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Re: Friend's husband is a sexual harrasser

I'm not going to judge how this lady reacted in the moment, even if I would've been different. As someone who endured sexual abuse as a child, I've been able to heal and develop a very tough skin in regards to this sort of behaviour as an adult (and mom of 3 young children). Had this been me, even i...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Friend's husband is a sexual harrasser
Replies: 22
by missraphaella
Fri Jun 28, 2024 6:13 pm

Re: Sins of the parents carrying through?

This is a very unfortunate situation all around, and one which I am very familiar with. To the writer here - you need to trust your instincts. If you feel that this mum is out of control and allowing your child to be around her home environment is detrimental, or even risky, then you absolutely have...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Sins of the parents carrying through?
Replies: 17
by missraphaella
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:28 am

Re: I want to have an elective caesarean for my current birth.

If you want an elective section you do not owe C&W, or any NHS institution, any explanation for your preference. It is your body and 100% your decision to do exactly what you feel comfortable with. You need to dig your heels in & stick to your guns at every interaction you have during your p...
Forum: Pregnancy and Birth in Nappy Valley
Topic: I want to have an elective caesarean for my current birth.
Replies: 10
by missraphaella
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:37 am

Re: Husband wants me to ask friend to pay for parking permit when they leave car

In such scenarios where payment by someone else should be done, I simply say something which subtly puts the onus of them to make the payment directly: “Let me know what works best for you? I can log into the parking portal website and make the payment, and send you our bank details later - or would...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Husband wants me to ask friend to pay for parking permit when they leave car
Replies: 15
by missraphaella
Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:20 am

Home always dirty/messy after father in law visit - advice please

My father in law and I have always gotten along really well, we have a really good bond and he often visits us to spend time with the children. I love him very much so this is nothing to do with him on a personal level. The issue I have is that he has some very specific quirks whereby whenever he do...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Home always dirty/messy after father in law visit - advice please
Replies: 4
by missraphaella
Sat Jan 28, 2023 10:38 am

Re: Ole & Steen great addition to Northcote Road

A majority of the posters here all complain about how noisy Ole & Steen is & how it's putting them off going there. Just wondering if perhaps you've left feedback with them, or mentioned this to the manager? So many businesses are struggling right now, and the last thing they need is custome...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ole & Steen great addition to Northcote Road
Replies: 12
by missraphaella
Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:50 am

Re: 8 year old boy - lying behaviour

Your child' behaviour sounds concerning and may be symptomatic of other underlying causes/reasons, which are likely best explored with the support of a professional child psychologist. It may be that he is having some personal/emotional challenges that he isn't able to manage himself (eg being bulli...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 8 year old boy - lying behaviour
Replies: 9
by missraphaella
Mon May 23, 2022 9:21 am

Re: Welcome to Little green Nurseries. New Nursery! Opened on Grant road in Clapham Junction.

Our children absolutely adored the fantastic staff (led by the amazing Amy) who have just launched this gorgeous nursery with excellent facilities; our family know them very well from attending over a 4-year period and even now when they're in primary school, often ask us about them! They always bub...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Welcome to Little green Nurseries. New Nursery! Opened on Grant road in Clapham Junction.
Replies: 6
by missraphaella
Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:38 am

Honest Company Baby Products now at Savers shops

Hi everyone I just wanted to share that I've recently discovered that the Honest Company (Jessica Alba' company) baby products are now available at Savers shops across the UK.  Previously their baby bath washes  & shampoos were only at Boots in premium branches, where they were extremely expensi...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Honest Company Baby Products now at Savers shops
Replies: 0
by missraphaella
Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:23 am

Re: Advice on selling my wedding dress

Hello, have you tried Facebook Marketplace? It's a much more targeted platform, I've often found more success selling things that way. Good luck!
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Advice on selling my wedding dress
Replies: 7
by missraphaella
Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:47 am

Re: Please can we order a taxi home for our babysitters.

Well before the pandemic, easily a decade ago, we always ordered a taxi for any babysitter if it was dark outside (summer included). This seems basic common sense and courtesy. The same applies for most employers, ourselves included, if employees are working late eg until 9/10pm (if a normal daytime...
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Topic: Please can we order a taxi home for our babysitters.
Replies: 29
by missraphaella
Mon Feb 07, 2022 9:20 am

Re: Is a central WA group a good idea to add 11+ progress of our children?

I've struggled for the past several years with the parent Whatsapp groups at our primary, and those are only for Reception and Year 2. The amount of messages, a majority of which are unnecessary tidbits of useless updates/notifications, often drown out the occasionally important piece of information...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Is a central WA group a good idea to add 11+ progress of our children?
Replies: 16
by missraphaella
Mon Jan 10, 2022 9:17 am

Re: How do I stop my wife having 'just a couple' of my chips, crisps, chocolates etc.

From your question I can't work out if you're more concerned about your wifes' weight concerns, or irritated with her habit of borrowing your own portion of snacks, side dishes, etc ("depriving me of mine"). If it's her weight, you getting irritated by her act of borrowing from your share ...
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Topic: How do I stop my wife having 'just a couple' of my chips, crisps, chocolates etc.
Replies: 11
by missraphaella
Tue Jan 04, 2022 9:32 am

Re: Help incredibly noisy kids behind me and to the side of me

Hi Jane, writing as a mum of 3 young children (2.5, 4, and 7) with a garden in Wandsworth. It's really disappointing to read some of the negative comments here, which simply highlight how selfish some people can be. By that I mean both people with and without children.  You only need to go to a publ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Help incredibly noisy kids behind me and to the side of me
Replies: 33
by missraphaella
Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:45 am

Re: in laws constantly duck out of helping with our children

I really sympathise with you. We have a similar situation with my mother in law (MIL) who is a fully fledged narcissist and who is now made worse following her divorce with my FIL. Ironically that ​decision was her choosing because she wasn't getting the full attention she demands (again, narcissist...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: in laws constantly duck out of helping with our children
Replies: 10
by missraphaella
Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:16 am