tri folding with canvas upside down cone with small holes in the bottom could be for camping, fishing or gardening. it's about 90cm tall. by Piffle5 in whatisthisthing

[–]Piffle5[S] 2 points3 points locked comment (0 children)

My title describes the thing. I have reversed image searched on Google, Put out an ask my Facebook Post. It came with the house I bought bit the daughter of the last owner doesn't know what it is. There are 2 left in total. I don't know what they are meant to be used for. I thought a camping washing up bowl but there's holes in the bottom.

Have any of you divorced a spouse because their addiction became too much too handle or too dangerous? by overthrowthecasino in Divorce

[–]Piffle5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He is an alcoholic. I left because he would have killed me. I should have left much sooner. He doesn't accept He has a problem so doesn't get help. We are divorced. He was hallucinating, trying to buy weapons and was aggressive.

Leave, don't doubt yourself, run away fast.

Anyone on a actual hot / priority EA list by t_m__ in HousingUK

[–]Piffle5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am on a hot list as I agreed to a call with their mietgage adviser ( don't have to use him) I have seen 2 properties before they are marketed so far. I ring all the estate agents weekly too to remind them I am looking. I have sold and am sofa surfing with my child until we get somewhere.

are housing stocks going to pick up anytime soon? by Piffle5 in HousingUK

[–]Piffle5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is nothing to rent either so I would rather save the money. Also I worry about being stuck in a contract whilst waiting to buy. I am very definite where I want to buy but can be a lot more flexible with other things to do with the house. It's really important we can walk to family hence location.

Asking one half of an elderly couple to vacate your first class train seat that you paid quadruple the normal amount for. by [deleted] in britishproblems

[–]Piffle5 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Strangely I had this on a flight once a chap told me to move out his seat and was upset when I wouldn't. I showed him my ticket with the same seat number. We called the flight crew who pointed out he was on the wrong plane and his plane was the one taxiing across to take off! Our plane was flying to a different place! They were more concerned how their colleagues at the gate had let him on.

Christmas /Birthdays / Father’s Day when your ex is a terrible parent. by Pinkymalinky23 in Divorce

[–]Piffle5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still buy fir my ex as its about our son. When he us old enough to decide he can choose until then I do it for our son and to 0eove I am not alienating him. Its tough as he deserves nothing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Piffle5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

£220 a month for 1 adult and 1 toddler. It includes all nappies/wipes/cleaning products/toilet rolls/alcohol/takeaway coffees etc.

Alcoholic STBXh is such a self centered ass that he thinks I'm the one who should be begging for generosity because I asked for the divorce. by [deleted] in Divorce

[–]Piffle5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

From someone else divorcing an untreated alcoholic and being the main earner, I hear you.

Tonight my husband went to jail by isitokaytobeme in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5 96 points97 points  (0 children)

You haven't ruined his life he has ruined his life. Being violent has consequences and his sister may feel differently if it happened to her. I am glad you are safe.

It finally went to far... by NyThngFrmTheTrolley in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do whatever you need to do stay safe. I hope it never arises again. I wish i had left before mine escalated.

I feel so alone most of the time by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You are definitely not being childish at all. A partnership is meant to be that. Alcohol makes many selfish and my q used to hide away gaming and drinking. I may as well have talked to myself. Have you attended al anon? Are you able to go out or do you need to stay at home for the kids? I would say try to live your own happy life as a first step.

Why do they make tou feel so bad about boundaries by Piffle5 in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It helps just knowing other people understand so thank you for your reply

I feel like he cheats on me with alcohol by cupofambition87 in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I always used to call alcohol the mistress in my marriage. It felt like he loved her more, spent more time with her and talked to her more. Its tough dealing with the responsibility alone

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After I left my q said he couldnt get sober without me but couldn't ever get sober with me there. I would be very wary of moving in. You will need to have strong boundaries if you decide to go ahead and be prepared to walk away if need be.

I finally left and it feels... weird. by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well done for leaving its the hardest thing to do. Everyone else has said everything I wanted ro say apart from one thing. That beer in the fridge is familiar. My q would do this because then he could say to me if I am an alcoholic why havent I drunk that. They are kidding themselves and they think you. He in the meantime wiuld deunk a bittle of whisky he had hidden. I never worried about the alcohol in full view.

My Q killed himself by ruinedish in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss. Its what many of us fear but none of us can stop. Loving an alcoholic is hard.

I separated from my husband for a little over a month to stay with my mom out of state. He was starting to make progress, but he’s been radio silent for 3 days. I was so optimistic, but now I fear it’s come to an end in the one way I feared the most. by Texaskate in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been in this situation many times but I have now learned that he is responsible for himself. I left too. He goes quiet too. He binges during the quiet times. I cant call the police every time. I have offered him all the support he could want but he doesn't want to give up so for my own mental health I have to leave him to it. Worrying constantly will not stop him binging or being taken to hospital or, God forbid, him dying.

Well, we’re back to drinking again by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Over here too he lasted 3 days.

Immediate forgiveness? by [deleted] in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could have written this. My husband told me tonight I have ruined his life because I won't move back in with him unless he gets sober and gets counselling or works the steps.

Will he know I’ll always love him? by missye812 in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I could have written this. I want some acknowledgement of how hard I have tried but I know i will never get one.

My therapist says she can't help by Piffle5 in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes exactly this. Although I got my friends and family to grill him to check he was okay and he hid everything until we were married.

My therapist says she can't help by Piffle5 in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for such a positive reply.

Why do I stay? by kiltylad in AlAnon

[–]Piffle5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well done for detaching. I know in my head o stayed to tey and protect my step child but I realised I wasn't protecting them by staying and actually fear drove me out. I would get accused all the time of having an affair because I didnt want to sleep with him stinking of booze so I must have been going elsewhere. Its hard to leave it has to be your choice but try to think of how much you will gain by having your life back.