Londoncailín
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I’m with my teenage son. Just the two of us. I could not be happier he’s the person I’m going through this with. He is handling it so maturely and I’m so proud of him.
Don’t forget, she’s amazing because she was raised by someone equally as amazing. Remind yourself of that when you are struggling xMy daughter has been amazing too. It’s me that’s struggling.
My daughter has been amazing too. It’s me that’s struggling.I’m with my teenage son. Just the two of us. I could not be happier he’s the person I’m going through this with. He is handling it so maturely and I’m so proud of him.
Eat all the snacks. That might help make you feel betterSo the snack coupon idea started off well and is still serving its purpose of stopping the incessant asking for snacks, seems to have taken a life of its own or should I say my partner has got involved and instead of it being geared towards making healthier choices with their 5 coupons a day, it’s now turned into this thing where they can get a biscuit for one coupon so obviously they will pick that over a piece of fruit for one coupon. It’s pissed me off if I’m honest, I purposely set it up a certain way so they weren’t snacking on crap every snack time but could still have treats occasionally, you know that thing called moderation. I love my partner but he has an annoying habit of taking something over and making it ‘better’. I’m sure the kids love it but it’s not what I originally set up and that’s annoying.
Think the isolation is getting to me today.
I feel guilty some times for feeling negative about things and every thing I let happen. I'm just thankful that I'm not in this lock down situation with my ex and also in a different house. I think considering everything that a survivor of DV does to escape we have a lot of strength. One thing I will never do is lie.Yes, the isolation isn’t helping at all - I’m finding my thoughts are wandering to the past too now without so many distractions. It’s like we can’t focus on the present because the present is currently pretty empty. I hate the lies too, but at least it further proves who is the bad parent in this situation - how horrible of him to lie to his son like that after everything else
I wish I had something to say that would help. This is an incredibly stressful time that nobody knows how to deal with - we are all just winging it and trying to get through each day. Don’t be hard on yourself. Do something for you tomorrow. Take careI feel horrendous because I'm really not coping
My kids fight constantly (2.5yrs and a 7yr old who has behaviour issues), I keep losing my temper and as soon as I try to wfh all hell breaks loose. I feel like I'm losing it. Their dad is self employed and won't stop working and says he can only take them tonight until lunch on Sunday cos he needs time to do his own shopping and laundry. I have depression and feel like it wont be long before I totally fall apart.
Thank you! I hope you are too. We’re really going to appreciate the little things in life when this is all overI absolutely sympathise with you luckily I don’t usually suffer too badly with my mental health but I can already feel it deteriorating. My eldest is fed up of being stuck in and, like you, we’re used to seeing friends etc. It’s so hard. I just keep reminding myself that it isn’t forever.
You’re so right though, sometimes it’s enough to just get through another day. Hope you’re doing ok x
It doesnt help when her friends are going for walks and meeting up I've told her no way is she going for any walks without me as I'm not risking her meeting with friends and I've tried to educate her friends how selfish they are,its falling on deaf ears.one of them came to the door the other day and I think the whole street heard me shouting get back 6ft I'm embarrassing apparentlyI think its the thing of 'you cant go out' that makes it worse esp for teens. I put on my hoodie and trackie bottoms instead of pjs.
Teenagers are the worst they think they know best and hate missing out. This whole situation is shit TBH everyone's fed up of staying in and not seeing family and friends. The sooner this is over the better I'll never take popping to the shops for granted again.It doesnt help when her friends are going for walks and meeting up I've told her no way is she going for any walks without me as I'm not risking her meeting with friends and I've tried to educate her friends how selfish they are,its falling on deaf ears.one of them came to the door the other day and I think the whole street heard me shouting get back 6ft I'm embarrassing apparently