in Mamas with depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders

Can I be honest?

I don't like my life. This wasn't how my life was supposed to go. I just want to feel truly happy and at peace. I figured that once I finish High school I'll move away from my hometown and create this new version of me. But I ended up getting pregnant, staying at home with my parents, and not going to college. 4 years later I'm still living at home, raising a son alone, and having my bf only visit sometimes because of his work. It's taken a mental load on me. I don't know how to drive, can't hold down a job, and can't seem to give myself motivation to go back to school. There's so much potential in me but I can't seem to move on from what's my life was suppose to look like or what I could be. I just want to be the women I always envisioned. Be the change you want to see but at this point could there be a change.

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There can always be change. Start small. Work towards small achievable goals. No goal is too small. That will give you the motivation to continue. Life never pans out how you want it to but you’re in control and you have the power to do whatever you want to with your life. You’ve got this mumma 💪 x

Firstly, big hugs. I felt like that till I went self-employed. I set my own business up, making jewellery keepsakes to keep my mind busy. I started off at low prices until I gained confidence in my work. Honestly, being your own boss has so many advantages. You don't need expensive childcare, depending on what you're doing, obviously. I fit my work around my kids and what commitments I have as a mum. But before I took the leap, I was depressed, my anxiety was threw the roof, I didn't trust anyone and felt exactly like you. Personally, I would find a better bf,one that is around for you and your kid. I would start by looking g at online college courses, work out what you're interested in learning, and go from their. I have friends who run nail salons from home, make cards, and one that is a photographer. Take the pressure off yourself, think back to what you used to be interested in, and look at ways you could incorporate that into your life in some way could be a start.

Sending love, I’m in a similar boat. Are you able to have a therapist? If you can find one you click with, they can help you with small goals and small goals until you reach a big goal.

Similar story you can inbox me and I can swap tips with you or we could just talk

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