I'm so sad

[Cherry111]

That's how I feel. I can't be arsed, I'm sick of people needing things from me. I'm sick of having to think of everything all the bloody time. I'm tired, I'm worn out and I feel like every day is Groundhog Day. I work part time which everyone thinks is amazing but the other days I'm doing a 16 hour shift with a toddler who is never happy, and I mean never. Then I had to wrestle into pyjamas because they were overtired. Why the moaning, I do nice things with you, you have fun toys, we play together but no. Do you ever dread waking up in the morning? As a parent, or is it just me? Then I stay up too late to have a bit of down time and I'll regret it soon as it will all start again in about 5 hours. Just waiting on someone telling me I should be grateful. It is Mumsnet after all...feel free to roast

I relate to this on a high level OP.

I'm with you cherry

Definitely not just you

Thank fuck for that then, it's not just me. Parenting is a complete pain in the arse honestly. Some days I just want to run away, like far. I think I'm making light of it but sometimes it's soul destroying. You are just basically a vessel to serve others. I know it will get easier but I need to vent about how shit it is just now. In fact, no, I need to get to bed as I'll be someone's bitch in approximately 5 hours

Shall we all book a girls trip to Bali???

I'm in! Then we'll complain that we miss our kids and look at there pictures while drunk. I am actually sad though, I feel like I'm lost in a fog of making everyone happy and I don't know who or what I'm supposed to be doing. Maybe this is what I'm meant for, it's what I'm good at. I wish I had hobbies and interests. I need to get some

I am definitely in! Hugs cherry x

Same here. I'm so sad about my life at the moment and I feel guilty for feeling this way. My DD deserves a mum who is happy to be her mum. I go to work and then come home and look after her. My relationship with her dad is so dissatisfying; we're like housemates now and I don't really like him very much. This is not what I wanted for myself at all but I'm stuck now and can't change it.

Count me in for Bali. Defo not just you that feels this way.

Hobbies/interests away from family life help me hugely - do you have a partner/family/childcare to help make it happen?
I have a lot more love and patience for my children when I get regular time away from them.

Mine are 7 and 10 and I fantasise about running away all the time. Parenting is soul destroying.

Yes I feel like this every day. It's so sad. Does it get bbetter ?

I have days like this, especially the bit about staying up for some down time and then being shattered in the morning!

Thanks, it's good to know I'm not alone I'm feeling like this. I do hope it gets better. It just feels like a slog every day of things to do and people to feed then cleaning all the mess. Every day is the same. I don't know who I am anymore. I don't do anything for myself but I know I need to as I'll be happier and that will help everyone involved, I just feel like I have no time. Tonight I'm going to have a long bath and pamper myself a bit and get to bed early. I do have a partner but he works very long hours so I take care of 90% of the parenting and household stuff.

You are not alone. I tell myself it will pass and enjoy the good bits. But I have totally lost 'me' for now and I don't know when I'll be allowed to come back.

I know how you feel. Single parent an almost 3 and a 4 yr old. Also work part time. Thank God. Yes it can be utterly, mind numbingly relentless. I feel like utter shite when we play a game or something they live and they want to do it again and again and I just want to sit on my own being quiet and not touched.

I'd say I'm up for Bali, but..... well, kids. Apparently it's frowned upon to leave them home alone.

I feel the same. It’s a constant battle with mine. From getting out of bed in the morning, brushing their teeth, getting dressed etc. Why can’t they just do what needs to be done?!?! Then complaints about meals, and not being appreciative of nice things done. Giving a treat always backfires with tantrums. And this shit weather isn’t helping. It’s so frustrating and your not alone. I also feel bad, as I end up shouting a lot because mine just don’t listen. I have to ask 20 times for them to do anything. The last few days have been particularly hard.