Dear Mom
Hello and welcome to the forum. I want you to feel welcome and safe here, able to write whatever you like about yourself, your daughter and any other issue.
You became a mother when you were quite young. Are you a single parent? I ask to understand your circumstances, not in any judgmental manner. If you are raising your daughter on your own, you have taken on a huge job and it is hardly surprising you are tired. I hope you have lots of support from your family, especially your mother.
Do you work at all? It may be difficult to make arrangements go to work around the needs of your daughter. What does your daughter like to do? Playing outside, playing with dolls, drawing, making sand castles? What are your hobbies or interests? I'm sure this where you give a short laugh and say where do I get the time for hobbies. This is why I ask. Can you share some of the things you like with your daughter? Go for walks and point out various features as you walk along. Encourage her to point out a pretty flower or a cat a sleep in a garden. Perhaps hold a conversation on why the cat is sleeping. I know it is not an adult conversation but it can be enjoyable.
Doing things together can help to establish and reinforce the bond between you. So can you colour in pictures. It's the latest activity for adults, and children have done this for years. Have a book each, large pictures for your daughter, and share the box of pencils. Talk to her while you both colour in. It's also a good way for you to relax. do you get the idea?
I understand how difficult it can feel on your own with one or more children. I had four children and there were times when I wanted to run away. So take heart, you are not alone in this.
Mary
