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I have no quality of life.

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The2Ateam · 23/07/2016 09:15

Sorry, wasn't sure where to post this?

I've had terrible PMT this month, but I've resolved that my feeling so sad, despondent and emotional is more than my hormones, but that my hormones make it harder to manage my everyday life.

I realise that I have no quality of life at all. I have two children, work full time in a demanding job, with a long community. Elderly parents, one with cancer and a DH who is little more than useless.

I barely see my children because of work, but have to earn what I do to pay mortgages & bills, which mostly I do alone because DH refuses to do anything other than be self-employed which means sometimes there is money and sometimes not.

I earn a good wage, but can't afford to go on holiday or move to a better area where the kids could go to a better school. I spend weekends chasing my tail. Housework & helping my parents.

I never go out and feel like my friends/cousins have all become closer, holidaying together etc, while I can't because they are financially more comfortable.

I suffer from such parental guilt, that I am not doing the best for my children& I am a terrible mum for always being at work.

I just don't know how to fix this mess which is my head and life, but I do know that I am exsisting rather than living. Any tips would be gratefully received. Thank you.

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The2Ateam · 28/07/2016 11:55

newmame99 I think your right and change. Unfortunately he has no one who can influence him. His dad is useless and his mum not interested. I think he just doesn't know how and is comfortable plodding along.

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