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How do I get through this? Am I a bad mum?

I don’t want to ramble on, I just have nobody else to speak to and need to get this out somewhere. Im not trying to victimise myself I know I have responsibility here I just feel like the worst person ever.

I am currently back at work full time after having my first child. I would prefer to be with my son but unfortunately during my maternity leave myself and my partner struggled financially and ran up some debt. I feel like the worst mum ever for leaving my son as he isn’t even 1 yet and I just want to be there for those big moments like first steps, first words etc.

My financial position just now is crippling me. I know eventually it’ll be okay once the debt is sorted and I have some savings back behind us. I just want to be able to enjoy time with my son without worrying. I feel this heavy weight on my chest worrying about money and being a crap mum. It’s 22 minutes past 1 and I’m up for work in a few hours and I can’t sleep because I’m so worried and stressed.

I’ve had some dark thoughts and although I know this is irrational I often wonder if my son would be better off without me. Maybe my partner would meet someone else who could be a better mum to our son. I just really don’t know how to go on feeling like this. I never realised how much money worries can impact you until now.

Another thing playing on my mind is that I was abused when I was younger and I feel as if I want to be present 24/7 to protect my son from what I went through. I know again this is irrational but it’s just another thing piling on me.

Thanks for reading this far. I just needed to vent really.
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Well, being concerned about your son is being a good mum, and being financially responsible is ALSO being a good mum.

See how you can balance these while you are paying off debt and getting some savings.

But stop and consider this: even your dark thoughts show that you are actually willing to sacrifice being there with your son...

BUT SNAP OUT OF THAT!

You son needs YOU, not some alternate woman.

NO OTHER WOMAN WILL EVER LOVE YOUR SON AS MUCH, AS WELL, AS SELFLESSLY, AS TOTALLY, AS YOU DO.

So be his mom.

That's best for everybody.

😊😊😊
Needchange1111 · 22-25, F
@SomeMichGuy I’m so glad I found this website - thank you so so much. I know eventually it’ll all be okay, I suppose we all go through these phases when life gets on top of us. Thank you again for taking the time to say this to me. I’m hanging on my a thread and this has helped me put things into perspective ❤
@Needchange1111 A LOT of mothers doubt themselves. But you need to be around for that baby, because he'll never be right if you leave his life.

Your life is no longer yours to live selfishly...as a GREAT mom (and we both know you ARE), you are living your life selflessly...for your son and your family.

YOU ARE NEEDED. YOU ARE LOVED MORE THAN YOU KNOW BY THAT BABY.

And if this helps you, that's all I wanted. Vaya con Dios.