I wrote in to Imperfect Mum a little while ago about disappointing my children at the checkout when I realised I couldn't afford what we were getting... and myself feeling like an absolute failure. The post has only today hit fb (and I guess will be a bit before this one does too), and I am sitting here in tears.
I was expecting judgement, harsh comments and the usual perfect mums to come out of the woodwork. Instead, I was met with empathy, compassion and most amazingly of all, generousity. I am absolutely blown away and I cannot thank each and every person who offered to help enough... truely. The fact that so many amazing people would offer so much to a complete stranger. I'm speechless. Words just don't seem enough.
Thank you. Every single one of you. I want to message you all individually and thank you, but I fear I may miss someone!
As appreciative as I am for the kindness and the offers of help, I don't feel right accepting it- there are so many worse off. To be honest, at the time I didn't even think of lay-by (something I normally do), or afterpay. I actually feel guilty that so many people were so generous when I know that our situation is only temporary- others are not so fortunate.
Thank you again to all you amazing IMs, you showed me- and so many others- that there is still kindness in the world xo
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The generous, kind, compassionate & wonderful women of the world far outweigh the judgy bitches!
I commented on your original post and I saw the fb comments today too, I was so proud to see the empathy and willingness to help others in the comments.
That is exactly what the Imperfect Mum community is about!
I went back and found your original post.. I think I was about to cry! Your not alone alot of people have been there.. My mummy struggled for a long time and some of my best memories I have with her was our "lay-by days" your not failing your kids at all.. They might not have new clothes but they have something money cant buy.. A mothers love is what they remember! I'm a mummy myself now and altho my mum struggled and couldn't buy us alot if I turn out even a quarter like my mum I will be lucky.. Hang in there lovely ?