"Do not go" etc

You are a highly intelligent woman who deserves better than this and if there were anything in my power I would do it for you. Of all the months this must be the blackest and the bleakest but you and mr p have to stick it out both for each other and for yourselves. I can offer no healing mantra no comforting platitudes just my sincerest good wishes for a way forward for you both.

phoenix We are all wishing you some decent luck ((hugs))

Oh my, what can I say, the messages that have been posted have made me cry all over again! But I would like to thank all of you, sorry to use a "collective" it might be seen as bad manners but hopefully you will all realise how much you are appreciated.

I really don't know what else to say to you all, and much love and thanks.

R xxxx

So sorry to hear that Phoenix. DP has been in the same position as you for two years so I can fully understand what you are going through. At present he has some min wage agency work through Adecco but it could end anytime. It has been very hard financially and I know he found it very hard when his son got married this year and we were unable to contribute much. Hope you find something soon

Please, someone, tomorrow guide me back to this thread (yes, I know that seems a bit feeble, but I have to get my arse in gear to use the templates that Step Change have sent for me to contact the creditors to let them know of the current circumstances, and yes, it is now that bad)

As I've now started typing, I can't go back to look at the post that referred to my verse/poems type thing! May not be exactly anything to set the literary world on fire, but the village newsletter is asking for stuff, so why not give it a go?

Have a few other ideas in what is left of my brain, have polished the table thing, may post it.

Love to all, and sorry.

xxx

No apologies necessary Phoenix. I'm sorry you are having such a tough time.

I agree with others who have mentioned your writing skills, the village newsletter may be just the place to start.

My best wishes to you & Mr P

I've just seen this phoenix and am so, so sorry that you feel so awful. Hopefully, seeing how much you are loved will have made you feel a little better.

Don't apologise, ever, for opening your heart to us.

And, as someone else said, write about it - we all enjoy your writing and so will a wider public!

I can offer no practical advice only love and (((hugs))) to you and mrp

Good morning, Phoenix.
I hope you're able to gather the rage of last night and use it for some positive force today. It can be very effective!
All the best for today and here's some , & hope that helps just a bit.

Love and hugs phoenix.Please rant and rave as much as you like. We're here for you and maybe today will be the day.

Phoenix, I hope the morning has made you feel a little better. Sooner or late something will come your way. In the meantime you have a heap of friends on here - and all those pussies to give you some solace xxx

phoenix You named yourself, and you will ^rise from the ashes*.
You are strong and you are loved

Phoenix - another hug, bunch of flowers and cup of tea (it's too early for wine) on it's way to you. Rage all you need to, and be tender with yourself.

It has taken me all these years to realise that 'Do Not Go Gentle' is a villanelle...

Hands up everyone else who had to google villanelle.

Me! And I'd love to say I understood the answer!

Phoenix I can't believe it! I literally found my hackles rising on your behalf!
How dare they! Keep angry gal - it beats the alternatives! (((Hugs)))

I was just about to annsixty!

I did - much good it did me!

Phoenix please let me send you a virtual ((hug)) and hope you had some rest last night,you are certainly going down the best route with Step Change as they helped DD when she was left penniless by xOH,the relief from the creditors was instant so please do let them take the strain and let them deal with finances for you.

Thank goodness, as an ex English teacher, I could remember what a villanelle is!

How are you today, Phoenix? xx

Phoenix - I think it was you I heard on the radio a while back. I have been on local radio myself a few times. I remember listening to you and thinking 'wow that lady sounds so intelligent and super confident, I wish I had sounded like that on my dithering radio bits'. I can't believe someone like you can't find employment (you will).

I know this is a long shot - but have you looked at National Trust jobs? (Not the volunteering sort!) The pay isn't brilliant but there are perks and it'd be a good stepping stone.

And you never know what may come of your verse/poems. (Mighty oaks from little acorns grow)

and to brighten the day. I hope it gets better for you very soon.

I do hope that you find some sound advice to help you with your finances phoenix - what a worry for you. I am sure that help is out there.

You cannot do any more than you are doing and I have everything crossed that something good will turn up for you soon. x

really hope you will turn a corner very soon, take care.