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Polly and her Dollies are counting down to Christmas

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StuckInPollyannaMode · 11/11/2022 09:52

Hello my lovelies

Is this going to be the thread where I finally get divorced? Will my Ring of Fabulousness ever be worn? Will the Divorce Tattinger be drunk?

I bloody well hope so. It's been a very long time coming.

Here we are again. In the main headline news... I'm still not fucking divorced from Geller. I've had to sign an affidavit for the absolute application to say yes, I want to proceed, because it's taken so bloody long.

The Dollies are amazing, brilliant and pains in the bum in equal measures Grin I can't believe how much they're growing up. For Christmas they want to learn how to make me a cup of tea for my present. I'll take that. DD1 hasn't had a good couple of weeks, not helped by me having a whole load of work done in the house so things here have been a bit chaotic. DD2 has been off school poorly with D&V, poor little mite.

Geller remains an eejit who is unable to put the Dollies first. The shenanigans have been unbelievable and of true Geller quality levels. I am rising above. And doing a lot of deep breathing. My parents have now moved house and my mother is being her usual self. I've distanced myself quite a bit. I did help them out for a day but that's it.

I'm becoming addicted to exercise again and have graduated to the fast lane in the swimming pool, hurrah. I've survived several spin classes and even treated myself to a new pair of trainers. My gardening is coming on nicely (I'm very good in autumn with slash and burn, I can do destruction) and I've now got my new shed up.

Work is insanely busy and I'm on the edge of a new possibility which will, if it comes off, be life changing for me and the Dollies in terms of security. It's going to be a crazy few months but I'll give it all I've got.

I haven't heard from Westley since I threw my toys out of the pram with him wanting to still be friends and message me randomly - no. I'm too good for breadcrumbing and I've got enough friends, thank you. I'm not dating, not planning on dating and finally feel like I'm starting to move on. But it's not a priority for me right now, although I do really miss cuddles. And sex!

Perhaps most excitingly, today I am trialling a new foundation. It's supposed to be a dupe of Estee Lauder's Double Wear, which I love, but I just can't justify the cost of for everyday wear.

As ever, if you're still following me, thank you. Without MN and you all I wouldn't be where I am today.

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ZeldaWillTellYourFortune · 01/07/2023 12:52

I miss the updates, too.

billy1966 · 01/07/2023 14:19

ZeldaWillTellYourFortune · 01/07/2023 12:52

I miss the updates, too.

Feels a bit like we were ghosted!😪🤣

pointythings · 01/07/2023 14:50

billy1966 · 01/07/2023 14:19

Feels a bit like we were ghosted!😪🤣

We weren't, we had a proper goodbye. When a chapter in someone's life ends and they're ready to move on, they should do that and not feel they owe their online cheer squad anything.

longtompot · 01/07/2023 15:06

Gah! I got excited there were some updates from Polly!

billy1966 · 01/07/2023 15:21

pointythings · 01/07/2023 14:50

We weren't, we had a proper goodbye. When a chapter in someone's life ends and they're ready to move on, they should do that and not feel they owe their online cheer squad anything.

It was a joke!🙄

Grrrpredictivetex · 01/07/2023 16:54

longtompot · 01/07/2023 15:06

Gah! I got excited there were some updates from Polly!

Me too. Understand why she's moved on but still miss her stories.

StuckInPollyannaMode · 14/07/2023 07:34

You called, friends in my phone?! How lovely!

I don’t even know where to begin! But I shall write you all a lovely long update (or three) later.

Headlines: Dollies are GREAT, house is a DIY and money pit but I love it, I’m just back from a long weekend in Cornwall, I’ve had a huge emergency op but I’m on the road to recovery. I’ve started a mini MBA, work is going well, mother still mad, brother good, life is GOOD.

Before I do so, and because I know how much you all love a Gellerism - I must get through the meeting Geller requested via email 3 weeks ago to ‘in light of the positive coparenting relationship we have managed to create, discuss some significant life decisions’

…so important he couldn’t fit me into his diary til today 😂 to be fair, there has been a LOT going on.

