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Lolo2021 · 18/03/2021 08:09

I got made redundant during Covid when I was 7 months pregnant so that was bad timing as I couldn't find new job then. I had some savings which I was to use for renovations and to see my maternity year with baby. For ripped off by builder who ran off with 20k. I had to pay for a new guy to come in and finish so what should have costed 20k landed up being double and literally all my savings gone that I saved up for last 15 years of working gone :( I cried, I even had suicidal thoughts. All this happened while I was still nursing a 3 week old. She is now 7 weeks old and I still haven't gotten over it and honestly really stressed financially and emotionally. I'm not sure what I'm trying to get out of this post. I suppose just a platform to vent and write my feelings as I am in a dark place and scared. Seeker help and it hasn't worked yet

DawnMumsnet · 18/03/2021 09:58

Hi @Lolo2021,

We're sorry to hear you're going through such a stressful time - it must be especially hard when you have such a young baby to look after.

We hope you don't mind, but when these threads are flagged up to us we usually add a link to our Mental Health resources. You can also go to the Samaritans website or email them on [email protected], or call them, free of charge, any time, on 116 123. Support from other Mumsnetters is great and we really hope you'll be able to take some comfort from your fellow posters, but as other MNers will tell you, it's really a good idea to seek real-life help and support as well.

We've moved your thread over to our Mental Health topic as we feel that's a more sensitive place for you to post about your feelings.

We really hope things start looking up for you soon. Flowers

DawnMumsnet · 18/03/2021 16:33

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