Hey mummys!!
Not really a question more reassurance I think.
I'm a stay at home mummy of 2 boys (10yr and 2yr old) also a step mummy to 2 boys (7 and 4) who we have every weekend. Hubby works his tooshie off every day leaves home at 430am and doesn't get home till 7pm, we have been together for 5 years and have a great relationship, he really is the love of my life. The perfect little unconventional family.
Our 2yr old is an unbelievable mummy's boy and does not leave me alone day and night, if I'm not an inch away from him he just cries!
The last couple of weeks it's been unbearable and I'm just really struggling. I don't have any family that are close by nor do I have any friends (I have tried, play groups etc, making contact with some of hubby's girl friends which didn't go down to well as they're all still really good friends with hubby's ex and I was talked about pretty bad!) I just feel like I'm being sucked into this vortex and the light just seems to be getting more out of reach!
Please tell me I'm not the only one who has felt this at some stage
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Although not exactly the same position as you, I have lots of trouble making friends. I ended up seeing a counsellor as I need to talk and whinge and discuss things with someone outside the home. It stops me going insane! They were also able to help me build up friendships in other settings. Which for me was joining a group that centered around a hobby and not expecting to be friends straight away but hopefully meeting some people I clicked with over the long term. The counsellor helped me understand that adult friendships take a long time to develop unlike in primary school :)
I know how you feel to an extent. You aren't alone, I don't have many friends and the ones I do have I don't see or talk to often. I managed to find an online mums group in my local area, so while not everyone has met each other it is really easy to get into and make friends in person and now I feel less lonely.
I know how you feel. I have two girls under 3, hubby works long hours (our own business), we have no family nearby and I struggle to make friends (currently trying a new playgroup). My GP has recently referred me to a psychologist, which I really wanted no part of but when my hubby says I need it I take notice. I've only had one session so far and it's been so good for. It's made me more aware of my thought processes, actions and surprisingly has made it easier to get through the week knowing I have another appointment this week to talk about things. I guess it's nice to know I have someone to vent to other than hubby. Maybe you could look into some counselling? Chin up, you're not the only one and I know things will get better :)