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Feel disengaged from where we live

37 replies

Salbertina · 06/06/2013 08:31

Not fresh off the plane, not homesick, been good while here. Feel am treading water till we return and can't be bothered to engage/ do stuff. Am aware a waste of opportunities.

Have had depression on and off for a long while and am seeing a therapist already but rather stuck. Feel much of my feeling is from my isolated, trailing spouse lifestyle. Miss work, miss proper friends, miss enjoying my kids more from feeling chores are more shared. Miss feeling safe. Again, NOT in homesick way, but in a "I've had enough way".

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juneau · 08/06/2013 09:44

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juneau · 08/06/2013 09:45

Sorry, yes mixing you up with another poster in a very similar position, but pregnant.

Salbertina · 08/06/2013 09:55

No worries Smile

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Fi2013 · 09/06/2013 11:56

Salbertina - it's such a country of extremes isn't it? I do really miss it for its scenery, weather, lifestyle, people .... But at same time it's kind of scares me how people aren't shocked anymore by some of the nature of the violence. I don't want to make a generalisation but I have heard some pretty shocking events while our fiends just shrugged their shoulders! Saying that while living there I felt safe and in a bubble... A beautiful bubble.... It wasn't an easy decision....but there is so much to say for the UK and in Europe in general if that makes sense. One can never win!!!

Salbertina · 09/06/2013 14:51

So true! Crime worsening where we are, think my bubble pierced after firstb6 months. Really had enough. Ready to go now but not really possible.

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Fi2013 · 09/06/2013 19:35

Is your hubby in a contract? From what I understand he doesn't want to leave?

Salbertina · 09/06/2013 19:43

Yes that's right

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Fi2013 · 10/06/2013 08:36

i know its easier said than done: is hubby ready to talk about it?

Salbertina · 10/06/2013 08:44

Says he's "had enough always talking about my stuff!"

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Fi2013 · 10/06/2013 11:09

That's harsh!!! Well you are married and thats what its all about!!! You;-

Salbertina · 10/06/2013 11:15

Well... He HAS heard a lot, admittedly. Other issues too plus we're not exactly rock-solid ourselves. Feels a little overwhelming, all gone wrong but yes, the sun still shines!

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Fi2013 · 10/06/2013 11:39

mmm i know that feeling!! I hope you both manage to sort out your issues and find a compromise where you are both happy xx

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