Broke down in front of dc earlier, feel so guilty

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Been single parent since youngest was a baby. Youngest dc now 5, eldest 7. Feel so ashamed as never done this before, always remain positive & just get on. This year has been one thing after the other though with no let up & I'm just finding that everything is becoming too much & feel overwhelmed.

Please someone tell me I won't have caused them any feelings of insecurity or lasting damage. I'm so ashamed to say that I think it must of scared them as they got upset too.

They will be fine. Years of being a good mum is not wiped away by one moment. Make sure you give them lots of hugs and reassurance over the next few days. Don't brush it under the carpet though, if they ask (particularly the 7 year old) - just be honest and say how you were feeling but also how you're all going to be ok. Have you got any RL help? Sounds like you could do with some time out? Any chance of that?
Hope you feel stronger soon but definitely put stick away! I'm sure you are a great mum who just had a bad bad day x

Hey, you're only human, no-one can be positive 24-7 for ever. If your DC see that you have emotions but can deal with them and be OK again later, that may be a good lesson.

Oh lovely.

My mum was a single parent from when I was born til I was nine. She cried in front of me a couple of times. At the time all I saw was my upset mum and wanting to make her feel better. So we hugged it out.
Now I look back and see the amazing, strong woman who worked so hard to raise me and I have so much love for her.
You are human, be nice to yourself, I'm sure you children will feel the same as I did and do x

Thanks, that really helps to hear.
No help unfortunately Effic, many problems with my family at the moment & their father chose no contact when we separated 4.5 yrs ago.
These summer hols seem to be dragging now so that doesn't help either I suppose.
Yes, they will get plenty of hugs tomorrow & will plan something nice.

Oh thanks ladies. Ahh WestEast that's so reassuring to hear.

I actually think it is quite helpful. It teaches children it is ok to sometimes cry and then pick up the pieces.

It is important kids do learn to express their feelings.

big hugs to you too