news.

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Imadeyouup · 17/07/2025 18:10

I have absolutely nowhere else to post this, having found out a month ago that my partner who I loved dearly was cheating. It had been going on for months, ended messily,he's left me for the OW and erased me from his life like I never existed. My little DD and I have been knocked for six but aanyway...

DD has been made Head Girl at school and we are over the moon! She always wanted to be head girl and after a real struggle earlier on in primary she's done it. Then today she found out that she's passed her guitar exam with distinction. I am absolutely proud of her considering the upheaval in the last few months. She adored my ex and she just couldn't understand why he'd leave us so suddenly. She cried for him.

It makes it all the sweeter because he was a musician and said several times that she wasn't very good and would never be a musician. He also said she'd never make head girl. This was during his discard period and of course she will never know he said that, it seems like he was jealous of a 10 year old as well as a lying, cheat. DD adores playing her instruments, its her main hobby and they often played together, she did this, however all on her own, because when he was busy wooing his new woman, we were left waiting at home.

Her achievements in the last months and throughout her life always make me realise that no matter how tough things are my little girl is so special to me. She's the purest soul, kind and to have anyone say she wasn't good was the kicker that made me realise this man was not worth a dime.

I've had to delete all my social media due to the split and I'm missing posting the happy news. DD is so happy and that makes my healing journey worth it.

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T00ManyBooks · 17/07/2025 19:11

I don’t know you, but I’m proud of you and your daughter OP. You both sound amazing.

Upwiththisiwillnotput · 17/07/2025 19:14

Fuck him, what a prick. Your DD is amazing, I hope you can have a nice little celebration 🎉

hellosunshineminesagin · 17/07/2025 19:36

Your DD is as amazing and this is because of your amazing parenting. YOU are an absolute superstar. I am so sorry for you both that you have been treated this way by your ex but you must be a teeny bit relieved that it has happened now and not in a few years time when she is in the middle of her GCSEs. Because it was always going to happen because he clearly has no morals and is an arsehole. I hope you continue to heal together and have an amazing summer together

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slapmyarseandcallmemary · 17/07/2025 19:39

Fantastic!! What lovely news!!

TheNuthatch · 17/07/2025 19:56

Congratulations to your DD! You must be so proud of her. You should celebrate 🥳

Your ex is a piece of shit for talking down your DD. He was wrong, she did make it. You and her will be so much better off without him. The OW has got herself a real prince there.

Imadeyouup · 17/07/2025 19:57

Thank you my lovely nest of vipers. I knew I could rely on you. My DD is my heart and soul and it made me sad to think he turned on us both. I understand he might have felt uncomfortable with her but it had been five years.
I wish, wish he could share in our happy news, like he used to but its getting easier day by day. The shock has worn off and at least being erased means there is barely anything to tie me to him. He's embarrassing.
For now, its me and DD. We are a great team and we are looking ahead to year six and beyond. Whoever made the point of him doing this during GCSEs, what a terrible thought. She is an absolute star and I think she's worth ever bending over backward moment he resented.

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BIWI · 17/07/2025 20:00

Congratulations! What a horrible man he is.

Momstermash94 · 17/07/2025 20:07

Clever girl!! Well done to her 😊👏 and to you! You both sound better off. Wishing you both a bright and happy future now you are free from him xx

Mimosa3andmore · 17/07/2025 20:13

Thank you for sharing this lovely news with us. Your daughter is amazing and no wonder you are so proud of her. She's walking in her strong mum's footsteps so you should be proud of yourself too ☺️

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 17/07/2025 20:15

How fantastic, I hope you both have a great summer.

PoxyAndIKnowIt · 17/07/2025 20:20

Ewe, good riddance to bad rubbish. You and your DD sound fab and deserve so much better than this "man".

Congrats to your DD on her wonderful achievements!

GrannyDooun · 17/07/2025 20:23

Many congratulations to you and your daughter on your achievements and now you should both hold your heads up high and know you have more than enough love to support each other moving forward.

Elderflower14 · 17/07/2025 20:27

Well done to your clever girl!! 💕 💕 💕

caringcarer · 17/07/2025 20:31

Craftysue · 17/07/2025 18:22

Fantastic news 🎉 she's smashing it 👏
Glad you've had some good news x

This. 👏

CaptainMyCaptain · 17/07/2025 20:33

Excellent news. Well done to both of you and don't let the bastards grind you down.

kissmyfatass · 17/07/2025 20:33

You’re both amazing

SnowSnow · 17/07/2025 20:37

How wonderful. Well done DD and Mummy.

Bestfootforward11 · 17/07/2025 20:52

What lovely news! Thank you for sharing and hats off to your daughter! And to you, you’re clearly a brilliant mum. I don’t think it’s coincidence that the good stuff is rolling in after the toxic energy from your ex left the building! I know it won’t all be smooth sailing but here’s to celebrating your daughters achievements and to you both for the wonderful life that lies ahead without your ex, he absolutely didn’t deserve you xxx

Imadeyouup · 17/07/2025 21:06

When I think back to when she started Reception class she's grown so much and not just in height. She was completely overwhelmed and used to cry if the teacher so much as blew a whistle for quiet. She used to come home and be so upset. We still get some upset now but it was a joy to hear her laughing at her current teacher's little outburst yesterday.
It's been a hell of a journey but a good one with so much happiness too. I can't begin to think how to treat her.

My ex is obviously very happy not to share in our happiness and we don't need anyone who doesn't want us in their life.

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HurrahWuff · 17/07/2025 21:30

I would be bursting to tell that news too @Imadeyouup Well done to your daughter and to you too! Good luck in this new chapter in your life. Smile

Imadeyouup · 18/07/2025 19:52

And today she got a special music award. I'm so endlessly proud of her.

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Iloveonlyitaliantoastedbread · 18/07/2025 20:03

Fantastic!
Congratulations to your DD, and as I said before, to you too, her supportive, loving and strong, Mum.
"So endlessly proud of her", you've made me feel quite teary OP.
You and your daughter make a wonderful team and with a endlessly supportive Mum like you, your DD can achieve anything she puts her mind to!
Well done to you both!

Pessismistic · 18/07/2025 23:25

That’s fantastic news op. It’s his loss too many selfish men doing this at least you don’t need him in your life and he can’t knock dd confidence by saying she’s not going to achieve x you sound so proud and I don’t blame you she sounds like the best thing to ever happen to you. Fuck the ex he is definitely not worth your tears anymore and women who do this to other women are just as selfish as the blokes.

TheChosenTwo · 18/07/2025 23:36

Your dd sounds like a cracking young lady, thanks for sharing her achievements with us, we can all see why you’re a proud mum 💐

Freeme31 · 18/07/2025 23:40

Hugh congratulations to your daughter on her becoming head girl and guitar exam - she couldn’t have done it without her amazing mum. Congratulations to you on getting rid of a complete dick head out your your lives. You both deserve better. Onwards snd upwards for you both