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Detachment normal?

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pinkrabbits39 · 14/09/2023 19:22

I'm peri-meno and on HRT, my moods are stable and I'm totally fine and have been for months. My husband and I are divorcing and as a result, I assume due to the shame, my parents have disowned me and I have literally nothing to do with them now.
Last night I asked my 16 year old daughter to tidy up the lounge and she called me a c**t.
I honestly think I'm so drained/sad/knackered etc that I'm scared I'm not properly processing all these feelings and it's going to catch up with me. I'm also concerned that my divorce may have been a decision based on my age and feeling like I'm unhappy and not maybe many years ahead?
Basically, I'm buggared in the head. I don't feel particularly sad or anxious, I'm not depressed. I just get up, work, do what I have to do and go to bed. Repeat.
WTF is wrong with me?

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itsmeafterall · 14/09/2023 19:32

What is wrong with you is that you're human and undergoing major stress, massive life transformation and a hugely impactful change in your body.

All whilst trying to raise a teenager.

All at the same time.

Holy shit that's a lot.

Don't be surprised if you need to shut off bits of that to get through. That's normal.

If you can get support in real life please do that. MN can be fab but sometimes you need a real hug too.

Allow yourself to feel your way through it all and do one step at a time.

I'd say be kind to yourself but that sounds trite and insubstantial given what's on your plate.

Sending supportive un mumsnetty hugs

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