topic Me Time in Relationship and family issues

Me Time

Sammyhen52 — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:52:32 GMT

Does anyone else ever wish they could have time living away from their family ? That is how I have been feeling recently.

Re: Me Time

Psychdiaries2 — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:24:46 GMT

Hi there,

A very warm welcome to the forums, I’m so glad you’re here!

I imagine you’re feeling tired of or stressed with whatever is going on right now. Do you mind sharing a bit more info about the situation with us if you’re comfortable? This is a safe, anonymous space and will try our best to support you!

I understand spending lots of time with family can be hard, as in my experience, everyone can at times push each other’s buttons and argue. Do you have a quiet space you could go to and have some alone time, perhaps in your room to take a bit of a break?

Talk soon and take care 😁

Re: Me Time

Sammyhen52 — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:22:35 GMT

Hi, I live with my Partner, our 11 year old Daughter, andy 14 year old Granddaughter ( She has an ASD Level 2 ) I battle Depression and Anxiety, and my relationship with my Partner is overwhelming at times. I spend time by myself quite often, but sometimes I wish I could just be by myself for a while. My Partner was in Hospital last year for two weeks and I didn't even miss him, and when the girls have gone on camps for a few days, I don't miss them.

Re: Me Time

blues23 — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:20:48 GMT

Hi sammythehen52

ive had 3 months away from my immediate family ( not by my choice ) I from what I believe have been outed , my one sibling I haven’t seen we had a big blow up on a camping trip she called my child derogatory names( still hasn’t apologised 3 months later & damaged my car ( also not paid for the repairs I had to myself lol ) is also from what I’ve heard spreading misinformation about me and making me look like the bad guy to their kids ( my child’s cousins and most recently I was asked to dump a bpresent over their fence lol I was hurt don’t get me wrong but I’m also at a point where I’m like well that’s that I don’t care much anymore despite my being angry and occasionally hurt and then angry it’s a big ol cycle for me but I feel I’m coming to the end ) my father and I are strained also not talking because he shared my contact details with my mother who I don’t trust she was a very bad mother to me & my sibling also I write ( or have written hesitant in posting a letter to my dad … I love my family but from where I sit they have been real jerks to me and my child and have absolutely no remorse or sympathy sooo …

I think time alone is very important- I also care for my child with asd & other disabilities so i understand the mental drain those caring responsibilities can take on u as the carer . I think it’s totally normal to want to be alone I’m kinda an introvert so I act like being alone I find it much less stressful than dealing with with people. It’s also ok to want to be alone but also just not too much as that can be bad for u. Try and do some self love activities if u can