Perhaps I'm depressed. I'm a single parent with nine and 14-year old boys.
I'm struggling to see what's in it for me. At times, it feels like motherhood is a type of mental and psychological slavery, along with domestic drudgery.
Mothers are strongly socialised to self sacrifice, and despite all the effort, will always get blamed by society when things go wrong. On top of that, our children blame us for any perceived hardship, if their lives aren't perfect.
I'm doing my best, but feel like it's a totally shit deal.
In fact, it sometimes feels terrifying, like I am in a kind of bondage or prison and can't get out.
I'm sure I would benefit from therapy.
Can anyone relate?