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I Am Struggling To Keep Myself Together

Hello everybody! :)
How are you all doing?
This is my first ever story here.
I am here because I have too much to vent out. My life sucks so much right now it's making me insane.
I'm a single mom of 1. I was married to the biggest prick in the whole wide world and trying to get a divorce from him has just drained me out.
I also quit smoking cold turkey like 3 months ago and I don't know how to handle stress without a fag!
2 years past my separation with my ex husband and I had chances to date some men but I pushed eveeybody away because I didn't think I was ready for a relationship yet and I was legally still married. I also had my guards up the whole time and then I find somebody for who I let my guards down and I regret it for some reason. I feel vulnerable.
I cut everybody off my life and I don't even know why! Guess I just wanted to be alone to find myself. So now it's just me and my little guy! Everything is good.
But I still struggle to be happy. Sometimes I crave adult company and then I also get scared to let anybody in my life.
I don't even know what I am doing.
I wish things were not so complicated.
I wish my actions didn't have consequences.
One day at a time is how I am doing it but it's so hard sometimes to even get through a day.
The only thing that's keeping me sane is my little boy! I am trying to keep it all together for him :'(
Well, welcome! And first story too? Great.
First of all, bravo for being free. That takes guts. You are a great mom for doing this too. You are modeling courage!
Secondly, good job for quitting smoking. Hang in there.
Dating takes time. You are reinventing yourself. Takes time. Being vulnerable is normal. When you are ready, it will feel better.
Who did you cut off? I hope you have supportive family and friends!
Sounds like you are living, learning, and exploring. Sounds like...life! LOL. You are doing just fine. Take it one day at a time. One step at a time. Just do that. And it will all work out.
You need to do some things just for you. Do you have a hobby-something simple? Do you exercise? Go for walks. Find something just for you. You can likely pop that son into a carriage and go.
You got this handled well. Carry on.
Waocky · 36-40, F
@PoetryNEmotion
I cut everybody off including friends and some family.
Never really had real friends. The ones who I thought were real turned their backs on me. So I decided I don't need anybody in my life who don't care about me!
My family is there to support But I don't get to see them often.
I actually keep myself very occupied from morning to night. I'm very busy with work, chores and my boy. But there's always something in the back of my mind!
Thank you for such a nice reply.
Loved it! I
This should be just an important phase in my life. I will get through this.
@Waocky You do what you had to do. And you are really fine. You just have to keep on living and loving that son. And being courageous. Bravo! You should be so proud of yourself. I am proud of you! Surround yourself with positive people. That is the best way. And say how you feel. It helps. Don't be afraid to cry if you need to. Then dry your tears and move forward. A single mom is a hard job to say the least. But, like I said, you got this. :)
wiltingflower · 51-55, F
I am so sorry to hear your pain.
I know exactly where you at. Why?
I am wearing the same shoes you got on.
How old is your boy?
wiltingflower · 51-55, F
@Waocky Mine is 9.
It's tough.
Do you have any support?
Waocky · 36-40, F
@wiltingflower
My ex tries to support our son but it's not even enough. I work jobs to jobs. It's not working out well but I am trying.
Thank you for asking
wiltingflower · 51-55, F
@Waocky The road is hard..being a Single Mum...at times you cannot breathe.
It's exhausting when you're battling emotional pain.
PissFun · 70-79, M
Yes, I remember all of that, almost word for word, but mine was nearly ten years ago and I've adjusted. The only thing that's left is my fear of relationships, I don't think I could ever really commit ever again, but other than that, life's worked out really well. Your son is now your purpose x
Waocky · 36-40, F
@PissFun
That's what I remind myself everyday.

Thank you for your response
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Waocky · 36-40, F
@Waymore
Thank you :)
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DonNature · 56-60, M
Do stay strong. Things will get better.
Waocky · 36-40, F
@DonNature
Thank you
pampersmom11 · 26-30, F
Stay strong
Waocky · 36-40, F
@pampersmom11
I will although it's hard
Thank you

 
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