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Taking responsibility

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welbeck Fri 09-Jul-21 15:17:32

that's wonderful Flossiebo, and a good encouragement to all of us.
thank you !

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Gwyneth Fri 09-Jul-21 15:01:22

Well done Flosiebo and good luck for all your future plans.

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Aldom Fri 09-Jul-21 14:52:24

A brave decision Flosiebo. So pleased you have taken life 'by the horns'. Perhaps with time you will not be taken for granted quite as much. I hope so. Enjoy your weekend away when your birthday comes round again. Please let us know how it goes. Thank you for the update. Best wishes. flowerssmile

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Aveline Fri 09-Jul-21 14:49:24

Great to hear this. I bet they'll suddenly stop taking you for granted. Have a great time on your holiday. Take pics and share them with us. sunshine

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Mollygo Fri 09-Jul-21 14:44:35

Well done. Enjoy your life.

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MerylStreep Fri 09-Jul-21 14:43:17

Well done.
Always remember: the squeaky wheel gets the oil.

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Lin52 Fri 09-Jul-21 14:40:42

Excellent, enjoy your new life.

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JaneJudge Fri 09-Jul-21 14:31:17

well done x

the weekend away sounds fabulous grin

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NotSpaghetti Fri 09-Jul-21 14:30:51

Great news!
Well done you. I hope you have a lovely relaxing time.... or a wild and energetic one if that takes your fancy!

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Ginny42 Fri 09-Jul-21 14:30:42

That takes courage. Well done!

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Infinity2 Fri 09-Jul-21 14:25:14

Flossiebo - in my experience everyone is happy with you if you are doing what THEY want, and your hopes and desires become ignored and of no more importance.
Good for you putting yourself first for once ! Life is short. You are unique and valuable and there’s no one else like you in the entire world. Put yourself first and value your own needs more than those of your family. You’ve done MORE than your share in the past. Time to find out what lovely things you want to enjoy and do. ?❤️?

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Soozikinzi Fri 09-Jul-21 14:13:42

Good glad you’re taking control and doing the things you want to do . Well done Flossie !

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Mattsmum2 Fri 09-Jul-21 14:10:38

Fabulous. You’ve done a wonderful thing xx

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geekesse Fri 09-Jul-21 14:09:14

Good for you!

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Parsley3 Fri 09-Jul-21 13:38:32

Well done, Flossiebo. That’s the way to do it. ?

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Flossiebo Fri 09-Jul-21 13:30:58

I am sorry, I cannot find my original post to update.
For anyone who remembers, I posted fairly recently about being upset that my son and DiL made a huge fuss about her mums birthday, whilst essentially ignoring mine.
There was a lot of lovely support and advice, so I just wanted to update you all.

Three things have happened which have made me feel so much more in control, I have;
Booked a (solo) long weekend in a Warner hotel, upgraded to a posh room and wine with dinner for my next birthday.
Said 'no' on several occasions when I would normally have tied myself in knots trying to accommodate their needs.
Accepted that they love me, but are just not that interested in my life - I visited my friend and no interest was shown in where I had been, what I had done etc., So now, instead of telling them and feeling rebuffed by them, I just don't tell them and pity them, missing out on such fascinating news (tongue in cheek)?
It is a lot less lonely being alone.
Anyway, just a final,thank you all for the support?

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