We have recently put our house up for sale.
I had no idea this would have such an impact on how I feel, and I need some advice as I feel totally lost and upset.
We've wanted to move out of the city for a while, and have kept our eye on the market over the past 12 month and have seen houses coming and going that we've liked.
Our house is lovely. It's a gorgeous 1930's bay fronted traditional house. We've been here over 10 years and have done it up, knocked walls out and had a little extension to improve it. We have lots of space and a huge garden for the children - which isn't overlooked and is south facing. We also know most people on our road, and have the most lovely neighbours. The problem we have is the proximity to the city and not so nice surrounding areas, and the local schools.
I'd like to be out of the city now. I'm past all the hustle and bustle, the ambulances and police sirens and busy roads and I'd like my children to have some place to play.
The local secondary school isn't great, although we could put our children on a 30 minute bus ride to a school out of town, but my son has some problems and isn't as independent as others his age - the bus isn't something I want for him.
We are looking at nearby villages. The house are smaller, and more expensive with tiny gardens. They are younger house and have no real character. We've got up increase our mortgage. We'll go from knowing lots of people in the area to no one at all.
I feel gutted, and worried and anxious and upset and really wished I could pick my house up and move it. I can't see anything at all on the market that I like at the minute.
I could really do with some advice from anyone that as been in the same position. Do we move, or do we stay put and put up with the things we don't like?
Will something come up for us, and will we settle - or will I forever regret selling my beautiful home?
How on earth do you know what to do?