I can’t cope

Do what you can @Snowie - take those baby steps. I'm here sitting with you.

Thanks @tyme

I am just over me.

I don't want to take up this feed with my problems @tyme

So far I’ve got them mostly under control @tyme. I’m pretty much staying at home except for grocery shopping. So I can’t do anything I shouldn’t.

I’ve never been house boating but would love to one day.

I can tell how much you love those kids by the way you talk about them. I’m glad you get to spend time with them and watch them grow up!

I think I'll only be with them until they grow up, then I'll move away to give them space @Captain24 . They are cute now, and I do want to help my sister. Her hubby is so lovely, but not very practical. So she needs a lot of help. Most people have parents or grandparents to help with the kids, but my sister doesn't have anyone else apart from me.

It’s so good of you to help your sister out @tyme

I would have loved to have spent more time with my niece but it just didn’t happen and now she’s an adult with her own life. I did think at the time that I would have my own kids but that never happened. It’s too late now.

I'm not sure I will spend that much time with them in the future @Captain24 . Hence i have to make the most of it now.

I'm not sure I want my own kids. After being with these kids more, I think I like my space. I used to think I was selfish, but now, I think I just need to keep well and sane.

Having spent so much time with them now and for a few more years will develop that bond @tyme. They will know that you will be there when they need you.

As for kids of my own, I always thought I would but it never happened. I’m mostly glad that it didn’t though. I’m not sure I could have raised them well.

I don’t see it as selfish I see it as each individual’s choice. It’s what is best for you. I have a work mate that’s married both have had surgeries to prevent having kids. That’s how much they don’t want them!

Children are not easy @Captain24 . It is a life of sacrifice. Yes, there are rewards, but there are huge sacrifices too.

Yes way to many sacrifices @tyme. I couldn’t have done a lot of the things I’ve done in my life that I’m proud of.

Plus I would hate if they resented me.

Any plans for tomorrow?