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Dumpling no more - only the strong survive and we did No.1

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Teaandcakeplease · 04/01/2011 14:29

At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Kept thinkin' I could never live without him by my side;
But then I spent so many nights
Thinkin' how you did me wrong
And I grew strong Smile

This thread is for ex dumplings Any dumpling that feels like she has "mostly" moved past crisis into an "almost" sorted state can post and chat here as we continue our quest for serenity with a lot of laughs along the way and support.

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googoomama · 25/01/2011 21:46

Hi lovely Romney, honorary Geordie. So sorry about little Harry :( You did the right thing though. Hope he is at peace now.
How are you? Are you getting there? I really hope so. Lots of love x

romneymarsh · 25/01/2011 21:50

Hi Googoo, I think Im getting there a slight set back today with Harry but I will get there in the end. Thanks, and hope you enjoy your date with CD man.

googoomama · 25/01/2011 21:54

Oh I'm so pleased you are getting there. You actually sound brighter. I often think of you because I think your posts reveal a kind and gentle person who doesn't deserve all the shit that has come her way. And I always think that you live in a lovely part of the world and how much I would love to come for a cuppa one day (I'm a big nature lover/countryside girl myself) x

romneymarsh · 25/01/2011 22:03

It would be a pleasure Googoo you would be welcome anytime. I would love to come up to Northumberland one day, have to pop in to visit you, the beaches look totally amazing and where I live you couldnt be further from the sea. One day I will move back to Kent to be close to the sea.

Did you get you work issues sorted?

startingovernow · 25/01/2011 22:11

Oh ffs am having a really bad night, I've typed out two long posts & just as I was about to post them they disappeared

Patienceobtainsallthings · 25/01/2011 22:21

Thanks Kate,I just wish he could fess up I know he won't ,unless I have rock solid evidence but such a shame.if he was to come clean I could move on and keep on with my new serene co parenting plan.I'm not hurt or stressed,just dissapointed in him yet again.

googoomama · 25/01/2011 22:21

Oh Romney - you know I might just take you up on that! I'm planning to take lots of little trips round the country this year visiting old (and new) friends. You are SO welcome here anytime love. The beaches are out of this world. So is the countryside. Please feel free to come up. We could have some lovely walks and cups of tea. Work issues not really sorted. Sent boss a long letter. The deadline for doing what she wants me to do but what I'm arguing isn't in my job description is tomorrow. I've had no reply from her...
Starting :(

Patienceobtainsallthings · 25/01/2011 22:25

And silent witness was fab wasn't it with everything else going on in my life its a great show.
Went training tonight kick boxing can't feel my legs .

googoomama · 25/01/2011 22:26

Patience - wow. Kick boxing. Warrior like. Good on ya :)

startingovernow · 25/01/2011 22:33

Ok, third & final attempt! Well I just got another nasty email from Norm so I am now offically awarding myself the honorary award for being the first Double Dumpling to have come full circle TWICE during the course of this thread Sad Sad

Rom, so sad you had to go through that today & worse to read about the connection to your mum Sad. Am glad to feel your making progress though & I agree with Goo that you sound to be such a kind & gentle person that has got treated v badly ((Hugs))

Goo, I so love your sense of humour " But you see, I was in Morrisons. So I'm allowed to be scum ". Grin You just managed to raise a smile from me despite my misery!

Kate, thank you for your kind words & I also will be waiting for a full date report Smile

ET, sadly I agree, I think I have to chalk this one up to experience Sad. I also agree that most of the men we talk about on this thread are not capable of being honest!

Patience, so sorry to hear you've been dragged into all this again. Sadly you will prob never get the truth from xh.

Happy, hope things have calmed down a bit with ds. ((Hugs))

Waves to Pink, Tea, Mumfun, Getting, Old & anyone I've forgotten.

Oh & just to top it all off. I got a text from xh earlier to arrange access for tomorrow afternoon. I sent a friendly text back saying no prob & asking what time. Given that I am dropping dc's to a center where xh is working tomorrow & that he is without a car till next wk, I also offered to drop them all back to his house if he'd prefer to have dc's there. His response "around 4". F*** great, not exactly the response I expected from the man who stood infront of me last Sun with tears in his eyes saying "he knew he'd done me wrong". I hope to christ he doesn't kick off again tomorrow as I don't think I can cope with any more drama or upset!

startingovernow · 25/01/2011 22:36

Think I could do with a little kick boxing myself atm!

