First post - I’m at a loss

[TheDisappeared9]

I’m really struggling at the moment. I have literally no one to support and love me. I have three kids and work four days a week. I have no family as we are estranged. I don’t have contact with them as they have been abusive to me in the past so I cut them out and they have cut me out. I’m married but we are not really getting along anymore. We never have sex and he sleeps in a different room. We don’t argue all that often and he is nice to me but I feel like we have just grown apart. I feel trapped that I can’t leave though as I’ve never been on my own and don’t know how to be. I’m also scared about losing my house if we break up, we would have to sell and I go back to renting which terrifies me. We also have pets and most rentals don’t allow pets. I couldn’t stand to lose my pets. I am down and depressed most days due to abuse I suffered growing up. Starting counselling soon, hopefully that will help. My husband had also said that if we broke up he would take the kids which also terrifies me. This is just a small snapshot of my life. There is much more. I really need help!

[quirkywords]

Welcome the disappeared to the forum,

This is a friendly, caring and supportive community.

I am sorry that you are really struggling. You are dealing with many issues.It is hard when you feel trapped and have so many problems in your life. There are so many issues that maybe if you focus on one with your counsellor it may not seem as overwhelming.

There is beyond blue support service you can ring on 1300 22 4636 that offers support advice action.

Thanks for reaching out and sharing your story. You are not alone.

Quirky

I am pleased you are starting counselling soon.

[Ggrand]

Hello, TheDisappeared,

Id also like to welcome you to the wonderful BB Forums.

Im sorry to read of your struggles,

Im really pleased to hear that you are starting councilling soon, Well done in reaching out and getting started on managing your problems.I really hope that things will work out for you..

I found once I started concilling that I began to feel better able to know in which direction I wanted my life to go..and I started to feel more able to cope with my mental health.

Just a thought, would your husband also go to councillng with you?

I just really wanted to tell you that we care and you are not alone.

Please keep in contact with us, and post anytime you feel up to it.. ( onlyif you want to).

Kind thoughts

Grandy.