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Hello uk lady, that's a great idea of Anna's about the letter.
Mich, our very own TV star. I watched you yesterday and you did FANTASTICALLY. And you were live in the studio as well......how did you not get emotional when you were talking about it all? My heart was in my mouth! well done, and let's hope 2012 sees you continue to move forward: you're right, there will be down days, and I liked what Paul said about not denying your feelings, it is more a case of coping with them 
Thanks Sparkling....
Yes, Louise,I thought I would be nervous, but wasn't at all...and that's the thing...I can actually talk about things without crying too much now as well. Sometimes I do still cry but it's not the wracking sobs it was once. As I mentioned elsewhere, I am a little daunted about what will be happening this year, as I know I will have to see a Sol, move and get financial matters sorted...so will have to see him( I haven't physically seen him since 25th Oct), and I don't want to have to see him either as it does make me feel agitated.
I am going this morning though for the one to one interview for the NHS volunteering work, so wilol let you know how it went later...
OOH good luck with that, fingers crossed 
hi all and thanks for your advice on my daughter, i will sit down tonight and write them letters.....
mich good luck for today with your interview....xxx
I'm starting college tommorow doing a catering course for 3 weeks so that will keep my mind of things for a while and also looking into doing other volunteer work in my area, just need to be doing something while i am unemployed, hope this year is the year things will turn round for me. I am also going try and lose weight as i have let myself go and i am very over weight now so that does nothing for my confidence either..:( anyway i will keep you all updated...xxx
Hi uk lady43
It is great to have some goals but don't set yourself too many. Good luck on your course, have a look at some more exercise and healthy food (fruit and veg, low fat) as you will feel better anyway!
Hey Mich, wow! You were brilliant!
I was so excited watching you! It really sounds as though you have turned a corner. Which is pretty remarkable seeing as your split wasn't that long ago. I know you still get emotional and so you should, but it is as if Paul McKenna has re aligned your emotions You looked like a different person! Barbados looked pretty spectacular too! I hope that you managed to enjoy a little bit of it whilst feeling better?
You joined us in August 2011 I believe about a week after the initial split. You are doing a brilliant job!
How did the interview go?
Hi uklady43
Have a look at this brilliant website, it has lots of tips, tools and ideas for losing weight
http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/loseweight/Pages/Loseweighthome.aspx
Good luck with the college course and no licking the bowl!!
hi anna ....thanks for the link, it's got loads of good avice and i will be giving it a go for sure. And i will not be licking any bowls especially if its my cooking...ha ha ha
thanks for your support louise and i will try amd do one thing at a time, i am attempting to try and stop smoking at the moment and its not going too well.....not going try any diets etc until i have suceeding in stopping smoking. keep you updated.....:) xx
Thanks uklady, Louise and Anna...and yes, it will be five months this 14th...and you're right about that...I just think I feel better when I'm out and about doing things...I
The interview was pretty straight forward today. I took in all the forms that I needed to sign,( that were all correct), and had my ID documents photocopied.I was told that there could be a six week waiting period, and that they'd had a lot of volunteers so might not be places...but as I said I was willing to try a variety of different things to get different experience with maybe a view to later employment, it all seemed to go quite well.So just waiting to hear something back. Then I picked up a form from work that my friend with Pancreatitis wanted, took it to her house, and stayed for a chat with her...so a good day today.
I still need to get back into eating properly, as because my stomach has shrunk I don't feel as hungry as I did...but I try to eat yoghurts and bananas and have one good meal a day...
xx
Small steps is the key and Mich it sounds as though you are taking those. I can't believe it has been 5 months already, it is so good to see you feeling better as the months move on. Fingers crossed for the interview , I hope that they get back to you sooner rather than later.
Yes, exactly Anna.....I hope so too...but I'll keep you informed. It was funny, as I said I felt quite tired today and work, and my colleague reminded me that I had, had a busy week....
When I notice that I am uber tired and am not sure what the problem is, if I stop and think about what I have been up to recently, then it all falls into place. I might have been working extra hours, or the cat has been poorly and that can be draining, my daughter might have been going through some emotional stuff and I have been supporting her etc etc. Its all relative.
