A thread to be a bit sad about the little things and to be kind to one another

[hobnobsaremyfavourite]

Right, before anyone says it
Yes there are big terrible things happening
Trust me I know, probably I know more due to my worst than is good for my mental health
But i am still allowed to be sad an anxious about things and it seems on here currently allowing that space for people to vent their sadness kindly seems in short supply
Please can this thread be a place to let our sadness out safely and support with kindness
Little things can become huge when we're isolated and anxious about things we can't control
More than ever we need to share and support each other with the small anxieties because when this is all over we will have to pick ourselves up and get on with life and the more kindness and support now the the stronger we will be in the long term.

I’m sad because DH’s step mum is terminally ill. She’s been admitted to hospital because she’s not feeling very well and although I’m praying she gets discharged, DH is a key worker and so we can’t go from England to Wales, or anywhere near her. I don’t think we’re going to see her again. She is the loveliest, loveliest woman and it’s fucking heartbreaking.

I’m sad because I can’t see my mum except through a window. I’m sad I can’t see an old friend who has just finished cancer treatment and, although he’s expected to recover, he’s struggling mentally. I’m sad my friend is probably going to lose a business she’s poured her heart and soul into.

And I’m sad because we were going to visit the in laws in May and bring down some toys that our nephew is desperate to play with. He knows he’s got them and he’s so excited. It was the one thing that he is still looking forward to after everything else in his little world has been cancelled, because he’s too young to understand why we won’t be able to bring them. It’s going to break his little heart. And I know ‘child doesn’t get toys he wanted’ sounds like such a first world problem, but he’s such a lovely little boy and utterly adores DH and it kills us that he’s going to be upset on top of his little world imploding for reasons he’s too young to understand.

I’ve been looking for a thread like this. Thanks for posting. Yes the whole world is hurting but it’s the day to day things that hurt.
My DD’s swimming and dance lessons have been cancelled as well as her showcase which we were very excited for.
Our first ever family holiday is cancelled.
Easter is going to be a none starter.
My poor DD’s birthday. It’s not till the end of April so I hadn’t got her much and now it’s going to be hard to get her anything at all. Halfords are being difficult about her bike which she was looking forward to and her first ever birthday party has been cancelled.
I miss teaching and my friends and my niece and my mum and sister but mainly I feel so so sad for my DD. Luckily she doesn’t understands what’s happening but she has been asking “who we seeing today? Where we going?” every day!

Thank you for this thread. Hand holding for all.

I feel sad that we're ttc and don't know if we should. I'm sad that I had being doing so well with my anxiety and now I feel like I'm wobbling. Things like my yoga class, going to the seaside 15miles away, my favourite cafe are all quite trivial but important to my inner balance if that makes sense.

My daughter had her first birthday on Monday. I'm sad that she doesn't get a party.

I know it's a little irrational because obviously she's 1 and doesn't personally give a shit. But still... I feel like she's missed something.

Her mum and I were going to Paris at the end of April, where I was going to propose. I promised her I'd do it in the first half of this year and it seemed perfect. Now I don't know if I can keep that promise without proposing at home!

It's small, selfish stuff I know.

Just bumping and hand holding

A little weekend bump for anyone who needs to vent

I'm missing so many people. My colleagues, friends, people from my yoga class etc. I know there are worse problems. But I do feel down today.

'That's why I wanted a thread like this so people can share their worries and not feel Judged'

Oh what a lovely idea. There's some posters quick to stick the boot in barking 'FFS!' or 'there's a Corona board you know!!!' to anyone struggling. How lovely to suggest we all try and be kind.

Well done op