I can’t cope

Well done on getting things checked of your list @Captain24

You don't need to be sorry hon. You have helped me today more then you realise.

My afternoon is ok, kids home from school now. I took prn so that has helped a bit.

I hope I have helped @Snowie. You have helped me immensely. Thank you

When does D start her exams?

You have hon @Captain24 Just having someone around has helped me stay present and here.

She starts her exams on the 25th October and her last one is on the 10th November. Her last official day of school is next Monday.

The end of school.. how do you feel about that @Snowie ? Is she stressing about her exams? At least they aren’t dragged out too long.

I can't believe she is 18 @Captain24 and finishing school. Time really does go fast. I'm excited for her to go chase her dreams.

She is stressing a little bit. She puts a lot of pressure on herself for getting good marks. I am constantly telling her that all she can do is try her best. She already has gotten into the uni course she wants, so there isn't as much pressure on her.

I still have a son at school so will have to go through it all again in a few years!!

Early entry these days is such a good thing @Snowie. It takes so much pressure off. It’s good you don’t put pressure on her and only asks that she does her best. What is she going to study?

How long until your son finishes school?

Early entry does take the pressure off @Captain24 All she has to do is pass which she easily will. She wants to study a double degree of nursing/paramedics. Has wanted to do this for years now.

After this year my son still has two years of school to go. He is the total opposite. Doesn't care about school and doesn't know what he wants to do. Will get there eventually!!

You said you wanted to study again?

That sounds like a great double degree @Snowie. Does she have to leave to go to uni or can she stay at home?

He has plenty of time to work out what he wants.

I have been thinking about it. It’s been nearly 12 months since I thought I’d do it. Maybe I should get the ball rolling. I haven’t studied in nearly 30yrs though. I wanted to a peer support course but it’s online classes and doesn’t fit into my work or appointment schedules.

I didn’t hear back from my CM. I’m not surprised. I guess I have to work through this on my own. I’m just not sure how. It’s actually really scary. It took so much for me to reach out.

Her uni will be about a 40 minute drive from our house so she will be able to live at home. Or she can take the train to uni, which she probably will do more often.

Thats a shame that it doesn't fit into your schedule @Captain24 Maybe another course might suit you better.

I'm sorry you didn't hear back from your CM. I can understand how hard it is to reach out for help in the first place. Please remember you are not alone. We are here for you and with you. You've done a great job so far to get through the day.

That’s good that it’s so easy for her to go @Snowie. I had to move 6hrs from home. That’s why I didn’t go.

I’ve done well so far but it’s getting so much harder. Especially now that everything is done.