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Clairy, 21 August, 2009 at 12:52 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 22

Sorry for the crap title, I have been umming and ahhing about whether to put this on here for ages. However, I know you all quite well and have been here for 5 years +, so I thought a little honesty would be called for - and it means I won't have to keep explaining over and over.

My business has gone bust and I am having a bit of a breakdown. It's been going on for a couple of months, which is why I haven't been around much. I am now on strong tablets and am at the top of the headmenders list (fab term Nick, thank you.) I am feeling better than I have in a good long while. However, I have become somewhat phobic of the phone, email, post and, at times, the internet - which is helpful ? I am trying very hard to overcome this though, although some days are easier than others.

Things haven't been right for ages and, like a relationship, it's only when it's over that people start saying so. Hopefully I will be back to my old self soon. I can see all the advantages, and have started to deal with the practical things, which is a big step forward from the last few weeks.

Hitched has been an amazing source of support, advice, feedback and constructive criticism, especially relating to the business. I have made some excellent friends and worked with some amazing people, several of whom have been Hitchers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am sorry it didn't work out.

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Latest activity by JK, 21 August, 2009 at 19:17
  • Hungry Caterpillar
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    So sorry to hear this Clairy. You have nothing to apologise for - you have done your best and these are difficult times for any business. Take care of yourself.

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  • Knownowt
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    Really sorry to hear this, Clairy. I hope you continue to feel better- remember people on Hitched are always happy to offer support/advice/a sympathetic ear ?

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    Really sorry to hear this - but glad to see you're still about on Hitched! ?

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  • Zebra
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    I'm really sorry to hear about your business but very pleased to hear that you are on the mend, which is the far more important thing.

    Take care and know that we're never far away...

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  • Missus Jolly
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    Hey Clairy, I don't know you, but you have always struck me a bright young thing. Your business is gone, but there will be plenty more out there for you. I'm sure that this is a blip and that'll you'll be back. I have suffered from horrible depression in the past and have gotten better by constantly fighting it, never giving up, no matter how overwhelming the urge was to do so. Somewhere along the line it finally paid off. I hope that you have good people around you to help get you back on form. Take care.

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  • Tulip O`Hare
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    WEES Clairy - I'm sorry to hear you've had a rough time of it, and hope you're back to your old self (or a new, improved version!) soon.

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  • lmsunshine99
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    Oh Clairy, I am so sorry about the business, I know how much work you put into it, and equally sorry you have been struggling too. ? Glad things are looking up a bit.

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  • GMT
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    Clairy, so sorry you've been having a touch time of it, but great that you're tackling it and things are looking better for you. Get all the help you can and need, and look after yourself.

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  • Gone With The Whinge
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    Glad to hear that you're on your way to healing. It must be an immensely stressful thing to go through and I'm sorry that it's happened to you ?

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  • Rache
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    Hello Clairy, I'm so sorry to hear this. you've always been one of my favourite hitchers - I hugely admire your drive and determination and general all round fabbiness, and I was always worried about how much you were managing to cram in to your busy life. I'm sorry it's come to this. I do hope you're seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck.

    Take care, thinking of you.

    x

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  • Ice Queen
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    Take care honey ? Look after yourself - you know where I am if you need me

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  • jaz
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    So sorry to hear this Clairy but I'm glad to hear you're on road towards the mend which is definitely the main thing.

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  • Purple Pixie
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    I'm so sorry that you're going through such a rough time but glad to hear that you're feeling a little bit better. It's really sad that you've lost the business but that's by far the least important of the two things.

    I'm always in awe of people who can start their own business. It's a dream I've had for such a long time. You've shown such passion and commitment for it as well as living your life and looking after your family. I know it might not feel like it right now but it's something to be very proud of.

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  • Flump
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    Oh Clairy sorry to hear your bad news, but glad to hear you're looking after yourself and I hope you're back on form ASAP. Biiiiiiiiiiiig hugs xxx

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  • emma numbers
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    HI Clairy, unfortunately there's a lot of us on the headmenders bench at the moment but we'll squeeze up to make room for you.

    A lot of my problems are that I take too much on and then feel a failure when I cannot live up to my (and others) expectations. I feel you do similar.

    I, and many Hitchers here, have been through this before and you have nothing to apologise for. As you know there is always someone here if you want to talk. ?

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    I echo everything emma numbers says, frankly there but for the grace of God go I.

    I really feel for you, and am so glad you are starting to be on the mend

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    xx

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  • princess layabout
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    Oh Clairy I'm so sorry to hear all this. Hope you're on the mend soon ?

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  • hazel
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    I'm really sorry to hear this too Clairy but am glad you're on the mend. Look after yourself x

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  • Luthien
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    So sorry Clairy. Wishing you a speedy recovery x

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    I can only echo what the others have said. Look after yourself and really pleased you are on the mend ?

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    Oh clairy, lovely, so sorry to hear about this. massive hugs. Just try taking one day at a time.

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  • JK
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    Clairy you're such a top bird, I think you rock ? I know we've been firmly in the same-thinking camp often in the past, and I'm another who crams life to the rafters, largely to avoid confronting the difficult bits I can't control.

    I hope creating a bit of space helps take the pressure off, and I do hope you feel better soon. I also sincerely hope you're getting some support at home - it makes all the difference.

    Big love ?

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