To think it's the worst possible pain when DC are hurting and there's nothing you can do?

[SarahH12]

I have just sat with DSD for the last 2 hours. She feels unwell and her "tummy really hurts". I cannot do a single thing about it. I honestly feel like it's the worst possible pain imaginable when you can see your DC are hurting and there's not a single thing you can do to help or remove the pain they're in.

I struggle with depression and anxiety and have been suicidal in the past. But honestly the pain I felt knowing there's nothing i can do to help is on another level. Thankfully she's now asleep and hopefully she'll sleep through and feel better in the morning.

It sucks. And if you could you'd take it from them in a heart beat.

You sound like a wonderful step mum though :)

And if you could you'd take it from them in a heart beat

This is absolutely true! I really wish it was possible to take somebody's pain and feel it instead of them (and this applies to DP as well as DSD)

Yes, so true. My son was in hospital at 8 weeks old and needed his blood taking every few hours.. it was a heartwrenching ordeal. I would have given anything to have gone through all that pain and discomfort for him. I'm so glad he can't remember.

You've never stood on a plug then OP. That's really, really painful.

I was about the say the worst possible pain is a dental abscess. Magnified by listening to old wives tales and biting down on a hot tea bag. 🤯

So if your kid has a dental abscess, my sympathies.

Ohhhh Butchy, the teabag thing has made my legs go all wobbly. I had a dental abscess once and it was hideous, easily the worst pain I’ve ever had.

It’s horrible when they’re not well OP, hope she’s better today.

Ohhhh Butchy, the teabag thing has made my legs go all wobbly. I had a dental abscess once and it was hideous, easily the worst pain I’ve ever had.

It’s horrible when they’re not well OP, hope she’s better today.