Apologies

[Hippo]

I really don't know where to start with this so I'll just throw words at the page, sorry if it turns out to be a rambling mess! I've tried many times over the last few months to write this but it's never sounded right or managed to say what I want it to.


Firstly I would like to apologise for not being I contact over the last few months…..life took a very unexpected turn. My photography business that has been my day job for the last 25 years failed. This left me with no income and some very hefty debts and no way of paying my day to day bills. This put a huge amount of strain on us as a family and I'm rather ashamed to say I didn't handle it well. This is one of the hard bits to write. I guess I had a bit of a nervous breakdown I really couldn't handle anything and became quite ill. I really want to just delete this all now but I need to carry on. Things all got a bit serious with the threat of losing the family home. Eventually with the help of some great family we managed to stabilise the situation and myself and life is slowly returning to what passes as normal.


I don't think at this time there is room for the Razor Spa in my life so I'll be returning everyone's razors over the next few days.


Once again I'm very sorry for any stress caused I'm ashamed of how I handled this whole situation.


Hippo

 

[Electrif]

Hi Simon
Sorry to hear of your situation. I for one knew there had to be a reason for your absence. Thanks for your candour.

 

[tomj777]

@Hippo
You are certainly not the only one who's crashed thus.
Truth is that there's no shame in succumbing to what, to coin an accurate phrase that I first saw in the writing of Dr Cantopher as "the curse of the strong". It took strength to write your post and that is admirable. It's a long road back to health, just as it is to financial security and all that material jazz. However, walking that road is possible, one step at a time. Stay safe and be kind to you.
Tom

 

[ajc347]

I'm really sorry to hear how things have been recently for you and your family Simon.

It's great to hear that things are starting to improve.

All I can say is stay strong and stick with it mate. Family, health and housing are far, far more important in the wider scheme of things than razor replating and other shave related-stuff.

I'm glad to hear that your safe and sound mate and look forward to reading your future contributions on the forum.

 

[Gordy]

Simon,
I'm so glad to have you back on here, and that you for now are alright. I've have a lot of experience in what you have gone, and are still going through.
Please don't be ashamed, that's just life and the shite it deals out. If you can, stay in touch on here, you may find it therapeutic. The only way is up!

 

[UKRob]

As one of the people who was critical of what was going on I'm glad you now feel able to post an explanation and sincerely hope you get back to the kind of life you had before.

 

[Count of Undolpho]

Best of luck Brother

 

[Bechet]

Good man, Hippo. Please don't feel alone.

 

[JohnnyO]

Hi Hippster, don't think any reasoning person can't relate to what you've been living through. Well done for getting thus far, don't be a stranger.

Johnny. o/

 

[dowsing]

Good to see you back Hippo and I hope that things continue to get better. Take care of yourself

 

[mpf9ret]

Hi Simon,
Though not a Customer of yours , I have to write and express my admiration for you in coming out in
Public, and stating the reasons you were not able to meet peoples expectations.

I am sure that everyone on this Forum , wishes you and your Family the best of luck for the future .

Mike B

 

[MPH]

After going through a very stressful time myself not to long ago I have every sympathy for you. There is no shame in being human and occasionally suffering. Its what happens afterwards when you are back on your feet that's important!

 

[Uncle Bertie]

You're not alone Simon, thanks for coming here and explaining. Sometimes life is crap and although we're not saints on here, we can often do empathy and encouragement. Don't be embarrassed to stick around.

 

[theymademedoit]

I'm not gonna pretend I know what it's like to be in your situation but it's good to hear you are travelling in the right direction.
Best of luck!

 

[pjgh]

Good to hear from you, Simon. I really did worry for you.

 

[mbnu54]

Good man, your ability to face up to your problems does you proud. I'm sure not one member on here will hold anything against you now you have bared your soul to them. I hope the future treats you better, and you rebuild what you've obviously lost. Health and family first, head down arse up and move forwards!