I subscribed to MN today because...
Over 16 years of a place to be and a place to get support. Birth, post birth, breastfeeding, babies, toddlers, children, childcare, schools, gynae health; work, studying as a mature student, fun, culture. Relationships.
Literally the only place I can tell people about my e-mop obsession and have anyone find it either interesting or useful. [BUY ONE]
Competitions. I won a big one way back which was extremely exciting, and a love2shop voucher in recent years when money was v v tight, also very exciting.
I use Oven Pride because MN. I had never previously cleaned an oven in my life and had no idea how. Ditto bathroom cleaning and a lot of other house and garden stuff that I just didn't learn growing up despite plenty of opportunities.
The 'What we're reading' board and the 50 books a year threads. I read and buy more books because of these threads.
The Westminstenders threads, FWR and politics for people, not activists (yes I know there are activists on here).
Being a carer. It's the loneliest place sometimes. MN was around when I couldn't leave the house.
Bereavement, grief and widowhood. Tbh I havent found Widowed and Young to be right for me, but MN has continued to be so.
Cheers @MNHQ. Hope you can keep going. (Though if you can't, thanks anyway. It's been emotional).