I am taking my 4 year old dd away to the seaside for a couple of nights this weekend. I've always been on my own with her, but this is the first time I've taken her away by myself. I'm a grown woman so why am I suddenly so scared?
I doubt myself all the time, suffer with mental health problems, and while I was in a bit of a 'manic' mood, I booked this break after promising dd I would take her away. I'm now worrying about getting lost driving there, worried about the hotel, about her getting bored, or that I will get really low while I'm there and I'll be too far away for support.
I know I sound pathetic, I should be able to do this! But a couple of people have questioned whether I should be doing it, and this has made me more panicky.
I just want dd to have a nice time, to make up for all the bad times (that she knows nothing about, but I still feel guilty), but I'm worried I won't cope. Or that i won't want to come back to the same old crap as it might feel like an escape from it all.
Just wondered if anyone has any experiences, or advice, support, anything?!
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GracieLoo · 19/07/2013 21:09
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