No village

I’ve recently moved quite a while away from my family , we used to live really close so the change is hard

Don’t upset yourself or get yourself down over family that don’t make an effort. You sound like you’re doing an amazing job without a village and you may be all they really need since you’re giving all that love and attention to them. Try making friends or going to some toddler baby groups. My friends are closer to my little one more than aunts and cousins.Xx

@Shelley I just feel a bit gutted I guess. When I was younger I used to love going for sleepovers at my aunties house with my cousins, they’re my favourite memories but then I think they were because my parents weren’t the most loving. I’m really trying my best and I hope one day they understand that! I actually made friends with my neighbour and she had a kid a year older than mine but she had to move after 4 months so I was gutted! I’ll have new neighbours soon and they’re family houses so I’m hoping I’ll be able to meet a friend but I’ll just see how it goes! Xx

Hey lovely? Are you a military spouse. I’m in the same boat, it feels absolutely awful knowing my family rarely visit for weekends with my son. And to be honest visiting them at this age just isn’t worth the hassle - I feel bad but maybe I’d be more motivated too if they made an effort!! Please do try and reach out. Most areas have an Anxious Mum Club rep and would welcome you with open arms. Message me if you like xx

@Jodie Hi Jodie! Yeah I am! This is exactly how I feel! I know we’ve moved away but why would they not want to see us? Im so sorry you’re going through the same thing,it’s horrible! I actually travelled 8 hours just to see my nan for 2 days the other week and it was so worth it but I wouldn’t expect her to drive here obviously but with my mum she’s expected me to pop down for a day or 2 with both kids on my own and it just doesn’t make sense,it’s easier for her than it is for me! I’d even appreciate a FaceTime every now and then! I completely get that,I don’t think they have any idea how much it would mean to us! Thank you I’ll message you now ☺️ xx

I'm a first-time mum and no village at all. Both me and my husband are from overseas. The husband's parents are dead even before we dated. Also, both of my parents passed away. Both sides never had the chance to meet us and their grandchild from us. No village and no in-laws. My husbands only sister lives overseas and rarely even does videocall. She's not checking on us and doesn't speak English, so communicating is a challenge. Also my only sister ( overseas as well) had stopped communicating to me and just cut me off from her life ( financial problems and fight over chat) I sometimes wonder how it feels like to have an in-laws. I always feel like I am alone and sinking. My husband travels a lot in his work. I have learned the worst possible way to be independent and to be resilient. I have no one to ask, so Google is my friend. It's hard, very hard, but I am still here because God has been with me all the time.