Am l lucky?

[Moier]

Recently posted on another thread that l got a pay out for an accident. ( became a millionaire)i
I'm not afraid to say.
I was thrown under a bus by an ex partner.. he was definitely an ex.. l ran away from him in the middle of the night with my daughter ( not his) with no shoes on and both in our pj's. This because of DV due to me telling him about a drugged gang rape that happened to me before l met him.. him accusing me of lying and saying l was having a gang bang.
Got to safety.
I became disabled as a result.
Too many operations to remember.
Took me 16 years to get compensation.
It was just over 2 million.
I still live in the house l was brought up in.
Council l bought it.
Had it adapted.
Bought my daughters an house each near me .
There is money there whenever they need it.
They care for me when l need it.
Their kids are all ASD and home educated.. eldest is now at local uni and lives at home and works part time.
No one is spoilt.
We are lucky to have loads of holidays.. but usually Europe.
To me apart from the houses we just live like we always did.
We didn't want big houses with pools.
Daughters have hot tubs etc.
We have no money worries.. but loads of health worries both physically and mentally.
Everyone of us .
Just had 3 private messages on here saying how lucky l was.🤷‍♀️
I can afford to go private for my health. I have also used the NHS.
I will probably end up with a leg amputation.
I have a stoma.
I only have half a vagina.
I could go on about loads and loads other physically things.
I've had counselling all this time and been in psychiatric hospitals.
Just paid private for EMDR.
I'm allergic to opiates.
Strongest pain meds l can take is paracetamol.
I vape marijuana..( dry herb vape that doesn't smell) on average one night per week.
I do NOT get high.. it relaxes my body so the pain is less intense.
Am l lucky because l have this money and no money worries?.
I don't claim Disability benefits or any other benefits.
( l used to before the pay out).I'm even allowed my pension this year.
I've tried suicide twice..
Before my Grandkids were born.. definitely wouldn't now..
My family are my life..
I'm happy with that..

I don’t think you’re lucky if money is paid out due to an accident as obviously that means life changing injuries & health issues. I suppose you are luckier than some who have accidents but get no compensation?

Well in the nicest possible way, I don't envy you, so no.

@ffonfusedm

It wasn't an accident.. it attempted murder.
He got jailed.

You poor thing. No amount of money could make up for the trauma you've experienced and the damage to your health. People who say you are lucky are just ignorant and totally lacking in empathy.

None of that sounds lucky to me. And to be honest, I'd rather have no money at, all than any of what you have been through.

Not lucky at all, most people will probably earn £2million over their working lives, you have been compensated for not having a working life. For your injuries it’s a paltry sum.

Not lucky but fortunate that you were able to claim compensation despite it taking years.

I doubt there are many people who would swap places with you

Bloody hell, you’re not ‘lucky’ to have endured all that! The money/security you now have is lovely I’m sure, but it’s not a way I’d want to come into that level of cash to be honest. I’m so sorry that happened to you. People are weird!

Awww thankyou for the lovely messages.
Hand on heart I'd rather it not happen and I'd have been working and skint.
I did a lot of voluntary work when l could.. with the Well Womens centre.

No, you’re obviously not lucky to have gone through what you did and it’s not a lot of money to live on for your whole life.

It’s weird that people are PMing you on here to insist that you are. Report them.

You deserve that payout and I'm glad you have it.

You are not lucky you just got what you were entitled to - compensation for something awful being done to you. Do your best to enjoy your life now, you deserve it!

It’s weird that people are PMing you on here to insist that you are. Report them.

Absolutely.

Apologies for saying accident OP although I did mean generally.

Just the 3..l blocked..not any more after l posted.
No problem about saying accident..
I'm fine.
All is well.

Do you mean you were literally thrown under a bus by an ex? I originally read it as figurative.

I guess that you could say that if you have to be horrifically injured then ending up with compensation for it means that you are luckier than someone who is horrifically injured and not compensated.

But it is a bit like me saying that my house is cleaner than the elephant house at the zoo. It may be true but it is a very low bar.

I hope that you do well and please use at least some of the money for something really lovely.

Goodness! No! Not lucky. But you have your family and this is a bloody blessing. But for no amount of money would I want to have been through the terrible things you have. You are so strong and incredibly patient (judging by your reaction to receiving utterly ridiculous pms like that!).

I'm glad he is jailed! what an evil person.

Well done on getting compensation

No you are not lucky. You deserve every penny. What you’ve been through & are still going through is nothing short of horrific. I sincerely hope you and your family have found peace or are near to it and have happy lives 💐

Not "lucky" you thoroughly and absolutely deserve every single penny and I bet you would hand it all back if you could have your healthy body back. Enjoy it, well as much as you physically can, have your holidays and help your children financially. Shame it took so long for you to be compensated!!

No you aren’t lucky. I wouldn’t take all the money in the world for the traumatic experience and health conditions you describe.

You completely deserve your compensation, and don’t let people make you feel guilty about it.

What did they say in the PMs? Were they begging for money?