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downtoearth Fri 18-Nov-22 10:23:12

That after being on GN for many years,I read and lurked,after being quite a chatty poster.
Life got in the way,a long relationship break down due to him cheating led to a loss of confidence and just feeling totally invisible and unlovable.
I had lost heart with GN also,any slight remarks I made seemed overlooked even though it has been a lifeline to me,as many familiar names are like knowing a real lufe friend.
A few days ago I posted and asked for hugs and was blown away by the response,I genuinely feel very warm inside because if this,and it has given me confidence to start a second thread and starting to post again on others threads, so thankyou all your kindness has really helped.

dragonfly46 Sun 20-Nov-22 11:36:57

So pleased to hear this downtoearth. We all feel rock bottom at times and hugs from even virtual friends do mean a lot.
Sending more hugs your way x

mar76 Sun 20-Nov-22 11:37:11

Downtoearth thanks

Penelopebee Sun 20-Nov-22 12:38:07

Here's an extra hug xxx enjoy xxx

kittypaws49 Sun 20-Nov-22 13:45:44

A big hug from me too !

Auntieflo Sun 20-Nov-22 14:02:42

Downtoearth, how lovely to hear that you are gradually finding your 'you' again.
I send another {{{hug}}} and hope you are not too squeezed.

hulahoop Sun 20-Nov-22 14:09:56

*Down to earth *I think most of us has posted things we have felt important and not had a response I know I have, but I have also had support sorry you have felt let down here is another ((hug)).

nipsmum Sun 20-Nov-22 14:35:59

Hi down-to-earth, we all need hugs sometimes, heres one from me💞

DeeDe Sun 20-Nov-22 14:38:05

Keep going x

Pittcity Sun 20-Nov-22 15:03:37

For a lovely lady.

CountryMouse22 Sun 20-Nov-22 15:07:53

Gransnet is much more inclusive and comfortable than Mumsnet which feels rather competitive and one-up-womanship orientated! I also question whether some posts are genuine on there.

Tanjamaltija Sun 20-Nov-22 16:14:54

I missed that one, so here are some new hugs from across the sea. <3

Summerfly Sun 20-Nov-22 16:19:04

So glad you’re feeling better downtoearth.
Hugs and 🌻🌻🌻 from me. 🤗

Jess20 Sun 20-Nov-22 17:19:47

I'm another who missed your post downtoearth so, ((((BIG HUG)))) ❤️

ElaineRI55 Sun 20-Nov-22 17:30:30

So pleased to hear you're getting your confidence back and responses in GN have helped. ❤️

catwoman Sun 20-Nov-22 18:14:32

Sending big hugs. I don't know if my comments are seen, but hopefully you see this. 💐🥰

Chocolatelovinggran Sun 20-Nov-22 18:34:49

Welcome back downtoearth. I hope that you are feeling better, and continue to enjoy life in Grandsnetland.

Luckygirl3 Sun 20-Nov-22 18:38:31

Good to have you back - consider yourself well and truly hugged!

downtoearth Sun 20-Nov-22 18:42:26

Thankyou all so much your hugs and kindness are really appreciated,and returned to you all.
For anyone one today who is feeling low I send an extra warm hug,you really are a lot of lovely grans

merlotgran Sun 20-Nov-22 18:52:45

I’m glad you have found your fun and cheery self again, downtoearth.

When life drags us down it’s a huge relief when we find ourselves bobbing back up to the surface.

knspol Sun 20-Nov-22 19:16:17

Don't often post on here myself but do understand what you mean about posts that are important to you and seem to be ignored/dismissed. Welcome back and keep on posting!

HousePlantQueen Sun 20-Nov-22 19:36:49

Lovely to hear from you again, hope life is starting to get better for you. GN is at it's finest when any of us are going through difficult times, as many can testify. For you wine

JPB123 Sun 20-Nov-22 19:51:43

Last again…but so pleased you feel uplifted.GN can certainly put a spring in our steps.Big,big hugs again.x

Daisydaisydaisy Sun 20-Nov-22 20:49:22

Love this ♡

Joane123 Sun 20-Nov-22 20:52:18

From me flowers

BlueSapphire Sun 20-Nov-22 21:17:49

Sending hugs from me too!