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Family Being Vicious?

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It's fine, you're doing what you can, you're stressed out and you feel like you're at the end of your rope. You don't need people telling you to do things you honestly feel you can't at this time.

What you might want to do, though, is reach out and see if there are support networks for people in situations like yours. Single mothers who are low income and without a home of their own. Find out if there are groups that put together baby care packages for single parents, or something similar, it could cut down on your costs. You have a computer, and while you don't have a lot of time, you don't have to do it all at once.

Just a few minutes here or there, with extra tabs in your browser, take a look around your area for groups that can help you in your living situation. Every little bit counts, and it can add up. Think about subsidized housing (it sounds like you need out of your living situation), retraining programs (many pay you during the training period) for jobs that can fit your needs, infant playdate events in your area, etc etc.

Your doctor may know of some programs that would help-because your current situation is probably awful for your health, as much as you try, and if you have a therapist or know anyone in financial aid, they may be able to help you find additional help that you didn't even know existed.

Just look around, sometimes these things are hard to find unless you already know they're out there. No rush, and you can do it bit by bit.

There is help out there, and there is no shame in accepting it. Especially since your situation is pretty darn awful and you and your baby deserve better.
 
@Casey_03 , I didn't have the information you shared later. Of course you have to work and I know that baby is very well taken care of.
I didn't know how your 'friends' are when I said that.
And no has not missing a thing from being around these people.
I simply posted to the information I read. No hurt or malice intended.
 
@ladee Sorry, it's my fault I didn't make it clearer about the "friends." I am just very concerned that maybe my baby is suffering from me not being able to take him out to see people more (my sister has accused me of "depriving" him of fun because I said I would not leave him unattended with family members i've never met). So I guess that strikes a chord with me, the idea of him missing out on anything because I have to work. But I know you didn't mean anything bad and were just looking out! Which i am grateful for
 
Stick to your "no leaving him unattended with strangers"-that's just basic sense. It doesn't matter if they're family. If you haven't met them, they *are* strangers.

(childcare workers aside-they're vetted and supervised)
 
@J'qel Yes, I am also frustrated by the bizarre advice I keep getting from family members/acquaintances who've never had kids. And when I don't follow their advice (for obvious reasons) I am told I am somehow harming my son. Ugh.
 
They don't know what they're talking about. Don't listen to them. You are, in fact, protecting your son. They obviously are clueless, so why would you listen to them when they say you're causing harm? I mean, even suggesting you leave your child alone with a stranger is ridiculous.

I'd say your first step is realizing they're just trying to manipulate you-because that *is* what they're doing. They know you're worried primarily about your son's wellbeing, so they use the one lever they have. They don't actually think that, they just are trying to intimidate you into doing what they want. It has nothing to do with your son and everything to do with them trying to dictate your life.
 
@Casey_03. You changed while you were gone. They didn't. No wonder you went so far away.
You will meet other moms and Little Man will get all he needs.
Sorry they can't just leave you alone to work and raise LM..
Sure would love to see a pic of him...He was brand new when you posted the last pic.
We're good Casey....real friends communicate..and that's what we did.
Hugs to you and LM
 
PS......Wish we lived closer. You know I would take care of him. I already love his little self...I would be a good Granny to him
Sorry the world is so full of...if onlys.
Hugs
 
I am just a glob of goo!
My heart melted.
Lots of kisses and hugs to LM. Precious boy...Aunt Ladee wants to hold him and talk and sneak kisses!
Thank you Casey ,from my heart!
 
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