Battling on!

[lollipop7]

So I'm starting a new thread following on from 0I don't know what to do" as we're almost full.
Blimey! How did that happen!

Seems lots of you are rather ruddy marvellous and want to keep going on this journey with me so I'm opening a new chapter.
Will be back with a proper update later 💐

Hope you're feeling better today. I also encourage you to go to the interview. If nothing else, getting dressed for it will give you confidence, and it'll look damn amazing that you're making an effort to provide for your kids. And if you can't face it, no one here will blame you. You've been through hell.

Hugs to you Lollipop

Lollipop I know you dont like the idea of a refuge but I think you would get a lot more help and support ...... I know that my mum would desperately struggle being around young children again no matter how much she loves them and me....... I am so sorry this isn't getting easier for you.

So sorry to hear this Lollipop. I am a grandparent/kinship carer and have two boys live with me who are in their early to mid teens. I had them from babies. They came to me when I was forty but now I am mid fifties and it does make a difference. I have two other gs's and find I really cannot cope with the toddler stage any more . I just feel I have done my bit now and I have had it. I have brought up two families.

I am not sympathising with your mum op, not at all. I just don't think you can live with her any more. I bet she feels bad about her behaviour today though along with a sore head if she has had a drink or two.

I would go for the interview. Don't let your dm's outburst over childcare put you off op. She sounds angry and resentful and is hitting out at you when it is your ex she should be aiming her anger at.

You need your own space asap. I fully understand why you feel you cannot go into a refuge; at least you are living with the devil you know.

Well I suppose nothing ventured nothing gained. I’ve put my son in the nursery for a whole day and am going to go and try my best. Good practice if nothing else.

Will let you all know how much of a fool I make of myself!

Well done on giving it everything you've got, nothing ventured nothing gained

Thanks @RandomMess
What will be will be!

Chin up! You can do it.

Hello @MrsBertBibby !
Well it will be a case of winging it but who knows.......

Oh, go girl ! You never know if you do not try. Getting an interview is a success on its on so congratulations . Be yourself

Go for it lollipop!
As you say, good practice if nothing else. Good luck

Good luck Lollipop

Best of luck tomorrow, Lollipop.

Good luck today Lollipop! Thinking of you!

Good luck today lollipop!

Wishing you the very best of luck today Lollipop.

Good luck x

Hope all goes well today for you!

The very best of luck to you

So.... how'd it go?!?!

It went ok. I think!
I actually enjoyed it, they were very nice people.
Don’t think I’ll get it but good practice nonetheless. I did my best that’s the main thing.

Thanks everyone for the support and good luck wishes. Appreciate it x

Well done you! I hope this gives you a nice confidence boost.

go you! well done to you. if you dont get the job, then you can use this as valuable experience. If they hadn't thought that you were a good candidate then they wouldn't have interviewed you in the first place. You are an absolute legend, your kids are so lucky to have you as their mum. I wish I could have half the resolve and sheer guts that you have.

@Idontmeanto Thanks x

@KarenW Thank you. I’m quite sure I’m nothing special, I’m just bumbling along. Fear is my biggest motivator. Fear of my babies being away from me. Fear I can’t deliver them a future. Fear of him.

I hope you are ok?