Goo, good luck for dealing with your boss. Hopefully she'll see the error of her ways!

googoomama · 25/01/2011 22:38

Oh Starting - so sorry about Norm. You are a very strong person and a lovely one and you have been dealing with such a lot recently with dignity, strength and humour. Norm's loss. And as for exh - well, it's all words with these fellas isn't it? They like a good cry and a sentimental phrase. My exh AND exbf just the same. But they're really crying for themselves. Good job we have so much love in our hearts x

Mumfun · 25/01/2011 22:45

Starting -sorry Norms not come through for you. Its so hard and youve had a heck of a week. Hope you can find some other positive stuff to help you over the next while. (())

Teaandcakeplease · 25/01/2011 22:47

De-Fragging my PC so it's slooowwwww tonight but Starting so sorry to hear about Norm Sad But at least you've had (until recently) some fantastic sex and fun Wink So not all wasted, but he is a prize wally as you're an amazing women and this will be his loss big time!

I suspect being the strong woman you are you'll bounce back no matter what he does. You're an inspiration as always, can't believe your ex H's text though Angry Why? Why be so rude? None of it makes sense. He's such a screw up. You were trying to be nice.

Googoo - never fail to bring a smile to my face. Love you my internet friend Wink We must meet sometime x

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Patienceobtainsallthings · 25/01/2011 22:48

Hugs starting,you have loads going on in your life ,no time for those that don't make the grade.sending u big hugs and a family size trifle.

Patienceobtainsallthings · 25/01/2011 22:54

Whats de fragging ?
ps loads of fit men and I was the only grown up female and they all want to teach me LOL

Teaandcakeplease · 25/01/2011 22:55

Disk Defragmenter on my PC. Sorry I'm not even sure De-Fragging is a word tbh Smile

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googoomama · 25/01/2011 22:55

Oh Tea - yes, we must meet up. That brought a little tear to my eye x
Patience - family sized trifles have seen me through some bad times mate. Best ones are from Morrisons Wink
Night night all you inspriational and fab women. As Kate says - stay strong. We have lived to fight another day x

startingovernow · 25/01/2011 22:57

Ladies I am so glad to have you in my life. It is so lovely to have such lovely friends offering support & kindness Smile.

I've just received this email from Norm so I think he may be beginning to see the error of his ways! "I'm sorry I'v hurt you I know you have had more than your fair share of that, I am now going to stop this stupid text/email crap. This is not me and I need to sort that out. If you are willing to give me the space I will contact you next week to meet and talk. If not I do understand".

Am not sure how I feel right now tbh. Norm is so nice in lots of ways but I can't allow myself to be dragged into such un-necessary turmoil. Haven't replied & am just going to sit with it for now.

Teaandcakeplease · 25/01/2011 22:59

I've volunteered to help on the next divorce and separation recovery course in London. Feeling quite excited tbh. That's my big news. You just listen really to the others in the group, but it should be really great.

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Patienceobtainsallthings · 25/01/2011 23:02

Thing that gets me is I'm not really affected by X s fuckwittery this week.last week I was in a very nasty place ,this week its more Ffs im too tired to fight with u just give me closure u knob.I think she is his rock.has listened to all his bullshit and agreed that he has done nothing wrong.ha ha ha silly wee lassie and she looks like a rat apparently lol squeak squeak squeak x
I however look fabulous am quietly confident have 2 wonderful kids and probably will snog someone fairly soon x

Teaandcakeplease · 25/01/2011 23:03

Googoo - if you happen to be down this way please call me? Or anyone else for that matter...
I'm soaking the mixed fruit over night to make a Barabrith tomorrow. Mmmm yum. Love it buttered with a cup of tea Smile

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startingovernow · 25/01/2011 23:18

Tea, that is fantastic news. Will be a great thing to be involved in & I'm sure you will get so much out of it on a personal level.

Patience, trifle has been replaced by cigs Blush. Bought another pack today about 3 hrs after I swore I was done with them Blush. Am currently trying to adopt P Half*rds "how to quit without feeling shit" approach. Will be rushing out to buy amino acids tomorrow Grin

Patienceobtainsallthings · 25/01/2011 23:29

Me too starting ,fuck it,I'm away for a smoke now,I won't smoke forever but tonight I do.watching sex and the city re runs .

thereturnofElsieTanner · 25/01/2011 23:48

Starting, Norm sounds a bit confused actually. You've got me wondering what he's playing at and I've never even seen the man!

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