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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To ask what your biggest problem in life is at the moment?

765 replies

Biggybigbiggles · 06/04/2024 17:04

Just that really... mine is that I feel frumpy and ugly. Having always been tiny, I've gotten to 30 and I suddenly just feel disgusted with what I see any time someone takes a photo of me.

If you could click your fingers and remove a problem you have, what would it be?

OP posts:
Allthecatseverywhereallatonce · 06/04/2024 22:28

Iom92 · 06/04/2024 22:17

My child has cancer.

I have nothing to add to all of these posts as you all have such awful things to contend with, and I am sorry for that. life is so Very cruel, and so very short.
I wish we could all be kinder and just treat each other with respect and empathy. I have the usual problems but nothing can compare to some of the problems raised on here. I will think about these posts so that I am more greatful for all the things I do have. Thanks to everyone for sharing these heartbreaking posts.

I especially want to say how sorry I am to @Iom92 as a parent this would be my biggest fear.

girlswillbegirls · 06/04/2024 22:32

HesterPrincess · 06/04/2024 17:33

My darling Dad died last year and I'm still struggling to find even ground without him. Mum is still alive but my sister is the golden child and I get the scraps so it's not a close relationship in any way. DH seems to think I should just move on, nothing will bring Dad back but I'm missing him with every fibre of my being.

Just hope that it gets easier, sigh.

I'm sorry to hear that HesterPricess.
My dad is very sick at the moment and I really love him the way you describe.
My mother was never a good mother and im not the golden child either, I'm finding it very difficult to relate to her.
I don't know what to say, I completely understand the way you feel.

I am very sorry about your loss x

GogoGobo · 06/04/2024 22:32

Debt

Survivedtheex13 · 06/04/2024 22:37

The pain in your few words is heartbreaking, I’m so sorry for you and your child. Can’t do anything for you but sending hugs. x

FoleyHuck · 06/04/2024 22:39

It's nothing compared to some on this thread, but our flat is neither habitable nor saleable due to storm damage last year, and our baby is due in June.

It may Autumn before we're able to move back in and then we'll have to try and sell it and secure a bigger mortgage while balancing maternity leave and childcare costs.

I'm so grateful that we're healthy and safe, but I so wish we had our own home (rather than a temporary rented place) to prepare and take our baby home to.

Survivedtheex13 · 06/04/2024 22:39

Sorry, my msg is to Iom92

Snowontheholly · 06/04/2024 22:42
  • being in an abusive relationship
  • feel emotionally too weak to leave
  • due to the above my self esteem is at rock bottom
  • bored with my job
  • in my thirties and don't own a home

On the other hand, I'm really trying to see the positives in my life/each day

  • I have 2 beautiful children
  • I have my health
  • my job could be worse and I have the ability to progress (if I could afford to restrain)
  • I have a lovely family (just unfortunate they live far away).
Hartley99 · 06/04/2024 22:46

Rosieposy89 · 06/04/2024 22:27

My 32 year old sister has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Terrified of losing her, anticipatory grief is weighing me down. Terrified of what it will do to my parents

God I’m so sorry xx

Conniebygaslight · 06/04/2024 22:47

daisypond · 06/04/2024 17:40

I’m ill with my second bout of breast cancer, while also working full time and looking after my DH who also has cancer. My teen DD with severe mental health problems.

Sending love xx

DAZZlanch · 06/04/2024 22:47

I’ve name changed for this. It’s so not a problem in real terms but I have a massive crush on my osteo. He’s just very easy to talk to (and yes, I know that’s his job). It’s just frustrating because why can’t I meet a lovely man like him in the real world instead of in a scenario where it’s entirely impossible? To all my friends, I say I’m unfussed by meeting someone. Really, I want to. It’s easier to pretend I’m good being single when there’s no potential!

ohthejoys21 · 06/04/2024 22:49

Dislike the person who will probably be my future daughter inlaw. Feel sad as I know it's not my choice but things could've been so different for ds.

ohthejoys21 · 06/04/2024 22:52

Lom92 I did not see your post and would not have posted about my trivial problem in comparison. I am so sorry for the stress you and your family are enduring.

Starseeking · 06/04/2024 22:52

I'm at least 6 stone heavier than I'd like to be. Went to the Dr last week for an NHS check up (I'd never heard of one previous to being invited), and they weighed me. I'm tall, and a size 16, even so, I was in shock. I need a huge amount of fat to be gone, however I'm currently only able to do 1 day in the gym per week 😢😢😢

Cantabulous · 06/04/2024 22:54

My daughters’ health problems ☹️

bows101 · 06/04/2024 22:59

My DP and the pressure arising circumcision for our DS. I am terrified for him and don't know what to do. I can't really see any way around it, even if I do leave him, which I would if it guaranteed it wouldn't be happening. It's meant to be a milestone in certain cultures, but it makes me feel ill as I know my son will be scared and not trust me 😭

Appalonia · 06/04/2024 23:00

What a heartbreaking thread. I'm a bit sad and lonely, but my heart goes out to all of you dealing with such overwhelming problems. There's nothing I can say to help, but it's good to know we're not alone with our struggles in life. X

Yupppp · 06/04/2024 23:01

Me, my anxiety, the bad things that have happened that have left me a bit scared of life.

I’m really sorry for what a lot of you are going through,

Blueglazzier · 06/04/2024 23:01

❤️ for each and every one of you

KTheGrey · 06/04/2024 23:02

Suspecting I have tonsillitis.

Iom92 · 06/04/2024 23:03

ohthejoys21 · 06/04/2024 22:52

Lom92 I did not see your post and would not have posted about my trivial problem in comparison. I am so sorry for the stress you and your family are enduring.

Don’t apologize. It’s all relative.

Raspberrymoon49 · 06/04/2024 23:04

Huge financial pressure
Relative’s divorce from narc husband and the effect on their children
Trying to help disabled relative with complicated problems
Poor physical and mental health
Full time exhausting job

Pixilicious1 · 06/04/2024 23:06

@Iom92 I’m so sorry to hear that. Sending positive vibes out into the universe for you and your family.

Teats4twins · 06/04/2024 23:08

Another breast cancer one here, seems to be quite a few. Sending well wishes to all of you.

Hartley99 · 06/04/2024 23:08

Iom92 · 06/04/2024 23:03

Don’t apologize. It’s all relative.

Yes, so true. Pain is pain. It isn’t a competition. So long as you sympathise with others, you have every right to vent your grief. It’s only the people who don’t care about others but are full of self-pity who deserve a slap.

changedusernameforthis1 · 06/04/2024 23:14

DW having a chemical pregnancy last week. I know it probably will, but it feels like it will never happen for us.

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