...That I still have to get my own bread and milk!!!

[VintageGal]

Am back on mumsnet after nearly 5 years...where has the time gone!!

It seemed apt to post this in this section where it all began and with the help and support of some truly amazing mumsnetter's it ended with me and my children starting a new life.
Just wanted to say have never forgotten over the years the kindness that was shown to me through difficult times ...brings a lump to my throat even now.

The thread title was a bit tounge in cheek...but it was that trivial title years before that sparked off a whole new life and existence.

Anyway am rambling....Thank you so much

Goes off to check we haven't run out of bread and milk

We haven't met, I had barely dipped a toe in here five years ago... But it's good to see you here. I'm reading between the lines and assuming more than I should... But it's good to hear that your life is going in a good direction.

Now head over to classics and catch up - may I recommend this beauty to start with...

Thank you so much everyone....really appreciate your kind words.

Hope in some way others can see their own light at the end of the tunnel from my experiences.
Of course I realise that everyone's situation is different and that "light bulb" moment may come at varying times to others.

What I will say is the fear of leaving can be very daunting....but once you break free .....and break free are very apt words.....all the pain...worries....insecurity's .....and fear seem to slowly disappear over time.
For me that was almost instant.
I felt a new lease of life....like anything is possible!

Hello

I wasn't around 5 years ago! But you sound like you have a lovely life now

Yes life is so much better...it's the small things that you take for granted that mean the most.
Like not having to walk on eggshells the whole time and feeling in control of things instead of being controlled!

So happy for you that you have achieved a better life. Ive read through some of your previous posts and you have come through so much and should be very proud of yourself and your children.

Vintage - I have been wondering how you were and whether all was going well for you - and there was an apt thread and I posted that today and someone's linked to here!!!! I'm so pleased to hear that you're happy and that your children are thriving and doing so well!

VintageGal - I remember your thread so well - in fact, I was wondering quite recently how you were doing, and hoping you and your dc are walking in sunshine now - and I am so glad to hear things are going well.

And it's lovely to see you back here.

I'm a relative newbie on here so .

Sounds like you were in some shit and eventually came out of smelling of roses. Well done and welcome back.

I remember your thread SO well (I haven't name-changed!) and I've asked about you a couple of times on "memorable poster" threads. People were vague about what had happened, although I remember you got out. Yours was one of the few threads I got quite invested in, so I'm really glad to hear that life has turned out well for you.
Your ex was quite something! (and not in a good way)

Keep at it.

Thanks for the kind welcome back everyone.
Remember so well some of the usernames on this thread and have never forgotten your support at that time.
Often wanted to come back to mumsnet over the years but never quite got round to it...guess it was bittersweet...a reminder of those bad times but also reading back through the posts now a feeling of hope and faith in human kindness.

Although now I can read those posts and feel quite detached from them.....like "Was that really me"
No tears...no regret...just a sense of peace and calm.