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purpleme12 · 10/01/2023 23:51

I really need some company
Please can someone keep me company

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purpleme12 · 11/01/2023 00:30

Honestly it's hard looking after her sometimes. She gets angry at little things, often and needs me to cuddle her to make it go away. It's just wearing. It's just so tiring

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Summer2424 · 11/01/2023 00:32

Hi @purpleme12 i'm up doing a night feed, hope you're ok xx
Sending you strength and positive vibes xx

Shamoo · 11/01/2023 00:34

Also up and about @purpleme12 - you sound like you are in a tough place but you sound like a great mum for your daughter.

Lindtcat · 11/01/2023 00:35

Children can be very hard. You say she gets angry a lot? Perhaps she may need some extra support. Have you spoken to her school, maybe they can offer some help? She wants cuddles because she loves you OP. You really do seem like a lovely mum.

purpleme12 · 11/01/2023 00:36

Thank you for being here.

Still up cuddling the cat here

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ibe · 11/01/2023 00:37

Cats are the best therapy sometimes. Mine is in the bed bed to me too.

ibe · 11/01/2023 00:38
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purpleme12 · 11/01/2023 00:38

Lindtcat · 11/01/2023 00:35

Children can be very hard. You say she gets angry a lot? Perhaps she may need some extra support. Have you spoken to her school, maybe they can offer some help? She wants cuddles because she loves you OP. You really do seem like a lovely mum.

Thank you so much
She has been having some sessions at school last term but I don't believe that brought up anything that my child was worrying about in the end.
I don't want her to feel like I do with my mum. I want her to feel loved for who she is

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Lindtcat · 11/01/2023 00:46

I think she does feel loved by you OP. That you don't have to worry about. I am so hungry, I am tempted to go make a cheese and tomato toastie. Is it too late ?Grin

purpleme12 · 11/01/2023 00:48

No I think you should do it!
Perhaps I should make a hot chocolate

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Summer2424 · 11/01/2023 00:49

@purpleme12 i totally agree, you're a great Mum xx
Cats are the best too, they give the best cuddles xx

Lindtcat · 11/01/2023 00:53

I had one earlier! Ate it with a whole pack of biscuits though Grin hot chocolate always does make you feel better though. Might help you to try and get some rest

judelaw · 11/01/2023 00:56

I'm here OP. I'm also struggling massively with my mental health so you are not alone ♥️

Summer2424 · 11/01/2023 00:58

Cup of hot chocolate, yes defo like comfort in a cup ☕
Loving the cheese and tomato toastie, i'm on my way to the kitchen!

purpleme12 · 11/01/2023 00:59

Cadburys

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GenerallyGreenerGrass · 11/01/2023 01:08

Oh hello!

Can I join in?
Making cheese and ham toastie and mug of hot chocolate right now 😊
My cat isn’t a cuddler but I’ve got my little fluffy dog here, snoring happily away 🐶

Summer2424 · 11/01/2023 01:08

@ Cadburys ☕❤
@purpleme12 i'm going to try and sleep before the next feed, hope you get some sleep too, i'll be up again later and will check in xx

purpleme12 · 11/01/2023 01:13

GenerallyGreenerGrass · 11/01/2023 01:08

Oh hello!

Can I join in?
Making cheese and ham toastie and mug of hot chocolate right now 😊
My cat isn’t a cuddler but I’ve got my little fluffy dog here, snoring happily away 🐶

Oh she sounds so cute I wish I had a dog

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purpleme12 · 11/01/2023 01:14

But my cat sleeps right next to my head. I'm very grateful

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Battlecat98 · 11/01/2023 01:17

No cats are the best great judges of character. Your dd is still too young to fully understand so it's not personal. Your mum well, would you go no or low contact?
I hope you manage to get some sleep. Nights are the worst.

RogersOrganismicProcess · 11/01/2023 01:17

Another one with a snuggly cat here. Op I think the fact that you are awake, worrying about your daughter, is an indication that you are not like your mother. You are only human, parenting is hard going at times, but what shines through is how much you care.

Mother87 · 11/01/2023 01:17

Also here... usually cuddle my cats in bed too, but had shoulder op today & sling has velcro dangly bits which is like cat- party for them, so maybe not tonight
Sending a hug n cat stroke & you're not alone...

1982mommaof4 · 11/01/2023 01:21

Listening ear here op.. virtual hugs

Mother87 · 11/01/2023 01:22

Somehow managed to get bed picnicBlushusing just one arm/ full of hospital drugs. Very resourceful i am. Like Bear Grylls in a nighty
Sounds like you love your DD very much & are showing her💜
Feels nicely like Sleepless in Seattle on mumsnet ( all the good bits)

Mother87 · 11/01/2023 01:23

Want cadburys now - weljel