It is good that when we do recognise that we are feeling exhausted, we can give ourselves a little break, whether it is a phone call to a buddy, a cup of tea and half hour programme, or 20 mins with a magazine, it all helps and we soon feel different. We just need to learn to listen to our bodies and take time out when it is needed. The feeling does pass.
Thanks Anna...a bit of an update:
well had the solicitor call and the fence repair man round at the same time! She sounded lovely on the phone, and although doesn't do Legal Aid said she would work on a fixed fee basis, and gave some good advice, that it was good if we could both fill out a Form E ( as the form a mediator would get us to fill in probably wouldn't be as indepth), then if we could work things out amicably she could then give me a one hour fixed fee interview to go over it, then a fixed fee for a drawn up agreement which would be turned into a Court order ( which would be finally agreed when the divorce went through), think I got that bit right but also trying to deal with fence bloke at the same time.So my head spinning a bit..but at least a little step forward I think/hope..
Well done another little job to be ticked off the list - the fence getting fixed! And speaking with the solicitor
Are you entitled to Legal Aid Mich? If so, why not go with that? Although if you have the money it sounds as though you like this solicitor and that you would be happy working for you.
Will she be sending out a Form E to you?
You're doing well....
Hi Anna,I am entitled to Legal Aid but the solicitor I saw who does that has made some mistakes in the letter she sent back to me, and as a friend said that's not good if MY solicitor is making mistakes...So I figured that if we exchange form E's we can start to negotiate and it's worth paying now, as I think it will be better in the long run to know I have got the finances sorted as best i can, as there will be no changing them after the Court Order...I have downloaded a form E from the internet.I don't really have the money to spend, but will have to cash in a premium bond my Mother left me, and some savings....She just sounded very helpful on the phone...
Yes, glad those jobs are done...I need to knuckle down and fill that form in too now...
Thanks sparkling....
Hi Mich, you certainly don't want the person who is dealing with your case to be making mistakes, however do remember that you can go and find another solicitor who offers legal aid.
In saying that though if you have some spare cash and feel that you trust the solicitor you spoke to on the phone then having her in your corner might make this go a little more smoothly for you and one less thing to worry about.
Right is the E form todays job?
Oh Anna, noooo,( I'm putting it off)...doing my ostrich impression! But yes, she sounded lovely and helpful, and mentioned a fixed fee to help.
Also had my friend on the phone who we were joint friends with, and her bl**dy husband has only gone and done the same thing as mine....What are these men like???!!!
Sorry double post!
hi mich a friend of mine too as seeked out a divorce too yest as her hubby is too controlling . he had affair years ago and since then he has been terrible and as gotten worse yes i agree men !!
...well it is not just men, it is women too (just had to put that in, in the interests of equality!)
hi mich hope you are ok
Thanks shaz...yes, just been busy but I appreciate you asking...Yes, my friend is seeming to be strong too....How're you Shaz...?
I agree Louise it is women too, so can't be sexist on that LOL!
im ok getting nerous but then it as to be done and i hope to feel like closesure will be here for me after the court case so we can move on . again busy trying to sort out things for the divorce
Hi Mich
Glad you're friend's doing ok - hope you are too?
hi mich hope you are well x
Thanks Shaz...A quick update....I have been SO busy doing my two days work, and just getting out and about every day....
Also, I have met someone. It is very early days yet..but I have seen him about three times now, and known him four about five months.
I will keep you updated as I go.....funny thing was I had to speak to my ex on the phone and we were actually having a bit of a joke about the Form E...but I can honestly say I didn't feel a knot or anything when I spoke to him...
He even said we should use the same solicitor silly twit! But I know things could quickly change...but I am in a very happy place right now...so at least know it's possible..
I hope you are all well...will try and pop back in when things calm down a bit...Miss you all though
so big hugs to you! xxxxx
Hi Mich glad you are Ok and that sounds exciting about the new chap. It's good to take things very easily at first as you are still in recovery from everything you have been through.
Fingers crossed that you can get Form E sorted 
Hi Mich. You sound in a good place 
I'm so glad things are going well. xxxx
im really pleased that things are going well for you xxx
Wow Mich things sound exciting for you, take care
Hi Mich, glad to hear that you are in good form, just want to re-iterate. Take things really slow with this new guy.
