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Need to get it all off my chest before i break down dont have to reply...

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TheWiltedRose · 10/12/2007 13:32

OK, i feel like im about to burst and its getting worse every day so i think i need to write it all down..

Im 20 and have 2 ds's and this is my first xmas on my own, Im not spending it with my mum because she moved away a while ago and cant get down there, Im not spending it with my dps family as they do not like me or anyone there ds goes out with and have sworn not to invite me this year even though ive been seeing him a year now.

I was supposed to be spending it with my brothers who live in the midlands like me but they were in a little car crash and the car was written off luckily no one was hurt but now i have no way off getting to theres on xmas so that has been cancelled.

Yes its bothering me that i am spending xmas with so few ppl this year but it would be bearable if i had even a little money to do it with.

See income support have cut my money off because i refuse to claim child maintanence as it would cause stress and possibly harm to me and my boys leaving me in a bad state with money, add that onto the fact that i already have a 3 1/2 grand debt that i cant pay off and the council are threatening to kick me out and its just dire, This week i cant even afford to buy milk for ds2 and next week ill be lucky if i can buy nappies...

I have barely any food in the house and no drink other than water so i cant make an xmas dinner other than cheap chips and beans, I havnt even brought many presents for the boys because moneys tight but i have run up a debt now with littlewoods on creditto buy them what i have.

Add to this the fact that my ds1 is 3 on the 29th and then theres news years eve which will be spent in the same was as xmas then u might grasp how im feeling at the moment..

I just dont know how to cope this year or even if ill have a house the next one if things carry on the way they are..

If you got this far then thanks for listening to me...

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cestlavie · 10/12/2007 17:56

Not at all

TheWiltedRose · 10/12/2007 17:58

Now im going to have to haggle with the pop man to get some cheap booze for the evening and new years lol

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TheWiltedRose · 10/12/2007 18:04

notjustmum did u have the popman where you were?

where is your friend then quite close to me?

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ShakeysGirl · 10/12/2007 18:12

Just tried to email you from my mobile to see if it would work haven't tried it before

TheWiltedRose · 10/12/2007 18:14

i replied did you get it? it worked!

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undertheMRSEI25toe · 10/12/2007 19:01

hi i jus read your OP an really feel for you hun xx im glad there are people on here that can help you and i will in some way if you will accept it xx what would be of use to you?? would vouchers for some xmas shopping help??
xx ei xx

undertheMRSEI25toe · 10/12/2007 19:02

sorry i will email you if you prefer xx
xx ei xx

TheWiltedRose · 10/12/2007 19:05

hi there thank you for your offer my email is just below :-)

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undertheMRSEI25toe · 10/12/2007 19:13

i emailed you!!
xx ei xx

KittyLetteItSnow · 10/12/2007 20:59

Just to let you guys know, my family is donating christmas tree & decorations so not to worry about those.

Amongst other things aswell.

Wiltedrose we are going to post your parcel Friday by courier it should be there Mon/tuesday

xx

TheWiltedRose · 10/12/2007 22:19

Can i just say that my dp has asked me to come on the site and thank you all from himself because all hes been doing all month is trying to find work after being laid off so he could give us a good xmas and he cant believe the generosity of people on here and wants to thank everyone that has helped.

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PolarCub · 10/12/2007 23:57

Hi Wilted Rose
I just want to say with your Income Support being cut because of the child maintenance, that I had the same thing happen to me.

I went to the CAB and got a solicitor involved (got help under legal aid) and my money was reinstated, and the back money paid back. I had given all information I could of my sons absent father, but they didn't believe me and said I had to give more info.
The next time the child maintenance folk were involved, I thought it was all going to happen again (my money being cut, and not being able to survive!), I got a great guy who was very sympathetic and he got my case closed.
I know where you're coming from - I had my son when I was 18.
Please take any help that is being offered - get the CAB involved and everything will work itself out

Lio · 11/12/2007 10:11

Hope it's a merry Christmas for you and your family, WiltedRose

scorpio1 · 11/12/2007 11:11

anything today Wiltedrose?

TheWiltedRose · 11/12/2007 11:18

hey there! no nothin through the door yet!

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scorpio1 · 11/12/2007 11:19

ok, just want to know you got it because just incase postal peole have nicked it! its only small but still!

hope you are more positive today!

TheWiltedRose · 11/12/2007 11:22

I am so much more positive and still cant believe the kindness of people!

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Dinosaur · 11/12/2007 11:22

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This has been withdrawn by MNHQ at the poster's request.

TheWiltedRose · 11/12/2007 11:22

And thank you lio

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Alambil · 11/12/2007 12:51

How old are your kids Rose?

TheWiltedRose · 11/12/2007 13:48

nearly 3 and 1

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Saturn74 · 11/12/2007 13:52

Got your email, TWR.
Glad you're feeling a bit more bubbly today.

Alambil · 11/12/2007 13:53

oh cool

I have hundreds (and I mean hundreds) of clothes here - would you like me to dig through some outfits?

You can wrap them up then for presents but they won't over-run the house!

Won't be offended if you say no by the way, and don't want anything for it - they are only on the way to charity shop (but in excellent condition)

yogimum · 11/12/2007 14:15

I will e-mail you later if thats ok. You should take your boys to church on xmas eve for their childrens service. Its a lovely time and really gets you into the spirit of xmas. I hope you have a great time.

TheWiltedRose · 11/12/2007 14:17

that would be great thank u lewis i gavnt had any money to buy clothes this year i thought id have the time but now then social messed me about

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