I applied for ILR set M on the 30th of December, went for my biometrics on the 14th of January. It was only when I went to give my share code at work on the 20th that I realised I submitted my application a day late and was now an over-stayer. Everyone in my house had been ill, my toddler hadn't slept in days and my brain just stuttered on the date.
Let me tell you the absolute fear and panic that set in and lasted the last few months. My British husband kept telling me it would likely be okay but I was terrified trying to read every thread from real people on the internet whose situations were similar to mine but to be honest I couldn't find many (just me that's an idiot I guess 😂).
I wrote to my MP and asked for help, and they were fantastic and empathetic, the emails they received from home office were often disheartening.
Anyway this week I got an email that my ILR was granted and hands down it is the absolute best news. I just needed to celebrate somewhere!
Also there were a few people on here that messaged me to help, if you're reading this thank you so much. So I guess this is for anyone that's made a mistake, there's always a little hope.