• PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
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    13 days ago

    Miniest wanted to go for a walk today. I really didn’t feel like it but went anyway. Then while we were at the local park some relos turned up with their girls and we were there for much longer than I wanted to be. I wasn’t in the mood to be social but I willed myself through it. I’ve been so tired lately, on the weekends I feel like I’ve got just enough to push through the laundry and cook a meal or two and then anything else feels like an imposition. My social battery seems always on about 50% or less. I try to do something with the kids every weekend otherwise it’s not fair for them, but I’m sick of having to push and force myself through everything.

    • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone
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      13 days ago

      From what you post here, I think you’re doing an amazing job with everything that’s on your plate. I think it takes an incredible amount of strength to do everything that you’re doing. Truly ❤️

      Please try to take some time for yourself. You need it and you absolutely deserve it. Easier said than done I know, but if it goes on like this for a long time it’ll take more of a toll on you.

      Maybe for the next couple of weeks, you can take the kids out on the weekend on alternating weeks?

      I don’t know if that would help, but maybe it’s worth a shot? It would at least recharge your social battery for a while.

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
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      13 days ago

      so many hugs

      time to ask husband to do specific things if he’s up to it, to ease some of the burden

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      13 days ago

      Of course you’re tired. You’re working a job plus doing all the housework and all of the childcare by yourself. :(