Hello! Thank you for reaching out.
We hear that you have been dealing with a lot of life changes during the past few years. The new role of being a mother, new responsibilities, home-related work and adjusting your previous independent schedule to this new demand can be exhausting and daunting to deal with alone. Additionally, the loss of support can be extremely lonely and can make one feel helpless. Alongside, the toll of shifting constantly over a short time period can be disrupting too.
It is okay to not want to be a stay-at-home mom. You are definitely allowed to have your own life as well as be concerned about your daughterâs well-being. In the meanwhile, you have been looking for jobs and exploring avenues for yourself, which is a step in a good direction. While that pans out, it is important to establish plans for how the home affairs will be managed. For example- who will take care of the child, manage food and maintaining a routine, interacting with the child and bonding time.
Additionally, it is important to find spaces where you can find emotional comfort in. Involving yourself with existing friends or companion groups, communities (classes/hobbies/activities) or networking can help you to find support for discussing and finding common ground. This would also help you to break from the monotony of handling the child alone.
We would recommend you to approach a professional counsellor/mental health practitioner who would be able to guide you through in a safe and non-judgemental manner. It is perfectly okay to seek out professional help from mental health practitioners from organisations or independent set ups.
Credits: Parul Pushkarna, Intern at Heart It Out
Answered2021-06-14 18:19:16
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