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I come from a family that looked picture perfect and my current family looks that way too. But, I grew up with parents who constantly fought, with my mom threatening to kill herself several times. There were money problems, mainly not enough of it, and also the fact that my parents did not have a son. I was the peacemaker of the house. I excelled at everything to make my parents proud of me as I grew up feeling pretty unwanted. I sometimes think, I might be a gifted/exceptional child as I am very quick to grasp anything thrown at me. My college, work and husband were chosen by my family. I didn’t want to have kids, but, being in an arranged marriage, that wasn’t an option. Now, with my older child, I see her as a reflection of myself. I want her to excel, and to be as quick at learning. When she doesn’t, I totally lose my cool. I try to get her to learn, even if it takes hours, and she is clearly exhausted. I am also not patient, and end up saying mean things. Although my husband is a wonderful person, he does not match my intellect and I often get short with him. He doesn’t know how to deal with me and remains distant or silent. For the first 8 yrs of my marriage, I shouldered the bulk of parenting and financial responsibilities. I didn’t pursue better jobs as I needed the stability of my current monotonous job and being there for the kids. I feel unfulfilled and unaccomplished too. I get insanely jealous of other women when they get lauded at work or get cool opportunities. I also feel like a failure when others’ kids win or excel at school. I think a 100 times before buying even clothing or a beverage for myself(it feels like I am wasting money), and feel may be, I don’t love myself. I have attempted to end this all more than once. I feel like I am messing up my kids more than being a support for them, and that they will hate me in life. The last thing I want to do is make life harder for my kids. I feel they will all be better off without me. Signing off with tears.
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You should have patience with your daughter and keep yourself in check so that you don't push her too hard for too long, and so that you don't lose your cool with her. She can only do her best. You sound like your expectations for her are a bit too high. Leave her alone to go on in her own way. In other words, back off.
If you feel unfulfilled look for something to do that you can accomplish to give yourself the feeling of fulfillment.
When you stop comparing yourself to other women and stop comparing your children to other children you won't be jealous, and you won't feel a failure. You are using your energy the wrong way. If you work for your money you can spend it on what you like. You don't have to ask yourself anything. If you see something you want or need just buy it, it is no big deal. You can see that your kids might end up hating you so stop being so heavy handed about everything and relax and go with the flow. If you need help to lay off everything please talk with a therapist.
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