Well day 1. Of super stress week over and my ex has dramatically underestimated me. Well no more. Judge was clearly very sympathetic. Anyway he has to pay me £500 a month maintenance, drop the £400 I send him...plus 12months back pay. I will be £900 a month better off!!!!!!! Thank you all so much for your thoughts. It really helped. I read them all as I sat and waited in the waiting room. Yeah you got this Jayne (my real name). Thank you thank you thank you....onwards. (£900=$1300...not sure about Austrailian $)

I wish I could be your advocate for both events, A. But you know what, sometimes having the space to reflect on your own inner strength when you're facing something significant, can be a better option than having someone chatting in your ear. Sending love and best wishes....

Sending virtual hugs. When you feel stressed, just close your eyes for a micro second and grab one. Best I can do from here.?

Hi Amisja, How are things looking now ? Pull up a chair, I'll pour a tea, or a gin, and you can tell us all the sordid details.
Hope you are in a better spot at least.

I am seriously claustrophobic... I used to panic living in AZ because it is landlocked. I NEVER get in lifts. The idea of the MRI is utterly terrifying.

Take a deep bresth and reward yourself with something comforting each day. Keepus posted about your situation - we can, ar least, offer a listening post.

You are never alone. All your friends on this site are rooting (not rutting ) for you !,

Hope it all works out.

hang in there, when the day begins, just remember, time will pass, the day will end, you will be home again and it will be over. I know leading up to these things is stressy as is going through them. Promise yourself a nice tea/coffee/scotch? once you get home from each of these.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Just stay alive.

In my experience I'll bet Court will take a lot longer than the MRI. Good luck.

Sending prayers your way.

hoping for the best. let us know how it goes

So sorry there!

Hope both situations turn out with outcomes to your favor. Hang in there!

I hope it all goes as well as it can.

I hope things work out well for you.

I've just been reading all the comments and your replies. I really sympathise with you.
If only we could do something "physical", like banging your ex's head against the wall of a synagogue. (Giving a whole new meaning to the description "wailing wall".)
MRI to look for what?

Shit Happens! Stay Strong ??????

Good luck for both events

Believe in yourself, learn from this experience and never make the same mistake keep moving forward live in the present We all go thru this process in life

Best wishes. Remember, you have a caring community here.

Good random luck

Good morning. ...wish I could be there for you