Hi,
Am new here. Long story short is that I am just so unhappy. I split with my children's dad over 3 years ago and am a single parent to a 7 and 9 year old. I work near enough full time, pay for everything and do all the chores etc. I receive no maintenance at all. Hardly any help from their dad's side of the family. Once in a blue moon. All I have is my mum who is my rock. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't be able to work or pay for the things we need sometimes. My children never go without. Their father is in prison and will be there for the next 8 years or so. I just want to state that I love my children to death, they are my world but I just feel like a robot. I get zero time to myself, I barely go out with my friends as I don't have a sitter. I have no spare money for any new clothes or to even make myself feel better really. I'd love to meet someone new but in reality when and how? I never have the time alone. I feel lonely, depressed and am having a terrible time with my youngest a behaviour. She is currently being seen by paediatrician. Everyday is a battle. And I mean over everything. Which in turn makes me so miserable towards them. I'm so tired, drained and when I look in the mirror I look like a completely different person. I used to care so much about my appearance, loved the gym and being outside. Now I just have no energy for anything. The kids think I'm such a snappy old hag and no fun at all. I wish I could just be happy for their sake, but everything is just getting me down. Money, being a single parent, kids behaviour, the way I look, loneliness and not ever getting a break. I just need to vent or see if anyone else has been in my situation