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Feeling really unsatisfied in life (with myself)

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NeedingASafeSpace · 29/01/2026 06:04

good morning this is my quick shortened story.
I am a mummy of 2 before anything (which I absolutely love!) these kids provide all entertainment for me and I absolutely adore them and I would never change a thing about them. This is a part of my life I am fulfilled with.
However…when it comes to “me” as a person… I do nothing? I’m in a bad rut at the moment. Once I cook the kids meals I snack on junk food for myself, I don’t exercise anymore (I’m not obese but I’d say it won’t be long before the weight comes), I go to work Monday to Friday 8:30-5 I have no hobbies, no friends. Once I’m back in from work it’s make some food for my children to have a snack on as they have already had tea at this time it I like to give them a supper to ensure they don’t go bed hungry and off to bed we go after having bath time. Repeat every day except weekends which is usually filled with the farm or soft play. I am feeling lonely, unfulfilled as an adult etc. is this normal? As I say if being a parent is the best thing ever but I just feel I’m not me I’m on survival mode from constantly being on the go.

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PersephoneParlormaid · 29/01/2026 06:07

It sounds absolutely normal when you have little ones. Does dad live with you?

NeedingASafeSpace · 29/01/2026 06:11

PersephoneParlormaid · 29/01/2026 06:07

It sounds absolutely normal when you have little ones. Does dad live with you?

No I am on my own. The dads not in the picture x

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StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 29/01/2026 06:13

Totally normal.

What did you do for you before you had children?

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NeedingASafeSpace · 29/01/2026 06:17

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 29/01/2026 06:13

Totally normal.

What did you do for you before you had children?

Honestly I was young and was out drinking most days (I worked as well, I always have worked since the day I could) but yes the kids absolutely saved my life. This isn’t anything to do with being a parent I just feel like I don’t know who I am outside of this?

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