Venting

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Dont mind me, I just need somewhere to vent!
Worn out today, parenting 2 teen girls full of anxiety and neurodiversity. They are quite socially isolated and both leaning heavily on me for emotional support. Im a single parent now, Dad is close by and in regular contact but not great at the emotional support part. Usually Id have good family support and more friend contact, or time out to recharge but the pandemic has undone all that. Watching netflix in my room drinking wine for time out is not ideal but Ive lost all motivation to do anything else.
Ugh - sorry for moaning, but thanks for the space to do so. No need to reply. I know its hard on everyone. It will get better x

to you

I'm worn out today too. It seems everything I say is wrong and today I was told I'm so fucking annoying, I hate you, shut the fuck up and a near hit in the face

Despite all the support I give her.

I hear you. You are not alone.

Vent away, these are tough times for parenting teens!!! Solidarity and wine to you.

Sending sympathetic vibes you sound like a great mum and I'm sure you're doing a much better job than you are giving yourself credit for! Girls can be emotionally hard work I can testify to that just remember every bit of support you give them counts and they will remember all this when they are grown ups and can appreciate it with hindsight x

Sending a hug 🤗

One of my teens has just told me she doesnt give a F ing shit about anything I say and I am a Karen.

I replied by saying no i am your parent and i am parenting you.

She then told me to piss off. For which she had just lost some screen time tomorrow.

This was about getting ready for bed!

I often retreat into my bedroom because they take over the lounge watching rubbish on you tube and refuse to go to their room to chill out.

When I have had enough of listening to it through the wall as we are in a flat, I remove the remote.