I'm a single mother(50) of two boys I also take care of a mentally challeged relative. I have no other family to help and income is limited. I work parttime also ... I feel so stressed and lonely .
2006-11-30 20:03:40 · 6 answers · asked by forever_wild_flower 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Try a free dating site like Myspace! great place to check out people and maybe find a guy that has a lot in common with you.
Also, just take some time to yourself. Take a hot bath. go on a drive. Smoke a bowl. go to the theatre alone.
Even though you dont have family, hope fully you have a friend or two. call them and ask for a visit. Tell eem you need em, if they dont come over try taking the hot bath agian.
2006-11-30 20:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by trevathecleva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit everyone down and say what you're feeling - your fears worrys doubts and ask "now what are we gonna do?"
I'm sure your boys can help out in a lot of ways and I'm sure they'd love to, and would get a lot of self-respect out of being able to help their family.
And I'm sure that your mentally challenged family member has some understanding that they can help out, and would benefit from doing their part.
2006-12-01 05:42:04 · answer #2 · answered by sincere12_26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember when your kids were little & you had lots of interaction with other grown-ups through the kids' activities? Why not do it again. Look for support groups in your area. You'll find them listed on-line. Most of these groups will help you with things like minding swaps, i.e. they will look after your charge while you do something then you help mind someone else's while they go out. Go out with your kids. Go to the library. Have a neighbourhood Christmas Drop In.
2006-12-01 04:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by flossiedots 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree with others who said you should start dating. I believe that you first have to work on yourself before you can make any kind of relationship.
What kind of work?
1. Accept your life.
2. Love yourself.
3. Love your life.
Do anything that would accomplish the three of those, and you'll never feel lonely.
2006-12-01 05:20:22 · answer #4 · answered by prabato 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I don't know where you live, but if you want to talk, I have the same problem. I would love to meet you. I am a tool & die maker who is retired, a widower, and I live near Chatham. Lets get a date. call me @ 519-674-2375 if you are interested. I won't release my ID, so we'll let yahhoo380 team decide. It's OK with me if they give you my number off record.
2006-12-02 23:32:15 · answer #5 · answered by persnicady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sweetie your in a tough situation :(
is this mentally disabled person able to move into an old-folks home? You may care for him/her deeply but he or she may be a burden also, you may start getting even more depressed. you need to take a breather every now and then, get outta ur stuffy life for a while, go on vacation even if it isnt to cancun :P
2006-12-01 04:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by ThisSongsForYou 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