does anyone else feel completely overwhelmed by parenting? my situation is quite unique i suppose. i am mum to three children, oldest is teen, youngest is toddler. middle is tween. i share the older children with a very abusive ex husband who has repeatedly brought court proceedings for more time with them (now seeking full custody- he's mad) i have a lawyer and think i will get the court to make him stop eventually so i feel that its in hand and i am doing all i can however right now it is a stressful time. my husband has a chronic illness (could be stress related) and so i do the lions share of childcare& chores... i have a professional job and work 28 hours a week- cant reduce this due to cost of living and legal fees.... feel so depleted and stressed at the end of each day and i love the bones of my three children and husband but i feel am pouring from empty cup. not much support from wider family. have already had a stint off work on stress leave and take anti depressants (which help). hobbies and socialising are hard in my situation though i do manage to get the odd coffee or lunch with friends i cant really socialise in evenings as needed at home and want to be at home.... i am not sure what i can do to make things easier or do i just need to ride this out and keep calm and carry on. any help/ tips from someone who has been through anything vaguely similar would be welcome. my children all are doing well and i try my absolute best but its a lot right now. parenting teen and toddler plus my husbands health issues plus incredibkly hostile and aggressive ex husband is just too much, not so much looking practical advice as my situation is unique and lots to it, i have professional advice from lawyer. i suppose just looking for any other mothers feeling the same way? regardless of why, does anyone else feel incredibly tired and depleted from parenting and juggling lifes stresses sometimes?