Date him, Enjoy him, Have fun
There is no rush, enjoy your free time and hopefully he will add to your life, rather than become it
Keep in touch
Thanks for your support everyone....I am taking your advice and am taking things slowly...Just busy at the moment..work tomorrow, and seeing him at the weekend...Will try and pop in again soon
Love to you all xxxx
Hello everyone! ( OMG have been away for soooo long, but not forgotten you all, just am very very busy now)xxx
Ok, well a quick update....I am still very happy with the man I was telling you about. He is lovely, thoughtful and kind...( just a note to say give everyone a chance because initially I didn't think he was my type, but now we are very close and he is gorgeous to me). My ex doesn't know about him yet, and just want to keep it that way so as not to try and complicate matters as you never know how they are going to react.
I saw the Solicitor I told you about the other week to start Divorce proceedings, but have as yet to hear back from my ex in regards to his residential address as I need that to send the paperwork to. I have filled out my form E so hopefully when my Nisi gets started at least it will be a bit smoother...then also the house can go on the market and hopefully be sold.
I also went to see a contact re- the voluntary work with the NHS, and will start that next Wednesday.
I cannot believe how far I have come in a relatively short space of time, and I do truely believe that is all down to Mr. McKenna.
I hope everyone is also getting on well, and I do think of you all a lot, but as I say have been very busy.
Love and hope to you all xxxx
Mich, I am so delighted to hear how things are for you, And when people come out of relationships it can be tempting to think that we will never find anyone decent and yet there are lots of good and genuine people out there.
Yes the Paul McKenna visit really moved things along for you. I would like to think that we at One Space helped too! 
Great to hear from you Mich, glad to hear that things are going well for you. Please do keep in touch as I feel we have got to know you over the last 9 months.
Just popping in before work....
Yes Louise, One Space too has been a great source of support for me,( I just meant that the complete change in me was down to him)......
I will of course keep in touch, as love you all here....and feel it is good for others to see that from such a horrible beginning, things do and will get better if you just keep taking tiny steps forward, and just be open to new experiences and ideas....
I'll let you know how the volunteer work goes, and updates with my divorce etc. too...
Thanks for the thumbs up Sparkling.....
Hugs xx
Mich, I'm delighted that things are working out for you. How does your daughter get on with the new man? Does she know about him yet? Good luck with the volunteering. I'm sure that will turn out just fine for you too. You're on the up now, no looking back, whooppeeee. xx
Thanks Hazeleyes. she's very fond of him too..only yesterday a parcel arrived from him full of retro sweets for us to share...weird seeing shrbert fountains, dib dabs, flying saucers,milk bottles, and cola cubes again...and also he said he has got us a voucher for a make up and photo day for us...he's so thoughtful...
How're you getting on with everything? xx
Awww, I think that's so lovely.
oh that is so sweet - I love the sound of him!
I love sherbert fountains - well the sherbert...
Well I am here again, because I am procrastinating about filling in forms and ringing Council tax people etc...Also my cat needs an operation on her back teeth....So instead I have written out a 'to do' list ( as far as I've got)...
I am still waiting for a reply from ex re- his residential address...
At least I start my voluntary work tomorrow
How're you LRH, Sparkling,Hazeleyes, Anna, and Louise?
Oh and is Shaz5 still around?
Ok, off to do some hoovering...xx
Hi Mich
The "to do" list sounds a good idea! You know I love lists......
Good luck for the voluntary work tomorrow, you will be FAB
Hi Mich, I am well thanks, I love lists too! I have just bought a new notepad and titled different pages with all the things I need to do and think about this year!! As I seem to have so much going round in my head at the moment. I love it that as soon as it is on the list you can forget about it. Then dive straight in when the time is right!
Now Mich, stop procrastinating and contact Council Tax, its just one call, then you can come back online
Morning...Ok, so contacted Council Tax....( lol Anna)....yes, have to go in with pay slips and see them...Also booked in Cat's operation for her teeth, and contacted Mortgage company for start dates....Oh and got Ex's residential address at last....looks like he has moved in now with his OW( which I thought as much anyway)....so now after my volunteer work today I hope to be able to email my solicitor with the info to get a start with things.....( and at least have managed to tick a couple of things off the 'to do' list too )...
Thanks for the moral support for today Louise....
xxx
Well done Mich, look forward to hearing about it!
Brilliant Mich