I Am Struggling

@youcall.. It's been ages since I have been able to actually spend time online. Today the the kids are out with their grandma. I think I am already at that stage where I am all "burned out"
I lost too much sleep over this already. Maybe I should wait for things to work itself out..... Just like most people say "and this too shall pass.."

@Kryptonite..there were times I worked 7 days a week and a month straight so I feel your pain. My daughter was very understanding and would let me take a two hour nap and then we would do things. As she got older I would give her a list to do which she did knowing it freed us up to go and do things.

Thank you Youcallmesir 😊 these are the type of compliments I love to hear. I try to be the best parent I can, all we have are each other.
I'm just wondering if all this is just me overthinking things. I can be one to worry too much...maybe I should calm my mind down. 😁

If only I knew how 😔

a super simple thing I like to do is wearing an aromatherapy bracelet. they made with beads you can soak in essential oils, like lavender. they have their own qualities, but every time I start getting anxious I breathe in the smell and it reminds me to take a moment to breathe and center. Of course this only helps for a moment, but I figure you're pressed for time

@PTC.. - Yes that helps at times. I work 6 days a week. By the 7th day I find myself too tired, thus I get to spend less time with the kids. These days I am just drowning.

@ImMa.. - thank you for your reply. There is a lot of truth in these words.

The fact that you worry about it means that you are a healthy parent. It will pass, as long as you can get through the day and then the one after that. Eventually something will break free and it will get better. :-)

make sure you have time for self care. something you can truly enjoy, even if its just a few minutes. those kids need you to be present with them and it can be very difficult when you're overwhelmed.

No, over thinking is what a parent does. It's what keeps your kids safe and I'm sure makes you a great mother. Stay the course and have faith in yourself. I think you will come to find you are on the right track in the long run.

I to was a single dad in the same situation. It is tough but my stress relief was doing things with my daughter. It did get better

@PTC ..- thank you very much for sharing your experience and thoughts with me. It's greatly appreciated 😃

Np sometimes a little reassurance makes the difference between a shame spiral and a good day.

I don't really have anything positive to say. so maybe my negativity will help just a tad... It could be worse

Everything has a solution. Take your time and solve it. You can do it kryptonite

@Kryptonite..If you need anything else I will be glad to help if I can

Thank you for your support and kind words :)

@ImMa.. - You see you have plenty positives to share 😊. Thank you. These are some of the many reasons I am so comfortable with sharing my concerns and thoughts online. I think I should try my best to do things differently somehow, it's seems like my current daily routine is not good enough.

"Just keep swimming" :)

I don't have kids to raise, but I do understand about letting work take over your life. I was working all kinds of overtime for free thinking it was about the clients. I ended up suicidal, so I do my best

It will get better. Put your head down and push through as best you can. Remember to allow yourself to take small moments when you can in aid of not burning out.

I can only imagine how stressful it is.. hang in there..

Thank you Enag19