Raising kids solo
my husband is off at military training so i'm handling all the parenting stuff alone rn. i have a baby/toddler and an older kid, switching between diapers, school stuff, meals, routines and trying to keep the house in order feels like 24/7 nonstop. some dys go well but most i feel touched out, lonely, overwhelmed. by night my brain won't turn off eevn if i'm tired af.
i love my kids so much but it''s rough rn. looking for tips on how u coped with loneliness and the mental load when ur partner was away. encouragement rly helps too.
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You're such an amazing mom, seriously. Just keep being awesome because that's what you do-oh, and don't forget to thank your hubby for everything he does too
I'm not military but my friend is.She felt alone parenting with her hubby working 16-hour shifts. I had it rough too, three kids, one in diapers, one in preschool, another in school. No help at all. It sucked.
She found a support group for military wives. Helped a lot. They babysat and gave advice. Kept her busy and less lonely. This is just a season. Things will get better.