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im so broke..i ran out of food today.

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penniless · 19/11/2006 19:47

and i cant afford to buy anymore
im a regular but ive changed my name because im a proud person.
my dh walked out on me a year agoalthough he hangs around a lot still..he pays maintenance which takes me over the is threshold. so i only get tax creditsbut when we were together i took out a loan..a few years ago when i was earning and now im left with the payments to manage..ive just registered as self employed but im not getting any worki spent a lot of money getting my business up and running now im not getting any return im 500 pounds overdrawn at the banki cant stay afloat anymoreive no money for christmas prersents, no money for anything, the fridge is empty, i cant put petrol in the car,o told my mum today because id got so desperate but she wasnt interested, im so unhappy, how the hell did i end up like this, i dont want sympathy, just wanted to posdt it and get it off my chest

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lulumama · 19/11/2006 21:44

YG - can you use a contribution to that?

does anyone know if you can use the tesco vouchers without the matching clubcard!

Crackle · 19/11/2006 21:46

How kind!

People shouldn't ever be afraid to ask for help.

Glassofwine · 19/11/2006 21:47

Yorkiegirl - thank you for sorting it, are you sure we can't contribute in some way?

Yorkiegirl · 19/11/2006 21:48

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penniless · 19/11/2006 21:51

i dont know what to say..you are all being so kind..yorkiegirl has kindly done an onlone shop for me so now the kids can look forward to spag bol for tea tomorrow

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fireflyxmasfairylights2 · 19/11/2006 21:51

Yorkie, that's great... I am in NI but again, happy to help if I possibly can..have a trip to make to the PO tomorrow anyway

sideways · 19/11/2006 21:56

Penniless, take care of yourself, I hope things work out for you and please post again if you need more help

Pixiefish · 19/11/2006 21:56

glad to hear penniless xx

ISawTortoiseKissingSantaClaus · 19/11/2006 21:56

Thats great.Well done YG and so kind of you to help out a fellow MNer. I would if i could.

penniless · 19/11/2006 21:59

i just need to try and sort out the finances now, my bank havent been too helpful so far

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lulumama · 19/11/2006 21:59

bless you yorkie girl..you are a good soul....

penniless...i hope you get through this hard time and see that there is always help and support...xxx

FrannyandZooey · 19/11/2006 22:08

Nice one YG

busybusymum · 19/11/2006 22:12

penniless, yorkiegirl has got you sorted food wise for a while what about next week?
I am not "loaded" but can certainly help a fellow mum.(there but the grace of god...etc etc) Please let me know if I can help. I dont know you or anyone else here in rl and certainly wouldnt pass your details on to anyone. just one word and I'll do you a grocery shop.
What are you doing for xmas pressies for the kiddies? I'm not trying to panic you just wondering if we can help with that?

UCM · 19/11/2006 22:14

Penniless, hope things improve. YG - nice one!!

AitchTwoOh · 19/11/2006 22:18

yorkiegirl, thank you. you are a very, very decent woman.
and penniless, let us know if there is anything anyone can do for the longer term. i know that people are doing toys and things for soapy, but i'm going to do tokens that might be useful for older kids. i'm sure soapy has a plan for it all...

ellesbells · 19/11/2006 22:19

same here peniless if i can help you over xmas i will. hope you feel a bit better love to you and your dchildren xx

penniless · 19/11/2006 22:21

thank you everyone, i havent thought to next week yet and ill be honest and say i havent given christmas a thought

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busybusymum · 19/11/2006 22:22

thats fine penniless, what can I do? Can I do a little shop for you, make up a hamper or buy a pressie for one of the children?

lissiew · 19/11/2006 22:23

just nipped in to see how you are. what a lovely thing to have done. please penniless, if i can help in any way at all just let me know. ive been in the same position. were here to help

soapbox · 19/11/2006 22:24

I do indeed have a plan

A rather big one actually!

penniless · 19/11/2006 22:32

o dont know what to say..im overwhelmed..it doesnt seem right to accept the help as there are so many people worse off than me

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helenhismadwife · 19/11/2006 22:33

please tell someone you trust on here who you are, I would happily send some money to a paypal account or something so that someone can order some food for you and your little ones from the supermarket.

I have been where you are, and have gone days without eating to make the food last longer for the kids, it is not your fault so please accept help that is being offered.

Yorkiegirl · 19/11/2006 22:34

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busybusymum · 19/11/2006 22:36

penniless please look at it this way, i can help you in a small way now and then you can help me if I am in a similar situation. Us mums will always stick together. Tell me/us what you want us to do?

penniless · 19/11/2006 22:39

ive got food coming tomorrow..and tax credits on weds..so this week is fine

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