DH says he can't cope with my mood swings and anger anymore.
DS is 14 months. I love him but find life exhausting, physically and mentally.
I work 3 days a week (DH says my job is a 'hobby' since it barely covers nursery fees). I can't face being a fulltime SAHM.
DH does all household admin, pays all bills, rent etc. I take care of house, laundry, cooking, nursery pick-ups etc.
He works long hours in a high-stress job. I do all night wakings and early starts with DS and most nappy-changes/feeds/baby related chores including weekends. DH plays with him a lot and will help with chores at weekend if asked. If he's home before DS' bedtime he plays with him so I can finish cooking/cleaning.
I just feel so angry all the time and I don't know why. DH thinks I'm ungrateful. I love him but I struggle to stay calm or be cheerful for long. I make an effort to be welcoming when he gets in from work but as the evening goes on I feel increasingly irritated and upset.
All I want to do is lie down and sleep but I feel like I'm on a treadmill of broken nights and exhausting days and DH doesn't understand.
I can't sleep without zopiclone.
I feel like I'm failing at being a wife and mother. I'm supposed to be creating a happy home but I'm driving DH away.
No family support and we can't afford a nanny.
I want a happy family life. I don't want to lose DH. How do I turn things around before it's too late?
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