Co parenting depression

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Co parenting at this time of year is a fresh hell i didn't know existed.

Granted this is the first year I have ever had to do it.

Today is the longest the kids have been away from me and all I want to do is cry. Please tell me it gets better.

Managed to keep busy going a cycle/shopping this morning and now i am just sat waiting. Its awful.

it gets so so much better!! Long baths and tidying up and seeing friends and nails done are what I like to do! And catch up
on admin. It’s hard to see friends this time of year. Other days will be better.
anythifn you can do for self improvement or self care. Medications or manifestations on YouTube

Yeah I do look forward to enjoying the time, I suppose I just need to get used to it first then find nice ways to fill it.

I just never wanted to have kids and to then have to share them.

It is really difficult, I remember those early days well. I still feel a pang when they’re gone, even though mine are now late teens.

How long have they been gone, did you at least have them for Christmas? Do you have friends nearby you can call or meet up with? I know it’s Christmas but by this point I bet a friend would relish the opportunity to escape their family for a few hours and meet you for a coffee or a walk?

It does get easier 💐

Take the opportunity for some self care. A more relaxed/happier parent is better for your children.
It’s ok to miss them but you’re allowed time for you.

They were only away for around 7 hours but its the longest my youngest has ever been away and longest my toddler has been away from me for a long time. They were going somewhere they are both really comfortable so they would have been completely fine. Its just something ill need to get used to i suppose.

I think the long condensed hours feel worst than a few hours here or there but I also suspect in the long run when I get into the swing of things one day I might enjoy it. One can hope!