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PITH1 · 19/03/2023 21:41

I'm 30, a single mum of 2 DC (7 and 3), broke and moving 8 hours away to Scotland next week where we don't know a soul. I'm currently living in temporary accommodation and have no chance of being housed where I currently live. I added myself to open housing lists all over the UK and have been offered a gorgeous little maisonette flat in Scotland on the edge of a small town about 30min from Glasgow. Lots of green space and a small school. Have visited and really liked it. My children's father doesn't want anything to do with them and hasn't since my youngest was born so that isn't an issue. I don't have family support and I haven't been happy for a long time here and have been wanting a fresh start but I'm nervous and it's taken a lot of guts for me to do this. Does anyone have any stories/tips about moving far away on your own? Especially with young DC. Or can anyone tell me their experience of living in Scotland? Making friends there? Thanks for reading x

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Blingstar · 17/08/2025 07:19

@pith3best thread ever! Lang may yer lum reek.

RubyJack · 17/08/2025 08:33

I actually checked on my watched threads last night to see if there was any news from you :)
Great to hear positive updates.

RaspberryCloud · 17/08/2025 08:36

Oh this is lovely to read on a Sunday morning. So happy you’re doing well - and keep going wee hamster!!! 💪🏻

sonicmum2002 · 17/08/2025 09:05

Good luck with your driving test!! Love hearing your updates and so glad you're all doing well. Sending a hug from a sunny Edinburgh.

NisekoWhistler · 26/01/2026 15:30

I often wonder about the hamster and how you’re getting on

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