We just brought home a new puppy 2 weeks ago. She is a cockapoo. 9 weeks. Very sweet, easy to train, lively and settling well. But...I’ve had a very shocking first week with my reaction. I’ve largely been crying and totally overwhelmed with the chaos and change. We’ve just had renovations done (after a year long stressful period in our life with a cowboy builder) and I’ve just got our house into order. Now our new space has been taken over and is a dogs den. It seemed like a good time to get a puppy, after the renovations. The only problem is I’ve never really wanted a dog and my husband and two kids were desperate for one. And have been pestering me for years. I wanted to do it for them but did make it clear there wasn’t one part of me that wanted to do it for myself only them. So many people told me I would love it and it would eventually change our life for the better. However at the moment I am totally feeling like I’ve lost my sanctuary and space and mind! I am house proud and have been loving having our new space. My husband said when he works from home this would be an ideal time for him to spend time with the puppy and give me a break however he’s just stepped up his job and this means it’s really difficult for him to be with the puppy during the day. My other resentment is I work from home and over the last year I’ve been really desperate to try and get out and get another part-time job to get me out of the house. Having a puppy is Making me feel even more tied to the house. I know it becomes easier when the puppy can get out and about but I’m feeling really desperate and feeling very anxiety and depressed. My girls age 9 and 12 are helping but I feel the care is mostly going to be with me. One of the reasons for getting a dog also is that my nine-year-old has some behavioural issues. around animals she really calms down especially dogs. However she has started having a few meltdowns again within earshot of the dog and this is extra stress. It’s probably because we are all feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment. I guess I’m just reaching out for some positive support. I feel incredibly guilty and like I’m failing my family in feeling so resentful of the situation. I just want my old life back 😭
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