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Old 08-01-2015, 02:10 PM #1
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I'm so sorry you are going through all this without support. My husband works 4 days a week in a company office that is in another state and lives there as well. It has been difficult by myself those days and my family also do not live nearby. I've reached out to friends and found a few young people who need summer work. It's been great having someone help with driving,light house and yard work etc. I pay them a small amt of cash and they seem to be happy to lend a hand. Perhaps that would be a temporary fix to somewhat relieve you??
Try to spend some silent moments alone each day laying down with eyes closed and practice deep breathing and meditation to help relieve the stress 💛
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I'm so sorry you are going through all this without support. My husband works 4 days a week in a company office that is in another state and lives there as well. It has been difficult by myself those days and my family also do not live nearby. I've reached out to friends and found a few young people who need summer work. It's been great having someone help with driving,light house and yard work etc. I pay them a small amt of cash and they seem to be happy to lend a hand. Perhaps that would be a temporary fix to somewhat relieve you??
Try to spend some silent moments alone each day laying down with eyes closed and practice deep breathing and meditation to help relieve the stress 💛
That is a good idea, I should see if there is someone I can get help from, maybe I will try a local group online.

I think that is a big part of my problem, because of everything that is going on I am getting zero time for myself. The kids are out of school, I have to do everything for my husband so I get no time alone. Yesterday I hit a wall where I just couldn't take it anymore and got in my car and went and sat in a parking lot.
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Is there anyone who could help you out with a little respite care? A relative or neighbour who might babysit for an hour or do some driving?

Don't be shy about saying you need a hand. Before my injury, I was very self-sufficient. Afterwards, I discovered the people actually like to be needed.

If you don't have that sort of support at hand, make it clear to your family doctor that you're suffering. This is a medical issue: the wellbeing of you, and your children, is at issue. He/she might be able to hook you up with professional services (like VON), or community groups (like meals on wheels) that could ease your burden.

Call around and see about inexpensive summer activities that would get your children out of the house. Many churches offer free Vacation Bible Schools and most libraries have craft mornings, etc...

Sometimes just getting an hour to yourself, here and there, can make things so much more manageable.

Hang in there.
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