Mom guilt while trying to create an outlet?

Sahm chasing my dream of an identity and starting my dream. Thrift store owner but family complains they want me home after 25 yrs of being a sahm. Smh. 😫

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Did I make a mistake.

I am 37 years old and I have an 18 month old boy and have been with the father of my child for almost 6 years. The relationship has never 100% been respectful as he has cheated multiple times, called me out of my name, etc. I found out he cheated then found out I was pregnant. I wanted to keep my family together and for our son to have an active parent. So I stayed

Pregnancy and postpartum was hard. He wasn’t working a steady job and I had to back to work very quickly to keep our income. Eventually he got a job and we were able to move into our own place. But we have not been intimate since the baby was conceived. Don’t get my wrong I sick him off when he needs it but that’s about it.

I’m the primary parent. Bathtime. Dropping and picking baby up. Packing bag. Making appointments. Soothing. EVERYTHING. he does change diapers sometimes but when I ask for help it’s like pulling teeth.

He gets angry and snaps at me or the baby “am I raising a boy or girl” when the baby is whining or something. Making me feel wrong for having any feelings outside of happiness.

Because of the disrespect and what I feel is emotional abuse. I decided to break up with him. In my head I know it was the right decision. I know I am grieving what could have been. But my heart is still breaking. I don’t know what my life looks like without this person whose been in my life for 6 years. I never wanted to raise a child by myself even though I know its possible. Starting for scratch at this age is daunting. And he already talking about getting a lawyer.

We have to stay in the same house because there’s 2 months on our lease and he says he will continue to provide the rent but he might leave the state. Which I already planned on doing to be closer to family. But I feel like I’ve ruined my family and my son is going to hate me.

Did I make a mistake? I know I didn’t but my heart says otherwise. Thank you for letting me vent.

Hey!

I’d love to find just 1 solid mom friend on here. I live in Phoenix, Arizona but proximity isn’t really important to me. Motherhood is just lonely. Most of the conversations I have on here are short lived. I really just want to find a good, solid friend. I have 3 toddlers boys and I’m pregnant with my 4th boy. I’m a bit shy but pretty talkative once I get past that. I’d love to connect, comment or message me!!!

Career change

I’m looking to change careers now that I’m a mum. I’m 35 and have spent most of my working life in hospitality, mainly in management roles. The hours aren’t ideal anymore, so I’m hoping to move into something different—but I’m unsure what options are available to me.

I have a degree in Social Studies, though I’m not sure how I could use it in a new career. I’d really appreciate any suggestions or hearing about similar experiences from others who’ve made a transition.

Kink? Sexxx, what do I do

I’m interested in watching my husband pleasure and be pleasured by another woman in a purely physical way. I’m not interested in being “cheated on.” No flirty texts, no unsanctioned coffee dates. Mentally/sexually it arouses me the thought of him having his d succcked, I guess because I see how he looks when he climaxes because of me getting down on him and that control over him turns me on. He has never brought this topic up or anything. Unsure what to do. We’ve always been monogamous and never opened to anything other than with each other.

Anybody else felt like this in pregnancy, is it normal or am I just being sensitive rn?

Hey y’all anybody else feeling like this?
Im still early in pregnancy but ofc already thinking about gender reveals, baby showers,shopping etc…
Feeling a little sad that I don’t have any friends nearby or to share experiences.
my friends live long distance and majority are in a total different phase of life whereas I’ve wanted this for so long after a long IVF journey and many losses. I’m finding it tough not having anybody to relate to or talk about pregnancy journey or even feeling like I won’t be able to have the celebration most people have! Anybody else ?

Bestie search

Hi all 💓 I’m looking for a bestie that I can share this experience with. I’m quite shy at first, but absolutely love meeting new people and building a connection 🫶🏼 I’m 5 weeks pregnant so very new to all this, but I’m happy to make connections with anyone as long as they want a friendship too 💓 love going for walks, grabbing coffee and nights out (obviously not right now 😂) would love to meet someone around the Nottingham area in the UK 🇬🇧🫶🏼