Do you ever feel like yourself again?
I 25F have two kids (2.5 yr old & 6 months) and they are the absolute light of my life. I have a great husband too who’s an amazing father!
I’m a sahm while my husband travels a lot for work. He’s currently traveling in some pretty cool places & doing some really cool things. I’m truthfully really happy for him. But I’m also… envious.
I know it’s incredibly hard for him to be away from me & the kids. I couldn’t imagine what it must be like. But I also can’t imagine what it’s like to take a nice long shower without having to ask for help or making a plan of how I’ll do it. Going out and having an adult conversation without kids & serious preplanning, etc. let alone something really fun & adventurous!
I came to visit family while he’s gone and it’s been nice having the help but I just feel like a burden. I’ve had multiple crying sessions to my dad. They’ve made it so nice for me and I feel guilty struggling the way that I am. Plus it is extremely hot here so outings have to be either shaded or including water so the little one doesn’t overheat!
My husband has been encouraging me to go out but I don’t have friends to go out with. I didn’t keep in contact with anyone after I moved away from here. Plus my baby refuses a bottle so staying out for an extended time is hard. I just feel like a looser. Will this feeling ever go away? I have a great life and I want to enjoy it while being the best mom i can be. Has anyone ever felt like this? How did you cope?