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Hi, Lomg time watcher, first time posting. I have a very complicated relationship with my parents and no longer have anything to do with my sister and her children. I will try and keep it as brief as I can. My sister was in a DV relationship for over 20 years, met him at very young and left school at 13! She has two children to him and honestly things he has done to my siste...

I worked from home for 2 years and just started returning to office. Ive got a lovely but highly strung dog. Ive arranged dog day care for office days. They pick him up morning and hes gone for about 3 hours (varies) hes brought back then they come back a few hours later for a wee stop and a cuddle. Im back a couple of hours later. Hes not in a crate he has run of downstairs, fr...

Hypothetically, if your high achieving, but extremely "working class" child was offered a full bursary to a private school for sixth form, would you take it? Knowing he would not have much in common with his peers and would know he is much less affluent. Having attended state schools in areas of high deprivation for his previous education. Has anyone got any experience of thi...

We are attending an overseas wedding of a family friend in a few weeks and need a gift. I messaged the bride who said that they haven't done a gift list as they know people have already spent a lot to attend the wedding but something homemade would be appreciated. I am not at all talented or crafty but don't want to go empty handed. Any one have any ideas? Much be reasonably s...

8 weeks pregnant and I have to say that so far, it hasn’t been easy. The difference I feel hormonally and physically is already taking a toll. I’m quite an active person, and the battle I’ve had with myself because I’m so tired and then not having the motivation to do anything, has just taken a toll mentally. Aside from speaking to my partner about it all, I’ve never felt so lon...