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Originally Posted by LearningMe01
Excuse me? First of all, don't tell me where my post does and doesn't belong. I do not need to explain anything to you, or tell you what my "clinical diagnosis" is. But , just for the hell of it , I will. I have had clinical depression, along with Anxiety since I was a kid. I have been to many Dr.'s and on many different depression medications. I also have ppd. (postpartum depression) I'm currently taking an anti depressant as well as an Anti anxiety medication and have been seeing a therapist for almost 2 years. And who are you to tell me if I was "actually depressed" I wouldn't be considering "such big life changes." Are you in my head? Do you know me? Everyone is different, and if you read through my post thoroughly you would have seen that I was having a hard time doing anything, even though I want to. You should REALLY watch what you say to people, especially if you don't know their story.
You wanted to know "what exactly my question was". I didn't ask a question in that post, not anywhere. It's called venting and since you're new to this site I will give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you don't know what ranting or venting is. Sometimes people like to write out their feelings, and it helps when people who can understand, or feel the same can offer some input or support.
I NEVER said I didn't like being a Mother, I said I feel kind of lost at the moment, and that I don't feel I was designed to be a STAY AT HOME Mother, people parent in different ways, and just because you don't want to stay at home all the time doesn't mean you are any less of a mother, or that you love your child any less.
Keeping in mind (again) that you're new....I will give you a friendly suggestion...don't get on a forum and tell people what is/isn't wrong with them. If you don't like what you're reading, move along. This site isn't about Drama or bashing people for things they write, and you will make a bunch of enemies very fast. We're here for support, not belittlement.
And the smiley (  ) is called a wink, btw. |
Very tactful and good answer. You show that you have a lot of common sense and a smart person just by your reply. I think there must be something God can help you to do that you will enjoy that will make you feel like you are reaching more of your potential by using all of your gifts.
I do get what you are saying. I am a mother and now a grandmother. Although I have thoroughly enjoyed staying home and raising my daughter and now helping out with my new grandchild, I too feel like there is more I was meant to do in my life and wonder if there is some kind of schooling I should look into if I was just capable enough. I feel like there is something I would like to learn to do well besides just housework.
I want to find something that I would be happy doing and it's not because I am not happy being a mother either. I have given more than 18 years of my life just being a mom and very glad I did that, but now I need to find something besides just that because soon my daughter will be out on her own and I won't know what to do with myself. I need something for me so I feel like I am adding something positive to this world.
I also want to set a good example for my daughter and show her that you can succeed at whatever you put your mind to with God's help. That you can find fulfillment in the work you are meant for, so she will have the confidence to pursue whatever God leads her to also. I pray God helps lead you to your destiny, or will for your life, of what you would be most capable and happy doing that will benefit you and others, in Jesus name, Amen. Just as I hope this for myself, and my daughter and grandchild also. Don't be afraid. Whatever God leads you to do, he will give you the ability to do it.