I have a degenerative eye condition which has seen me go from a confident driver to a non driving virtual recluse in just over a year.
We live in a rural area, the nearest shop is about 1 1/2 hours walking distance with the kids in tow and has limited stock.
I am ashamed to say I am suffering from ridiculous mood swings, cold sweats in sainsburys and have gained weight.
I feel totally isolated. BUT my eldest two are settled in the local school (which is still a drive away from our house anyway) my dh is at work alot of the time and as he is a driver does not relish the thought of driving me about when he has time off which means I mostly only get to food shopping.
I've rambled, sorry. My point is I would like to leave our lovely big ish house with gardens and rent a small terrace in the city centre for the next six months to see if I can claw back some normality for myself. I feel so selfish even suggesting it and my dh isnt keen on the idea. The kids would still have to attend the school here so would have to get up earlier and my dh would have to take them. The dog would have to stay with our neighbour as not allowed in rented and our house would be empty for the period we were gone plus we would have to pay the mortgage and the rent on new place.I would though be able to resume a paid job as would be near family.
When I write it all down , it looks like I am being selfish and irresponsible but I am in tears most days.
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to consider relocating the entire family from the country to the middle of town?
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QBEE · 14/07/2009 20:16
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