I’m running a book. So far we’ve got:

Engaged to Dauphinoise (yes, he still has the same girlfriend AND getting married is his favourite hobby)
Gay (can’t see him finally recognising this)
Madly in love with me (as an epiphany after above health issue)
Moving in with Dauphinoise (he hasn’t even introduced her to the girls yet and it’s been what, two years?)
Moving away (maybe he did get the job I gave his name to the recruiter for in Abu Dhabi?!)
Poisoned Dwarf moving down

The reality is - what he fails to realise - is that I actually don’t give a flying fig what he does as long as it doesn’t negatively affect the girls.

He had the nerve to message me earlier with

‘remind me to mention stress ball to you tomorrow’

I shall report back.

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MyfavouriteisA · 14/07/2023 08:29

Ah Polly How lovely to hear from you! Can’t wait for the update….

RandomMess · 14/07/2023 08:44

Sorry to here about the op, Flowers for continuing recovery.

Glad all else is good.

I will add to the sweepstake that whatever it is he needs you to tell the Dollies which you decline and tell him as a parent he needs to do that 🙄

billy1966 · 14/07/2023 09:26

MyfavouriteisA · 14/07/2023 08:29

Ah Polly How lovely to hear from you! Can’t wait for the update….

Ditto😁.

Mind that recovery.

Don't overdo it!

KatherineSwynford1403 · 14/07/2023 09:29

Am I being stupid, but I don't understand this. Is it a blog, or what?

TheCatterall · 14/07/2023 09:35

KatherineSwynford1403 · 14/07/2023 09:29

Am I being stupid, but I don't understand this. Is it a blog, or what?

@KatherineSwynford1403 its an update on a long running situation some of us feel emotionally invested in and we love hearing how @StuckInPollyannaMode is doing and triumphing in a true story of hope for the rest of us.

pointythings · 14/07/2023 10:37

Thank you for popping back! Don't get sucked in again though, we're here if you need us, but you owe us nothing.

Take care of yourself and KOKO. And maybe think of a name change to reflect who you are and how far you have come.

RobertsRadio · 14/07/2023 10:45

How lovely to hear from you Polly, looking forward to your update after the meeting with Gellar. Based on his track record, I'm betting on number one.

KatherineSwynford1403 · 14/07/2023 10:52

TheCatterall · 14/07/2023 09:35

@KatherineSwynford1403 its an update on a long running situation some of us feel emotionally invested in and we love hearing how @StuckInPollyannaMode is doing and triumphing in a true story of hope for the rest of us.

Thanks I will read from the start - who are the Dollies? It sounded like a 60s girl band when I first opened the thread!

TheCatterall · 14/07/2023 11:03

@KatherineSwynford1403 😂 I can totally see why you would think that. They are her daughters. :) definitely worth finding the first thread and just doing a ‘see all’ for OPs comments and working your way through the years!

longtompot · 14/07/2023 11:04

Wonderful to hear from you, but like said above you owe us nothing so do not feel pressured to post. Hope your recovery is going well & so glad the Dollies are well

@KatherineSwynford1403 this post is a culmination of the years of Polly finally divorcing her ex after all the shit he put her through. A lot of us have been with her from the start, some even met her! The Dollies are her dds.

VisitingThem · 14/07/2023 12:14

My money is on him moving and the meeting being how you can accommodate this for him.

LadyDanburysHat · 14/07/2023 12:55

Sorry to hear about your operations Polly. I hope you are recovering well. It is good to hear you are still sounding positive.

I love that meetings with Geller don't stress you out like they used to. You have really come so far.

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 14/07/2023 14:01

“Remind me to mention stress ball to you” - what a prat.

dexterslockedintheshedagain · 14/07/2023 14:32

Oh Polly, how I've missed you!

Mix56 · 14/07/2023 17:56

Polly, I've missed you, Sorry about the op. Was Geller of any help with the girls?
Oh à convocation, please wear the freedom ring!
Its surely about his upcoming engagement ?

TribeD · 14/07/2023 18:50

Hello Polly!

Lovely to read your update and looking forward to hearing what Gellers earth shattering news is!