Feeling really awful

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I'm 21 weeks pregnant and doing it by myself as the father doesn't want any involvement. I know it's my choice to have the baby and I am excited and happy about it most of the time, but today I feel so sad, anxious and overwhelmed. I saw close family and friends today and told them the sex of the baby and everyone was lovely and supportive, but tonight I just feel like crying - this wasn't the way I thought my life would be and I feel so alone. I don't know what to do with myself and I'm scared that I'll keep feeling like this and won't cope when the baby arrives. I'm not sure why I'm posting this as no one can change my situation but I suppose I just want to vent

You will be a slave to your hormones as your pregnant. If most of the time you feel happy about the situation and that its under your control then just put it down to that. Have a bath put a film on distract yourself. You can do this. I has my first at 24 single mum shitty dad didnt even want him involved. I survived and so can you. I am 43 now, have 3 kids and a partner but those first 6 years made me who I am today. I am strong. I need no man. I know I can do it alone and you can too.

@tootiredtospeak thankyou so much, it's nice to hear from someone who's been in a similar position and come out the other side!