I've looked after my daughter who's gone through a tough time over the past 6 years. She's nearly 22 now. We've battled eating disorders, depression and so many ups and downs most days I never know what kind of mood to expect. However, great news, we found some answers last week which helps solve some problems. She has dyslexia and glandular fever.
However, I am so drained and feeling low myself, I think I'm on the verge of a break down. While daughter has been going through depression, we have had an estate being sued which halted out business for 4 years. The nasty fellow, my husbands brother, who sued us (and lost) stalked us and threatened our safety in the tiny town we lived in, so we left our home and careers and moved interstate to start over.
in short, it's been tough. The jobs haven't been great, and we have shifted several times to the point we are now getting rid of all our possessions and shifting into a caravan so we can follow work around.
ive tried to be a pillar of strength for my daughter, and have also supported her financially. But I don't think I can take too much more batterings. I feel very fragile and want to curl up in a ball and stop the work bothering me.
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