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Anyone wanna talk on the phone

Being a stay at home mom is extremely lonely sometimes i don’t see or talk to another adult all day it just sucks to be alone all the time

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Can’t help but feel alone

My partner is really supportive during this pregnancy however I can’t help but feel really alone, he’s out often socialising and on nights out etc and I’m just stuck at home on my own. None of my friends are at the same point in their lives as me so I don’t get invited out etc. does anyone have any advice on how to ...

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Screen time

Hi Ladies, I’ve been constantly feeling guilty about utilizing screen time (Ms. Rachel and Sesame Street) to keep my 11M old happy. It’s not on all day everyday but I do work from home and sometimes I just have to turn it on throughout the day. Any one else feel this way or can relate? Trying to make myself feel be...

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What’s advice you’d give you 20 something year old self?

If you could go back what advice would you give yourself with your new found wisdom from your 30s?

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Thinking off letting a friend go

This person was a really decent friend however as time went on I feel I had to chase her down to and do most of the reachingnout to get a response from her. I'm tired of always reaching out. I have 2 toddlers and work and I always make time to say hey to a friend. Like I understand going a week or evenb2 without s...

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How are we all keeping ourselves occupied 39+?

I’ve literally organised everything for this baby coming and the house has been cleaned and re-cleaned 😂 I have met up with a lot of friends and gone on walks gone for coffee etc but I’m 39+3 now and as much as I’m bored I feel better not having any plans over my head.. What’s everyone doing to not obsess over the…

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Self-esteem rn

I don’t fell cute but my husband is still coming onto me whenever he gets the chance lol Anyone else going through the same feelings?

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Anyone Else feeling Down?

Is anybody else feeling down? I just feel ultra sad these days. I over think everything and I’m just emotionally spent and it’s only Tuesday. I’m back to work full time, back to college classes full time, and being a full time mom…I’m severely overwhelmed and I just would like to know I’m not alone… cause it feels l...

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Friendly Reminder: 🌟 If You Can Be a Mom, You Can Do Anything! 🌟

When my midwife congratulated me after delivering my daughter, she said, “Now that you did this—you can do anything.” 💪 I’ve carried that powerful message with me ever since. Holding onto the belief that I can do anything has been my anchor during tough times and motivates me to keep growing my business and…

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Single mumma life

How do you single mommas even comprehend being a single mum and dealing with everything on your own? Im currently constantly arguing and being treated and spoken to like rubbish always being spoken down to and belittled and i would rather end it on my terms and yes ill be sad for a while but i think i would be happ...

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When do you start to feel normal again?

When did you start to feel more like yourself? or have you? like wanting to get out of the house and do normal things or hang out with friends etc.

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It’s been a hard day

Today has tried and tested my patience like no other, I don’t know if he’s trying to provoke and frustrate me on purpose, but I’m trying so hard not to snap.

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Overwhelmed

Anyone else just hit that moment of feeling completely overwhelmed? I’ve had several nights of very little broken sleep and today just can’t seem to stop crying. Wondering how on earth I’ll cope when baby is here, worried about my husband’s MH and feel like I’m out of the loop with friends…I know this is all down to...

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Feeling down and depressed

I have twins 18 months and I feel their crying and screaming is getting to me now. I m abroad living with my husband as he’s got work here.. I feel isolated and lonely no one to talk to about my feelings… husband is rubbish with feelings

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Hello ASD MOM here

I’ve been feeling so alone and lost. I care for my son all by my self, living situation is starting to get to me a bit. I could just really appreciate some positivity and support.

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Lonely :(

Hi ladies! I have always felt lonely during pregnancy, my first time was the same and second time is no different. Is it because I did not share with my family yet? Regardless I just feel alone in the journey..any tips to help? This is the only place I feel a little better after seeing other ladies posting..

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Is it normal to want your baby all to yourself when they are born?

Im currently pregnant in my third trimester.. I have mostly felt alone/ not interested in most ppl energy. Is it normal to feel like when I give birth I just want to enjoy her and not have ppl all over her.

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Feeling low

I have an 18 Month little girl and found out in pregnant with identical twins however since finding out I don't feel as excited and my emotions seem all over the place. Did/does anyone else feel the same?

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How do you fight the loneliness/sadness?

I got through this with my first after about a year. Now I have a newborn and toddler at home, mornings are usually good but I feel so lonely, sad, and weirdly homesick after lunch and just wait for my husband to get home. Then we do dinner and bedtime and get through the night just to do it all again 😅 I know it’s…

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Social anxiety

So I think I have a mild version of social anxiety.. once I make plans I start to dread them and honestly think about it with dread as each day gets closer…what I’m Gonna wear, what do I do with the kids? If I’m Leaving the kids, how much do I have to pump? If I’m taking the kids, are they gonna behave or wild out l...

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