One year and a half ago. I was pregnant with my second child and trying to raise my 2-year-old daughter from a toxic relationship. SW were involved, I moved out and was in a homeless accommodation and went to parent classes. In the midst of this chaos, my friend Sam. She was always there to lend an ear, offer a shoulder to cry on. It was during this challenging time that I came across a DIY pillow set that I thought would be perfect for my kids. However, there was just one problem, I couldn't sew to save my life. That's when I turned to Sam's nan for help. I reached out to Sam and asked, she offered to tell her nan and assist me with the DIY project... It's now the present time, and my life has taken a turn for the worse since then. I have lost custody of my children due to the ongoing difficulties in my personal life, and to make matters worse, I haven't received several items that I had left at Sam's place. This includes the DIY pillow set that I wanted for my kids, some of my clothes and a library book that I was planning on reading to my daughter. I have reached out to Sam multiple times, asking her to return my belongings, but she always tells me the reason for not giving them back to me. Her reason is that her brother had moved in with her, and she now has to take care of him, her now husband and her son. Another reason was her son and plan her wedding (which is done), and her pregnancy. While I understand that she has a lot on her plate, it is still disheartening that she hasn't been able to make time to return my possessions, especially considering how much they mean to me. Despite the challenges that I am facing, it is difficult not to feel frustrated by Sam's inability to fulfill a simple request for my things. I have been patient and understanding of her circumstances, but it feels as though my needs are being neglected in favor of her own priorities. I reached out to Sam last week, requesting my sentimental belongings. Her response, I should understand the challenges she is currently facing. I understood her story but there was a huge difference between us. Sam is surrounded by a family, her child, and is even expecting another baby. In stark contrast, I have fought tirelessly to regain custody of my children, yet I am left empty-handed. All I ask for is a simple DIY pillow that serves as a tangible memory of my children. It's not about material possessions, but rather the emotional connection and sense of comfort that these items provide in the midst of such uncertainty and turmoil. I understand that she is facing her own challenges and responsibilities, and I respect the fact that everyone deals with adversity in their own way. Sadly, she has continuously neglected my requests, offering one excuse after another. I gave her until the end of this month to return my belongings, but deep down, I know that she will not fulfill her promise. Note I could get another pillow but my daughter picked out that specific pillow. EDIT. she has informed me that she doesn't want my things there and I know some people think I should leave my things and restart. I would love to honestly but with how I am, I keep every sentimental memory to my heart and even time I think about the times with my kids and the things I never got to do that they picked out and wanted me to do with them. I cry. I'm a very sentimental and emotional woman when it comes to my kids. Also my kids have been adopted. The courts have been closed so there no way for me to win them