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Originally Posted by LearningMe01
Honestly, lately I've described my life as a "black hole". It's the same thing every single day.My child is absolutely beautiful and I'm so glad I had him, but I'm finding it SO hard to find a balance between taking care of him, and taking care of me. There aren't enough hours in the day. I'm currently a "stay at home Mom." (not by choice) This is not the life I was designed for. I feel like I was meant to do something "big" , I just don't know what that thing is. He's a year old now, and I would be okay with sending him to daycare while I worked, but our income doesn't allow that. So here I sit. Wasting away. This is not how my life was supposed to go....I believe there is a way to change it, or make things better....I just can't seem to take any steps in that direction. I don't even know where to start. I'm so lost, and so stuck.
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It's really hard being a new Mom. Most of the time you feel exhausted or worried that you might not be doing things right. Having a little one dependent on you is also scary because it is a huge responsibility.
When I was a new Mom, I found it important to have some "ME" time. To look outside a window, watch a butterfly, or a bird, and even try to draw it - doesn't matter if you can't draw - it gives you some "out" time. And who knows, one day your art attempts may become an overnight sensation. Stranger things have happened. I know it's hard to keep cheerful, but I believe that "doing" something really helps relieve the pressure.
I hope this doesn't sound patronizing 'cos it isn't meant to. Only to support and encourage you
