to ask for other people who have had the week from hell to come and tell me your stories?

[toomanynicks]

I have had such a shit week. I have found out I may or may not have an incurable STD but won't know until more tests are done. I'm in a v senior position at work but someone is very subtly and cleverly back stabbing me in a way that I know about it but others find it hard to see.

The dcs have gone back to university leaving me on my own.

My dp was uninvited from a wedding that I told him he had been invited to - the groom fucked up massively and now they insist they are at full numbers. I'm upset, my friends are upset but there appears to be nothing we can do. I told dp last week I thought something was up with us, it wasn't, i was just being sensitive and we worked through it. Now he thinks I don't want him around at the wedding as he finds it hard to believe the story so he's completely distanced himself from me and I don't think he'll come back!

I cried myself to sleep last night for the first time in years and this morning I am sat at my desk feeling utterly numb!

Please tell me about your shit weeks so I have some sympathy to give out rather than being sat here feeling sorry for myself

Thank you MurielVanArkleStinks and toomanynicks.

It's so true about this thread showing how you have no idea what's going on behind closed doors, I've been thinking this the past few days and will also try my best to remember going forward.

to everyone who has contributed to this thread and is having a bad week.

to everyone here

My week is shit too. My cat died on Monday, only a few hours before I got home from a trip abroad. I was stuck in the airport between flights, desperate to get back to take care of him, and didn’t make it.

The vet and cremation bills are going to hit hard this month, as well as the extensive dental work I am already paying up in instalments.

A friend of DPs died this week as well, so he is doubly devastated.

And important things that should have been taken care of during my absence from work weren’t, so am running around trying to fix things now.

Last straw is that I am working from home today, having a horrendous perimenopausal bloodbath of a period, and I’ve just had to get the stain devils out as I’ve leaked through a tampon and giant pad.

I hate this week.

I'm having a bad week but not as bad as some of these so I'll not post
(too tired not to hash up posting anywya)

Just wanted to send to you all and say I hope we all have a better week soon. xxx

I've had a bad couple of weeks and I started reading this thread whilst mentally composing my own tale of woe. I'm now on page four, I've had a really good whack with the perspective stick and I have decided that everything here is just fine.

My thoughts are with all of you who are going through a difficult time right now.

Dh van got broken in to, had to spend a fortune replacing what had been taken meaning that we've had to cancel our holiday due to funds. Dh having a rocky time at work, v stressful at the moment as he's the only one working although I appreciate it could be a lot worse and everything will sort itself out eventually as these things usually do.

toomanynicks, thank you for your kind words - I feel embarrassed moaning, looking at what others are going through, and having to contend with.

LucyAutumn, I so feel for you. That's horrible.

kalinkafoxtrot45, I'm so sorry for the loss of your cat, and for you not being able to be there. I'd be an absolute mess.

Well I thought I was having an off week till I read this.....I was just being pathetic

Sincere love and best wishes to you all who are having such difficult times.
@auniverseofbeachs ... I’m so sorry, I’ll pray for you .. god bless xxxx

Does a bad summer count? Last year DH severed a tendon in his knee so needed major knee surgery. The week after he was allowed off his crutches (horray! normal summer), I got diagnosed with breast cancer.

We have needed 3 car tyres, the Dog collapsed in the street and died my heart may never recover and it now looks like my dd 16 has cellulitis in her arm so it will be a trip to OOH, I am physically, mentally, financially and emotionally drained!

I am also having the period from hell so hormonal too!

Was made redundant. Received 500 less money than I should because of cock up. There was very little money anyway because I has reduced my hours due to being ill and payout is calculated on final salary.
Paid off some bills which left me a bit less than 1000 pounds.
The bailiffs came round yesterday. Apparently I had been travelling over an automated toll bridge to go to my hospital appointments and in the stress of the moment (long term health condition, uncertain prognosis) forgot to pay the toll.
Bailiffs took 931 pounds.
Left me with about 50 quid.

Bailiffs took 931 pounds. ?

Didnt you get any charge notices thru the post at all?, they can't really turn up just like that and demand money out of the blue there must have been some notifications before that happened surely.

Altough the barstards are allowed to charge the best part of 300 quid just for a home visti!.

They did send notices but because I have been ill I didnt check them properly. My short term memory is rubbish atm because of illness and I kept thinking, must sort that. And, well, its sorted now.
In the future I will never cross that fucking bridge again.
King way round from now on

Today
OH received a speeding notice through the post
DD didn't get the job she applied for
I reversed the car into a parked van

Struggling financially
Saw my dh’s affair partner who is also my ex friend today
Dh stressed about money, life, very depressed and feel like we are falling apart again

to everyone particularly those struggling with illness x

So many of these are bloody heartbreaking. This too shall pass.

I'm waiting to find out if my tumour is benign or malignant.

had to have a new fridge freezer, now washing machine needs new drum and seal and its the first anniversary of my sons cremation I want to howl but I know if I do I wont stop

My very dear friend died unexpectedly. She was only in her early 50s. It has knocked me sideways.

My job was cut just before Christmas and I am still unable to find work. Money is running out and I am starting to panic. I am alone so there is no fallback income. And I hate myself for even worrying about it as at least I am still alive. My friend will never get the opportunity to have sleepless nights worrying about job hunting. I miss her and I miss the times we will never have together again.

I’m sending hugs and good thoughts to everyone struggling.

My shit week is...school are constantly being obstructive in helping my dc with autism. It’s a never ending battle with them.

My other dc with autism is being very challenging. I’m just generally worn out. I have no friends, I can’t work and I feel very low.

Though I’m very embarrassed posting this given how people are really struggling.

Alwaysgrey you should not feel embarrassed at all. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate as it is without having to fight a consistently uphill battle.

I can only imagine how frustrating it must be for you when all you want is to make sure your DC is receiving the right kind of support.

All this on top of parenting through a challenging phase and not having a good friendship group to sound off to, no wonder you're feeling worn out

I really hope something moves forward and you get the support you deserve soon

Found out DH affair in January. Still coming to terms with that.
Elderly aunt had to be transferred to nursing home from hospital and I have to deal with all those arrangements .Supposed to come live with me afterwards.
DH suddenly sacked today. Not his fault but no idea where he will get another job at his age. Financially we are screwed.
Normally quite tough person but today I just couldn't cope. Had a bit of a breakdown , non stop crying , getting sick.
Family members have been kind to me . But no one knows about marriage issues, so are sending messages about how great we are together.
Went to bed early. Just woke up.Totally drained.
But tomorrow another day

And to all who have such more serious problems to you.
Elderly aunt , in her 90s , consoled me by saying .
" Good times don't last , but neither do bad times.This too shall pass. "

It's an awful thing to lose a job - it's happening to a lot of friends of mine at the moment. Sometimes it's a good time to re evaluate what you want from life but the problem is the constant threat of not having money looms over you so it's hard to step back!

And I don't think anyone should worry about whether their weeks sound sufficiently bad or not compared to others. This thread was made so we could empathise with each other :).

Fingers crossed wooden waiting for medical results. The waiting is the worst I think.

simon howl away :( - do you have anything planned to mark the day?

no we didn't, its just too raw
DD had a couple of days off work as it hit her so bad but me and DH just got through it (im a mess today though)