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MY WORD OF THE WEEK – Difficult
I guess a lot of people are finding things difficult at the moment, or indeed for the past year, but this week I’ve found things have been difficult.
I feel like I’ve fallen into a pit and can’t get out. My mood is at an all time low. It’s not because of being stuck home all the time, after five years I’m used to that.
Those around me are suffering. The girls won’t do their school work online, they started off okay but just find it so difficult to understand and complete. And they Won’t get OUT OF BED in the morning. I’m sure they are not the only teens that find this difficult. We’ve finally managed the evening routine of getting them off screens and into bed at a reasonable time. But they still won’t get up.
I feel Like I don’t really know Boo anymore, I’m not sure where my little girl has gone. She’s just a shell who sits and watches You Tube all day. The older kids (Adults) tell me to step up and be a parent. But even though I’ve tried everything I can’t inspire any motivation.
Star is depressed, it’s obvious. She bursts into tears at the slightest thing. Some evenings she just sits on the sofa next to me watching whatever is on the television. It’s like she just wants to be near me. When I ask her what is wrong she can’t really tell me, or her problems sounds so insignificant I can’t make out whether it’s my maturity or her lying to me. I am there for her whatever though (and don’t worry, I never tell her that her problems are insignificant, we try to work through them together.)
The Little Man is working hard on his school work. Getting up early, attending every class and contributing. He’s doing written work too (Which he hates.) But then as soon as he gets a break he wants to spend it playing Minecraft or Roblox. So it’s like he’s spending twice as much time on screens, but what can I do when his school is on screen? I’ve tried hard to get him engaged in other stuff (he baked a lovely cake the other day) but it seems unfair to take away his games which he loves.
The adults are feeling stressed and are bickering with each other all the time. It’s difficult living with three other adults. It might be easier without the kids in the mix, but we are a family and occasionally we appreciate the fact that we all live together and never feel lonely….but…
I’ve never felt more alone.
As my mood gets lower my pain seems to rise. I hate my pain. I want it to leave me alone, even for one day it would be nice, forever would be great. But unless some great cure is discovered (million to one chance) then I know I will be in pain for the rest of my life. It’s difficult.
So, to end on a high note. I’ve been thinking about my garden dreams again and I would really love a conservatory. Just a small one, but it would be so nice. Anyone fancy coming around and building one for me?
Dreams make the difficult times more bearable don’t you think? Time to look at some more conservatories.
Now it’s over to you, what word or phrase sums up your week this week?
I’m so sorry to read you are feeling so lonely. It’s a horrible feeling. I remember one time well for me. I was out with work friends surrounded by people, my niece even stayed over that night but I have never felt so lonely. I really hope your mood lofts soon. Little E is always on her iPad. Who am I kidding they both are! That is why I like to get us out of the house to get them off the screens. That is what I’m finding hard about this. Not being able to get out and make plans. Sending you big hugs. I hope you and everyone else feel better soon xx
oh yes, getting out of the house is a good way of getting them off screens. Sadly, Star is too afraid to leave the house. We’ve tried to find places that are deserted for a little exercise, but it’s difficult now you can’t travel. She’s been out twice in the last year apart from two hospital appointments and the time when she had a little time in school, away from all the other pupils. xx
It is difficult, Anne, but I am amazed at how well our two are doing, really., considering they are teenagers and should be lout doing so much. Amazing what you get used to. I’m a bit cabin feverish, of course, but enjoying Netflix and treading, at least!
Mine are used to no going much anyway, so I don’t think it’s cabin feature. I’m glad your kids are doing well, O must be missing his football.
I’m so sorry that you’re finding things very difficult Anne and the rest of your family are finding it all so hard too. I’ve been struggling this week too – it is all so difficult overall right now, isn’t it, and living with pain must make that even harder. I wish you could have a day or more of being pain-free too. The screen thing is such a difficult one – I’m the same with Sophie – she asks for her iPad time at the end of her schoolwork and I hate the fact that she’s going from screen to screen but equally she loves having that time to play games. Glad that Little Man enjoyed some screen-free time to do some baking though. Hope that the dreams of having a conservatory are helping a little and that next week will feel more bearable. Big hugs to you all xx #WotW
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I’m so sorry, Anne. These are indeed difficult times, and this hits some families harder than others. Your family is definitely taking a mean hit. 🙁 It’s good you can still dream and look ahead to better things like a conservatory. Better times will get here eventually.
Sending massive hugs to you. It sounds like you are having a rough time of it.
Ahh! We’re having the same struggle getting my youngest out of bed. Ugh! I don’t think the grey cold weather has helped. A few mornings this week I didn’t want to get up.
It sounds like your girls are having a tough time too. Have you tried speaking to the school for a little help? I know my girls school are offering more help with the kids mental health during this lockdown.
Well done your little man. It is hard to say no them playing games online to relax even when they’ve been in front of a screen all day. I’ve been thinking the same but my girls school has said Tuesday is going to be a screen free day with all work done on paper, reading books, art and things like that. I am so pleased about it.
I hope things are better for you next week. xx
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Oh my goodness. I hear you. The increased screen time is a battle that I’m struggling to solve. We’ve baked and walked, but it is no way enough for my teens. I’m sorry both your girls are struggling. It is a weird situation, where most of the solutions are back on line. I’m sorry to hear that it’s bringing your mood down too and you are more in pain. I think a conservatory sounds a wonderful idea. I’d be round but my attempt to plaster reminds me every day why I leave it to the professionals now a days. Sending you a big virtual hug.
It’s been a week hasn’t it? It may help to know that our house has been very similar this week. Hugs to all of you x
I’m so sorry you’re finding things difficult Anne and your family too. It’s understandable though as you have so much to juggle, especially dealing with pain, that is bound to wear you down. I do hope you get some relief.
Screen times can be bloody hard to monitor, I hear you, we have those struggles too.
A conservatory sounds a fab idea and would be something to look forward to.
I hope this week is a better one for you. Sending big hugs. xx
I’m sorry that you’re having a difficult time right now Anne. I’ve found January the hardest month since the pandemic started too. Homeschooling makes life especially stressful as does all the extra screen time. Sending hugs and hope that a bit of normality is on its way soon!
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