Mum guilt over not doing anything every single day

[Loudloopy]

Hey everyone,

Just want some moral support, my husband has started a new job, which we have Been waiting on security clearances since may, which has put a pause on any holidays we would normally go on, all has passed and he's started which is absolutely amazing as we needed this, I haven't really felt the cost of living until this year like everybody has which I'm sure we can agree, stepping out the door now snd dropping £100 at the minimum is now what it takes to even do simple trips to the cinema etc, as the holidays draw to a close, the children have had plenty of trips to farms, soft plays, sports clubs, and today after a multiple days of farms, school clothes shopping, treats, etc im absolutely exhausted, I don't have the energy to even go to the park, or anything and I feel so guilty, I'm currently in recovery for extreme ptsd, and I believe I'm suffering with a bit of exhaustion from being in fight or flight for so many years, I also can't afford to keep doing things all the time I just want a day where I'm not spending, baisicly if anyone just wants a little chat I'd appreciate it, I'm ajusting to my new life with a husband on shifts ( which is actually really good in terms of help with childcare, also my youngest is starting school so both will be at school so I have a few major adjustments, I also own my own business too so it's all very busy maybe I'm just s little overwhelmed and tired

I think it's crazy to expect to be out doing something every day of the school holidays. We've been on a holiday during the 6 week break but the rest of the time we've been at home or doing stuff for free like going to the park or library. It's good for children to learn to entertain themselves.

My partner has just taken the kids out to ASDA on his lunch break, that was their entertainment outside the house for today 😂

When I was young we rarely went out doing stuff in school holidays. We just played out entertaining ourselves mostly. Completely free and I don't remember ever hating school holidays 😁

As you're recovering from ptsd the priority is getting through the day however you can. If you do the basics like feed the kids, etc you've every right to be proud of yourself.

However sometimes getting out is helpful. Something cheap like going our for a cake (lunch first). Or get the kids to run and time them (in your garden), when you're ready might help break up the day.