One of the worst parts of lockdown for me as a lone parent to 2 small children is the anxiety and mental strain it is causing.
All over social media, the news, MN, you cant escape information about COVID-19 and the horrific stories of death and suffering. This horrid virus is destroying lives all around us and we just have to sit and wait to see if we get it. Its terrifying and my already high anxiety levels are through the roof!
After being trapped in an abusive relationship for 6 years I finally broke free last year. It's been extremely hard and I wouldn't have survived it without my mum, my 2 best friends and my new partner. The anxiety and panic attacks that followed my escape have been immense but these people have been my support network and helped me when I needed it most.
Ironically, now that we are on lockdown, the only adult that I'm allowed to see is my abuser when I hand over the kids 😔
He is off work and bored so I have become his favourite play thing again whilst I am at home all alone with our children with no one around me to help me feel stronger again.