Posting here rather than in AIBU as I know the responses in there can be a bit harsh and knee jerk, I'm feeling quite fragile as it is so I don't think I could cope with that virtual kicking.
For various complicated reasons, my children are not living with me at the moment and are with my parents at the other end of the country. It was not my choice to be so far away from them but circumstances have meant I haven't been able to move closer yet but we have a very close relationship and I visit regularly.
Until Covid.
Fortunately I got to see them just before lockdown happened but obviously have not been able to see them since. We have talked regularly but it's just not the same and I am becoming increasingly depressed at being separated from them. I'm crying all the time and having nightmares again, like a did a few years ago when I was deep in the grip of bad depression and PTSD.
I know the currently advice is no overnight stays or non essential travel but the only way I could see them would be to travel approx. 5hrs on a train and so would therefore have to stay overnight at least. To me, travelling to see my children is extremely essential. My birthday is coming up soon and honestly the only thing I want is to see them, I couldn't care less if I got nothing from anyone if I could only get that.
Wibu to travel to see them? It is further complicated by the fact that both my DS and my DF are in vulnerable groups (disabled and over 70) although they are both in very good health generally and my DM went back to work some time ago. I don't want to be selfish but I also can't cope with the idea of many more months passing without seeing them. They were planning to come to see me over the summer when accommodation places start re opening but so many places are either eye wateringly expensive or fully booked so that may now not be happening.
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Need to see my children!
Turbotastic · 18/06/2020 11:58
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