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Parenting Alone
Parenting & Pregnancy / by gentleHemlock3856
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 June 6th
...See more My husband has been away for military training, and I’ve been handling parenting mostly alone while he’s gone. I have a baby/toddler and an older child, so it feels like I’m constantly switching between diapers, routines, meals, emotional needs, school stuff, and trying to keep the house together. Some days I do okay and feel strong. Other days I feel touched out, lonely, overstimulated, and like there’s no real break. By the time night comes, I’m exhausted but my brain still won’t shut off. I love my kids deeply and I know this season won’t last forever, but right now it feels heavy. I guess I’m looking for support from anyone who has had to parent solo while their partner was away. How did you cope with the loneliness, mental load, and never feeling “off duty”? Any encouragement or practical tips would really help.
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