thread: what do i do? feeling so down

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  1. #1
    Senior Moderator

    Nov 2004
    Chickens.
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    Cmama, I see you're in a very hard place at the moment. Relationships with our parents can be difficult at the best of times.

    You are the best Mumma for your little girl - she chose you for a reason. The fact that her father chooses not to have anything to do with her is HIS loss, not hers.

    I think talking to a professional about how you are feeling is the best. If you need to chat right now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    They have people available 24 hrs a day, trained people, who can talk to you about how you are feeling, and perhaps refer you on to someone else.

    Good luck and thinking of you.

  2. #2

    Oct 2005
    A Nestle Free Zone... What about YOU?
    5,374

    Cmama - you sound like you are really tired and worn out.

    Relationships with parents can often be a source of difficulty... It sounds like she is not aware of how damaging her words can sound & feel...

    I think you need to find your centre my love. This is a painful & difficult time & out of hardship often we grow beautiful wings. Have you had some counselling? I think that would help - help you to find you again, nurture your inner beauty.

    In life we all have different friends. Some are financially richer, poorer. Some are less intelligent, more intelligent. Have a great job, have no job... It matters not when we know who we are ourselves. When we can find a contentment inside.

    I hope you find this & the beauty that is yours alone. We're here to support you along your journey my love. xxx

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Mar 2009
    1,400

    cmama - just wanted to send you a
    Please take care of yourself - concentrate on yourself and your daughter. xxxx

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Jun 2008
    in the eye of a toddler tornado
    2,450

    first of all to you
    sounds like everything hurts right now. I second the girls saying it would be good if you could talk to someone.... sometimes people with an outside perspective can see things more clearly than people we know... and sometimes just having them acknowledge that you're going through something really difficult and still coping and looking after your DD can be just what we need. And if there is something more they can do, like referring you to services or stuff that can help, that is even better.
    About your friend, she is your friend because your hearts are on the same level, not because of money, or marriage, or babies, or any of that. As Deb said friendships of all kinds flourish, because people's hearts are in tune. And everyone has seasons in their life, sometimes they face hardships, other times they enjoy success. Friendships are there for all those things.
    Take care of yourself, thinking of you xxx

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Sep 2008
    SE suburbs of Melbourne
    197

    oh gosh hun! definitely have a chat to a counsellor as it sounds like life is throwing you a bunch of hurdles. Might help to get some positive suggestions on where to go from here as it sounds like from your statement "I just want to sleep" that you're depressed ..and if you don't find you're getting the help you need from the first counsellor (if you decide to talk to one) then talk to someone else until you find you're being heard...and BB is also a great place to vent as you will always find support here. Take care of yourself FOR yourself and your beautiful baby.

    May I also say that by the sounds of things you are one very strong mumma for being able to reach out.