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Feeling down - need cheering up

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tammybear · 10/09/2004 12:37

Im really sorry, but I need to have a moan. Ive been feeling down the past few days. My job has fallen through so now not sure what to do. I was going to go college, but keep changing my mind about what to do (suppose to be enrolling Tuesday). Im thinking of doing Photography as its something Ive always wanted to do then maybe French, not too sure at the moment. Still in two minds. I dont know whether to go college or to go back to looking for a job. I am in so much money trouble. I usually end up in my overdraft each month, but the end of last month, I was way out of my overdraft, and some of my bills werent paid as I didnt have sufficient funds. Im not sure whether it is better for me to look for a job to try and sort myself out, as I would have been £40 better a week if I had that job.

I cant ask my mum or my dad for money. Theyre both in their overdrafts, mums too busy helping my stupid f*ing sister who quite frankly I hate (sorry but she really drives me mad!!) Exp says he has changed the maintenance back from £10 to £25 (suppose I should be thankful) but yesterday I brought dd her first pair of shoes. Cost me £28!! I asked exp if he could send me the £ for them. He said hed pay me half (again suppose its better than nothing).

Im worried about the next few months. Ive got my mum, dd, and sisters birthdays, plus Xmas where Ill have to buy everyone at least one present. I passed my driving test and cant see how Im ever going to be able to afford myself a car. I probably couldnt afford to keep one if I had one!

I hate living on my own. I know it sounds so stupid but there was a huge spider in my bathroom sink last night and I was too scared to kill it (pathetic arent I?) I dont mind if theyre on the floor and I can just step on them. I really need that spider killer spray. Well anyway I washed it down the sink and ever since Ive had all the plug holes covered up so it doesnt get back in! I cant move back home, as my sister took over my room and her old room is now dd's nursery for when she stays over. Plus it would drive me mad to go back home. I spent 18 years trying to get out of there!!

Sorry for moaning, but Ive got noone else to talk to as noone in RL listens to me

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tammybear · 11/09/2004 12:31

woke up this morning feeling okay, but just got an email from the childminder that was suppose to be looking after dd for the next two weeks when i was suppose to start work. she was counting on my money to help her out, so now i feel even more terrible and guilty as ive let her down now

dd keeps crying on and off, and im not sure why. we're just sat down eating lunch at the moment which has quieten her down a bit but she keeps starting again

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bonniej · 11/09/2004 12:54

haven't got much advice, but hope you feel better soon Tammybear

littlemel · 11/09/2004 13:53

try not to feel guilty - its not your fault after all, and you have got your own worries to contend with let alone someone elses - dont let it get you down - try and have a more cheerful day today!! x

tammybear · 11/09/2004 14:07

my contract for my rented house came this morning, the rent has gone up by £25 a month and noone has told me. dp told me this morning he cant come up next week so the next time i will see him will be oct/nov. mum thinks dd may have a slight ear infection

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littlemel · 11/09/2004 14:17

oh hun, you need a really big hug....i feel so sorry for you sweetie, you poor thing xxxx

tammybear · 11/09/2004 14:31

i feel like i could do with one but got noone to give me one

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SenoraPostrophe · 11/09/2004 14:33

sorry you're feeling so low, tammybear. I hate it when money just doesn't add up.

Have you actually looked into what you might get in tax credits if you worked 16 hours+ ? I don't get it myslef (being in Spain), but I know a couple of people who were quite a lot better off on it. They changed it deliberately to help people who were "locked in" to benefits (but probably didn't change it enough).

tammybear · 11/09/2004 14:35

when i thought i was getting this job, i went to lone parent new deal adviser and he told me i would be roughly about £40 better off a week if I got it. thats why im in two minds about whether to go college or go to work. or even do both

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littlemel · 11/09/2004 14:46

Here is a virtual hug....not as good as a real one I know....but hey [[[[huuuuuuuuug]]]]]] I bet your dd will give you a big cuddle if you ask her? x

tammybear · 11/09/2004 14:46

ooo bit of good news dp can come now least ill get my hug monday. dd's in the park with mum and is having a nice time so thats also another good thing

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tammybear · 11/09/2004 14:47

thanks littlemel. dd's been a bit grumpy today to give me one, but maybe when she gets back from the park she will if shes still in a good mood

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littlemel · 11/09/2004 14:51

i bet she will, grumpy or not! and anyway she should hopefully have cheered up if she has been having fun at the park! although my babys not here yet, I cant imagine there being anything more rewarding than having your little girl give you a cuddle and realising that you ar the most important thing in their life.
Great news about your dp, x

tammybear · 11/09/2004 14:57

it is definetly one of the best feelings in the world, but dd is very mingy with hugs and kisses. only when she feels like it lol

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tammybear · 11/09/2004 16:25

Just tried talking to my mum about my money problems, and why I am so down. She then butt in half way going on about what happened to her when she went in WHSmiths this morning to buy a cross stitch magazine ?!?!?!? Then shes on about I best cheer up before dp comes otherwise we'll just end up arguing due to my mood. Great support huh?

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