Seeking Sponsor for Family Stress, Anxiety and Depression
Hi there,
I'm looking for a long time listener. I've tried chatting in to the app but haven't met with any listeners who have clicked with me yet. At the moment there is a lot going on in my life.
My husband and I moved to Iowa away from our family in March of 2017. Shortly after this his father was involved in a car accident where he left the scene. He was just charged as guilty and his sentencing is in December. On top of this happening. My husbands Mother has Cancer in her leg, is disabled and in danger of becoming homeless. We're trying very hard to get her to Iowa with us so we can take care of her.
My husband works from 5 am to 12 pm and I work from 1 pm to 10pm. We rarely get a day off together. We have a beautiful 15 month old daughter that we can't afford daycare for (we both also had bad experiences in daycare and prefer not to use it.) Thankfully our workplaces let's us set these schedules so one of us is always with her.
It recently feels like the weight of the world is on my shoulders with everything that has been going on. The pressure to keep everything under control amd in placr is so immense and has been triggering my anxiety and depression. I used to be able to afford therapy but with the health care changes it costs me over $170 per appointment now. (Even when I pay a monthly premium of $205 the healthcare system sucks.)
What I really need is someone who can listen and just help me to talk things out to get a little of the weight off of my shoulders here and there. I am a really kind and respectful woman and don't want to inconvenience anyone. I am a supervisor for a call centers customer care for phone, chat and e-mail so I am very respectful of others time and patient AMD familiar with how 7 cups operates.
My ideal listener would be able to click with me so that it feels like we are good friends talking things out. If you think we would fit well together please send me a message. My days off of work are Sundays and Mondays.
Thank you kindly,
LPonemorelight
Dear LPonemorelight,
I read your post and I am sorry for all you are going through right now. I have had some similar experiences as you - and all at one time which makes it harder; I know. I also juggled home care for my special needs daughter when she was young with different shifts as her Dad. It is really tough. I still have a demanding job in healthcare with odd hours and OT, and my daughter is still at home as an adult, but she does go to a care center during the day which helps both of us a lot.
I am not a Listener, and I hope you find a good match. I do have a Buddy here and she and I click on many levels with conversations, but not a committment - we just leave messages once or twice a week. Everyone here that I've contacted has been great, so I hope you find the support you need and deserve. Meanwhile, I hope it helps to know I understand and I'll say a little prayer for you and your family.
