Trying to get by without a licence

[trying2bhappy]

hey people. I am really struggling with life. 

My ex partner committed suicide 2021, leaving me with our 2 children (16 & 17). They have a lot of issues as you would expect. Mothers day is a bad time for all of us and on Sunday whilst driving with my son, he had a real issue with sadness, crying and kind of panic attack. I was not paying attention to my speed, should have pulled over, bloody idiot. I didn't and rightly so, I was pulled over by police. As a result my licence will be suspended for 3 months as I was doing >25klms. Yes I know it was stupid and foolish and I totally accept what I did. Break the law, do the time.

Now I am facing life without my licence and having to live the Uber world for 3 months. Its gonna be tough. 

[Summer Rose]

Hi trying2behappy

I’m really sorry to hear about you losing your license.

Please don’t be too hard on yourself, I’m sure every parent can relate in one way or another to the stressful scene in the car that you’ve described. I know I can.

I can imagine that this inconvenience is the last thing you need on top of the challenge of getting through Mother’s Day and being a single parent.
I think it’s important to be kind to yourself right now and lean on your support system (if you have one) for help.
How are your children feeling now, particularly your son? You may want to let him know that he can contact the Kids Helpline to chat through his feelings, if you think it would help.

I’m wondering if the three of you have considered reaching out for professional support, either together or separately?

You’ve all been through a traumatic loss and it could help. Just something for you to consider.

Kind thoughts to you