Feeling like a failing mother
I don’t really know how to say this without sounding silly, but I just wondered if anyone else is finding it really, really hard at the moment?
I’ve got a 2 year old and a 7 month old, and my partner is working all the time so I’m on my own with them most days. Some days I look around and feel like I’m failing at everything—like the house is never clean enough, I’m always rushing, and I feel so lonely even though I’m never actually by myself.
And honestly? Money is so tight right now I don’t know how we’re going to get through the next week. We’ve barely any food left for the little ones, and nothing coming in until the 9th. I feel awful admitting it, like I should be managing better somehow.
Just wondered if anyone else is in the same boat, or if it really is just me struggling this much lately? 💛
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You are amazing
I was just talking about this with another mum friend today. I’m really not enjoying this phase of life atm. My little boy is 17 months and I love him to death but he’s also getting on my last nerve atm 😂😭 I’m also struggling to find joy in things that I normally enjoy so now in my free time I just find myself scrolling on my phone.
But you’re doing amazing and kids will never notice the little things, as hard as it is right now this is just a phase of life that’ll pass!
I'm right there with you.
We’re present mamas!!. Life can get real tough but the fact that you’re not giving up is the powerful woman in you. Celebrate her in you. I know you have a lot to do and it seems like you don’t have enough time but even if you give yourself 30 min before they wake up to just pray or shower your mind with positive thoughts about yourself it makes a difference in your day and your mood. It gives you a sense of encouragement that you’re trying and doing the best you can. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and stressed. But don’t let yourself down because of it. Trust and let God show you that in time things will get better. And it will. Sending positive energy and love your way 💗 hang in there mama!
Put some dancing music on and shake all that stress away. Don’t wait to get in the mood. Just do it. Just a little something I do to bring back the uplifting energy back into the home for myself and my babies and they love it. They even join in and start to dance 💃🏽
You definitely not alone, I feel your pain. I am going through the same
Its not just you sis i just spoke with mum today as im in my first pregnancy struggling mentally at times. And she told me about her postpartum depression she didn’t realise she had with me and i was the good baby and my younger brother was the worst. Definitely seek help as it sounds similar because with me mum felt like she was failing as a mother and she pretended everything was good constantly!
Laundry, cleaning, trying to figure out what to make, how to make food stretch is the real never ending story as a parent. We are too hard on ourselves.
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