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Fed up of family!!!

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sweetmamma · 21/01/2007 21:39

I really need to offload. I'm living with my parents at the moment with my toddler. Ive never found it easy living at home but at the moment I have no choice. I find my family so impossible. My mum is like a ticking time bomb she goes off at the tiniest things. They are so disgusting in the way they live. They don't clean or tidy and live in such a tip. I used to do all the housework but I was fighting a losing battle especially as my teenage brother is so disrespectful literally he throws his litter on the floor even if there is a bin nearby. Even my Dad just chucks rubbish on the table and chucks clothes on the floor. So I have given up cleaning. I do the bare minimum that's it because I don't want to waste the precious time I have with my child.

Today I found matches on the bathroom floor. A full packet!! My mum left a sharp kitchen knife on the coffee table. My dad left a load of glass bottles on the floor. My brother constantly leaves sharp objects on the floor. My mum leaves her cups of tea within reach and tells me not to let him near them. I mean WTF what does she want me to do keep him on a leash. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Not to mention the wierd things my Mum says to him.I cant say anything because no one wants to hear it. My Dads response is "yeah later" my brother just shrugs and my mum goes off on one. I don't know what's wrong with them. On the surface they seem to care about my son a lot. But they just don't seem to want to change their lazy lifestyle. I don't earn enough to move in by myself.

I don't know why I posted this I don't really want advice just to get this of my chest. I just want the best for my son and this isn't it. I feel like I'm letting him down but I don't know how to fix it. Anyone been in a similar situation???

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divastrop · 21/01/2007 21:45

what country do you live in?i ask as im wondering if you could get any finacial help as a single parent?

Carmenere · 21/01/2007 21:51

It sounds as if, even if they do love your ds, which I am sure they do, they are not really happy about you both living there. I no that is not any help but can your council help?

sweetmamma · 21/01/2007 21:53

Live in England. Don't think there is any financial help I don't know about. Checked about Housing Benefit but no-one round here wants to know if your a tenant that cant pay the full rent.

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divastrop · 22/01/2007 11:48

is there any council housing or housing association properties where you are?are there any other areas you could move to that are easier to get properties but not that far?im sure your local council would help you find accomodation.i lived with my mum for 7 months when my 2 older children were small and it just doesnt work.when you have your own children you need your own space.

sweetmamma · 22/01/2007 15:57

Completely agree with you divastrop. I would have to move miles away to find housing (housing benefit wise). Need to stay nearby for support and my job which I love. Have put name down for council housing but will be a long wait (Years).

Don't want to sound pessimistic but I have considered all solutions -I think. Just want to offload and see if anyone has been through anything similar.

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