Long, long story short...I'm struggling with PND for the second time in under three years and have had a breakdown recently (yes I know it's an outdated term but it does fit what happened).
I've got a toddler and a newborn and I'm off work with them. DH is quite frankly a saint but has to work full time.
My mum is retired but still fit and in good health (early 50s)
The last few weeks I've needed someone to be there with me at all times (I've been close to feeling suicidal). My mum knows this.
All I want is for her to sit with me. She doesn't need to do anything with the kids. I can still look after them. I just don't want to be alone. However she's still gone on holidays in the last few weeks and after a couple of days of spending all day with us has now had a major falling out with me over something silly, made comments about my inability to cope (despite this being PND#2 I've never really relied on anyone except my DH) and walked out.
She is a fantastic mother in terms of the love she has for my DCs, financially and has done so, so much for us all. Am I expecting too much for her to be there unconditionally until I feel right again and able to cope?
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Should you expect your mother to be there for you unconditionally?
Stripedmum · 31/07/2013 20:43
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