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To believe I’ve f@cked my life up and there’s no way back?

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Theroadnottravelled · 11/06/2024 07:06

On the surface right now, I look like I have everything. Nice husband, 2 preschool kids, corporate job (full time), nice house. But underneath I’ve sabotaged it all. My job is well paid but stressful and I wasn’t coping (burn out) so I handed my notice in with nothing to go to. Nursery fees and mortgage are crippling. DH doesn’t earn much (self employed) so majority of the household admin and financial burden falls to me. I’m on anti depressants and think about taking my own life daily. I don’t know how to get back on track. I’m a failure professionally as unemployed and as a mother/provider. Other people have 2 kids, commute, have hobbies, happy lives so why can’t I? I’ve worked so hard in life, played by the rules (uni, job, marriage, kids) but can see it all slipping away.

HopeMumsnet · 11/06/2024 11:34

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