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Sarahlouisemamofgirls · 12/10/2025 15:48

So il start by saying I'm worried and feel useless. I'm a mum of 4 daughters and I'm so so scared about Christmas. I do suffer ptsd and anxiety so that doesn't help. This year I fled domestic abuse and unfortunately as of last week lost my job through no fault of my own. Are there any places that help mothers in this situation? I worry that I won't be able to make them smile or get them a gift they'd like. The two little ones still believe in santa and keep talking about all this magic. I won't go into the details as I find it frankly embarrassing that I've even had to ask for some sort of help but this year's been enough already what can I do to make this happen? Obviously im actively and franticly job searching ive never been out of work the whole 18 years since leaving school so this is like a kick in the bollocks so to speak..Thanks

ImaniMumsnet · 12/10/2025 16:03

Hello OP,
We're just bobbing on here to say that we're so sorry to hear you're going through this, OP.
We hope you don't mind, but when these threads are flagged to us we like to link to our web-guides, which we hope may be helpful. If you'd like to, please do feel free to take a look at our https://www.mumsnet.com/webguide/domestic-violence Domestic
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We've also had a number of reports from people concerned about this thread so, as we usually do in these circs, 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.

OP, 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.

Sorry to hijack your thread briefly there, OP – we really hope you get it all sorted soon.
Very best wishes from all at MNHQ Flowers

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