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What can I do to change this

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Summersparkles123 · 09/06/2025 16:41

What can I do to change things in my life to make it better. I'm feeling pretty rubbish about alot of things atm.
My financial situation is ok I can pay bills but hardly have any disposable income. I know I'm much more capable job wise and have qualifications but I feel I'm restricted due to being a single parent raising a primary aged child.
My job is beginning to become frustrating. I've raised concerns with my manager and she does nothing. I'm not the only one in my team who has raised issues about other staff not helping us. I feel like I spend my day constantly fighting to get people to do what they should be doing but they are chosing to not do it.
My DC father is difficult. He was abusive to me many years ago when we were together. Its impossible to co parent. Last night I raised our DC was upset about school and finds it difficult. I couldn't even discuss how we could help DC. Instead I got "there is nothing we can do". This is the man that likes to publicly paint a picture that he's the best dad when I know he's not.
My house needs redecorating and I have no money. My dad is having investigative work to see if he has cancer. I have my own health issues. I'm just exhausted.
How can I change something to try and make life more manageable and happier?

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Summersparkles123 · 09/06/2025 23:12

Anyone?

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DifficultEggs · 09/06/2025 23:42

Look about for another job? And reduce your expectations of your child’s inadequate father.

BeNiceWhenItsFinished · 09/06/2025 23:45

Be kind to yourself. Even something as simple as giving yourself a foot bath in a washing-up bowl with some warm water and nice scented shower gel.

Summersparkles123 · 10/06/2025 07:04

DifficultEggs · 09/06/2025 23:42

Look about for another job? And reduce your expectations of your child’s inadequate father.

The type of industry that I'm in i can look until September now. Will have to suck up for a few more weeks :(

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