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Mummy621 · 21/10/2025 22:51

Hello everyone, please bare with me I’m shaking right now worried about sharing and people judging me, I’m a survivor of dv been out of the relationship for a year waiting on cps to decide if they will prosecute, I’m always trying to do my best for my children but I always feel it’s not good enough obviously because of the previous dv relationship I couldn’t give them everything I wanted but now I’m free I want to give them the best Christmas I can this year, does anyone have any good suggestions to buy the cheapest ps5. Laptop, android tablet, electric scooter and tv from? I know these may sound like extravagant gifts but my children have put these on their Santa list for the past 4 years but due to being in the relationship I had no access to the bank cards and stuff so wasn’t able to get them these gifts they’d ask for and they really are good kids so I really want to make sure they don’t feel disappointed again for another christmas, I honestly feel like my daughter hates me because I stayed in the relationship but I’m hoping as she gets older she will understand it wasn’t that easy for me to just leave, I’m sorry for rambling and I don’t even know if this makes any sense to people there’s so much more I want to say and speak to people about as I feel it will help me especially with my PTSD but I’m unsure if I have to create different post, thank you to anyone if I get any replies

HopeMumsnet · 22/10/2025 10:59

Hello everyone,

As we usually do in these circumstances, we're putting our heads round the door with some important reminders.

Right now we can't see any evidence to indicate that the OP isn't above board – if we did, we'd remove the thread straight away. But the truth is that, sadly, we at MNHQ can't know with 100% certainty that any poster is genuine, no matter who they are or how long they have been here. As frustrating as it is, we're not able to vouch for anyone here.

So we always ask users to remember that not everyone on the internet is who they say they are – and remind folk not to give more to another poster, either financially (in cash or gifts) or emotionally (in time or care and support) than they'd be prepared to lose if things went wrong. Though, we strongly advise against parting with any cash or giving away your personal details, and if you receive a PM which makes you uneasy - report it to us and we’ll take a look.

We've compiled some useful links posted by Mumsnetters into a financial issues webguide, so that people experiencing difficulties can find all the relevant information in one place

Sorry to hijack your thread briefly there, OP – we really hope you have the loveliest Christmas and that your family is back on its feet as soon as possible. You've done well getting away, a peaceful day will be perfect. 💐

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