Lying about covid to be away from the kids for a week

[JustHereExhausted]

I dont even know how to start this and i really dont want any hate for it please, i know covid has been terrible and many have lost their lives, etc.

i had covid last year, so i already knew what to expect, etc. but everything has been so overwhelming, i have a new puppy, a 3 year old who is toilet training and it going just terribly, an autistic 11 year old who is just struggling so much right now and a 15 year old who is just being awful behaviour wise, etc. the issues around all this could be a 5 book series to be honest.

the house is an absolute tip, i work full time as well, thought the weekend was going to be a great chance for me to catch up on the house, no, its just a million times worse, with the puppy and the toilet training of both her and my daughter... my 2 sons just making a mess everywhere they step, just not catching up on anything, awful. thought i was going to have a breakdown this morning before going to work. had 2 months off work nov/dec for mental health and felt i just couldnt go off with it again and nor does it even make me feel better when i do as i am constantly overthinking stuff.

i dont really know what came over me but i thought it would be a good idea... the kids and the puppy are at their grandparents, which is apprently going very well so far today, my mum is always busy giving "tips" which are just patronising and exhausting, so thats fine she can ofc implement them and tell me how its going well... ive done so much in the house today,although ofc its really only 2 rooms but it was that bad and will probs take all week for the house to be back in order which it hasnt been for about a year honestly...

but now im sitting down with the tv, i am feeling so guilty that i am literally just lying to everyone around me... thats awful isnt it? i feel i cant be honest about this now and deep down i am honestly glad to have the break and catch up on stuff because i think it will genuinely set a better base for me and my kids giong forward but the guilt is quite a lot, genuinely cant tell anyone, not even my friends and i have no idea what kind of replies i may get here... just hopefully nothing thats too negative to me.

ofc not, but there is no denying that covid is obviously something a lot easier to recover from, with no treatment, i dont think it is okay to lie about it either though, hence i do feel guilty

I don't blame you. Take a day or so to sleep and re set. But I'm sure u know this isn't a long term solution.

I don't live in a Palace and I have that many animals the place never seems clean. But with my own anxiety I love cleaning and feeling a bit of control.

Do you think the tidying/cleaning is a way of feeling on top of things? As its a way of getting control of something especially as you feel not in control of mum/son.

OP, what's done is done and you needed the break but I would ask MNHQ to take this down before some piece of shit journalist copies and pastes it as supposed journalism. The arseholes would love it and it's very identifying so wouldn't want your mum / work colleagues seeing it. Create a support thread instead 💐

Good for you ! If I could do the same I would . No hate get , just a bit of jealousy 😜

The most common strain of covid now has the symptoms of a cold for op’s age category. It’s not much different to getting a few days off work for a “stomach bug”.

Its a bit of a sanctimonious comment directed at someone who’s feeling pretty desperate.

Do it!
My husband had it before we did, and even though I thought we'd get it eventually I made him isolate in another part of the house. Was bliss having the whole evening and bed to myself - unfortunately it only lasted two days until we all caught it too!

Don't feel guilty. The fact you're thinking about it means you obviously need it. I would have never understood before having DC but I totally get it. Being a mum is relentless, you obviously need a break. It's sad we even need to resort to such drastic measures! Hope you get some rest

thank you everyone, will try and continue the productiveness and not stress too much about my decision

Maybe try and do 50% tidy and 50% chill 😎

Not for everyone.

Anyway. It's done now. You just have to avoid catching it for real for about 3-4 months...

You poor love. Enjoy the break and don’t stress about it. You desperately need this. Could your mum take them once a year for a week in future do you think? You have an awful lot on your plate.