-Spend my Christmas with an abusive partner, because I left him 3 years ago thank to the amazing women on Mumsnet who work tirelessly to educate others about what abuse actually is and push people to expect better
-Receive a message from another ex who has been in touch every Christmas for years because thanks to MN I realised he really didn't treat me very well when we were together and so I blocked him earlier in the year. I wish him well but it was time for me to stop being 'kind' to him and disregard my own feelings in the process
-go on any dates after one went quite badly wrong and I realised I still have more work to do on building myself a really lovely life alone. I have put my time and energy into ME and got happier for it. You really don't need a partner and definitely not a rubbish one.
Next year I commit to walking firmly away from any shit men I come into contact with, working on meeting nice people who are deserving of my company, building my confidence still further and helping other women on here getting out of their shit relationships too. Because it is worth it and you can be ok on your own.
So thank you everyone here for making a real difference. There are some amazing women on here 