[quote=Princessxxxx;84895257]Found out my 3rd BF was cheating.
Has to move jobs because of a group of bullies.
Had my new car keyed.

This happened to me on Wednesday, was totally un prepared for the way it made me feel but hit me like a ton of bricks and i cried for 10 straight hours.

One of the worst years for me, just been such a struggle.

It's been fairly shoite for me on a personal level - job loss/trauma/health issues. But nothing as bad as some people on here have experienced which kind of puts it into perspective. Things are looking modestly promising for early 2017 and I'm very very lucky in many ways. First year I can remember when I've had to deal with so much and have to acknowledge that some of the most significant issues were of my own making. First year I can remember genuinely needing to and intending to make some serious changes come January 1st. Best wishes to all those going through the wars. x

Good for you blueblade. I'll never understand why people have to be so petty. It's usually the ones who don't do anything other than the bare minimum at work that are the jealous types I find.

A mixed year for me.
Work going well with a promotion and extra qualifications passed.

Lost my Dad but gained a Granddaughter. He knew about the Great Grandchild and was so happy and excited, but unfortunately wasn't able to still be here for her arrival.
He would have spoiled her rotten and been her favourite person in the world! Just like he was for my two, despite being thousands of miles away.

I seem to have had a lot of minor illnesses and health issues. Down to getting older I suppose. My cupboard is full of pills and potions I've bought for various ailments. 💊

I'm thinking I need to make some lifestyle changes in the new year.

The older I get, the more irritated I am by those characters who seem to come to work, and indulge in almost anything but actual work. Bitching and gossiping being top of my dislike list.

Second is "can't stand it here" - well piss off and find another job then, or just piss off - nobody's forcing you to stop.

Not bad all things considered. Had a couple of work-based / professional course failures towards the end of this year however which means I have to do some reapplying and re-sits etc in 2017

Nobody ever said life was easy though.

It's been the worst year of my life.

January Mum died, February Jr was told she needs surgery(rods and hooks) put in her back to straighten it, May Dad died and Jr had foot surgery in a second attempt to straighten her foot (again unsuccessfully). August we went to visit my brother in Holland, who had a massive seizure and nearly died whilst we were in the car - his first in 18 years! Very traumatic. He unfortunately had this on top of my daughter who was next to him and trapped under him in the back of a 2-door car, she's never quite got over that.

On the plus side, my daughter had her spine surgery 6 weeks ago and is now at home recovering. I know she was lucky with how much they straightened out her scoliosis because another girl on the ward was paralysed by the same operation She's 5" taller (a real shock - I keep talking to her chin ) but she developed a skin rash as a reaction to the pain meds, which has taken them a long time to figure out.

Next year can't be worse. I miss my parents.

Sorry, probably too much information.


I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope the treatment goes well. xx

It is! It makes me feel like a moaning minny now!

Pretty good, actually. I've seen more places and done more things this year alone than I'd done in my entire life before it. I can't say it's all been good, but such is life.

I'm sad to hear so many of you have had awful things happen this year

I hope next year will be better for you all

Xx

sending hugs to you Muggins. x

hope you have a great Christmas and New Year. x

you`ve had a bloody awful year, you`re not moaning.

So sorry to hear about your parents. Mine are in their 70s and I do worry for them now. There are no adequate words for your loss. I hope your daughter is feeling better soon.

Sorry to hear this. A close family member had cancer recently. I hope everything gets better for you.

At eighty- three I have been a lucky old +++++2016 has been really significant. It has made me realise how I have squandered my allocation of time on earth. Now I realise that HS2, the Syrian disaster or how deep the country is in debt has little meaning.
It also makes me wonder why countries go to war when everybody is only on this earth for a fleeting moment.
Come November we'll all wear our poppy's, pay false sympathy for people who died in stupid battles. Humans are mad, so reach for the wine and to hell with it all.

Well, it was going well untill 5 weeks ago.
thought big improvement on my ill health of 2015.
Even at 55 I got a new girlfriend.
Then I was told I have a terminal illness.
But!! Always look on the best side of life.
Each day is a new adventure.

It's been the worst year of my life and I'll be glad when it's over. (Conman conned me out of thousands of pounds which was my late husband's pension fund for me).

I know, stupid me, he took advantage of my grief etc etc - and it won't happen again - being taken advantage of by anyone..

BUT!

I am stronger, wiser and more self assured and confident than I have ever been in my life, and fortunately I am not bitter or even twisted lol, just so pleased to have my life back and I am looking forward to 2017.

Every day is a new adventure for me too.

I live and learn.

Tough call mate. Sorry to hear your bad news - you never know though. Sometimes these things go into spontaneous long term remission.


Always ALWAYS plead poverty. If they still hang around then, they're probably genuine.

Any rate, it's only money. Think of all the other things you have which this waster didn't and couldn't take. Good luck

song which I think is quite apt for your outlook on life

For everyone who is going through a tough time on this thread (and some of your stories are inspiring in their optimism) I just hope that 2017 will be a far better year for you all. X

Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I intend to do that from now on, plead poverty that is. I cannot believe I was so stupid. If my husband was alive I know he would want to flatten him or worse.

Yes, you are right, it's just money, and he is certainly a waster. I have so much he couldn't take and my dignity and sanity being the most important.

In a way, he made me stronger, the con man that is. I am not so naive.

Awful, the rotten end of the last 10 rotten years of my life.

And the time is now to move forward. Onwards and upwards, best of luck.

Dad is to have an Echocardiogram in mid January, if something is wrong with his heart l fear I'll lose Dad like I lost Mum.