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Feeling trapped

Rosella20Casual Contributor08 Feb 2023, 2:55 pm AEDT

Feeling trapped

Hi everyone,

In Jan 2022 I relocated to a new place with my partner. We stayed there for 6 months and loved every minute of it (moved to a tropical area)

we returned to my partners hometown after 6 months and ever since I have felt depressed. We are both 25 years old and I feel so trapped in this small town, there are not many people our age as they all leave to go elsewhere, and I don’t have any friends here, there are mostly a lot of older people or families.

I have to work an hour away because there are no jobs that interest me here or offer jobs in my profession.

my partner has a family business with his father here so I feel like I will never be able to leave. I can honestly say I hate it here, I am not sure what to do as I love my partner but I do not want to waste my life in this town. I’m finding it extremely hard and every time we try to talk about it it ends in an argument.

im not sure what to do but I don’t want to have this feeling anymore, it is eating me up and I constantly worry and think about it everyday!!!

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In response to: Feeling trapped

tymeModerator08 Feb 2023, 3:47 pm AEDT

Re: Feeling trapped

Hey @Rosella20 ,

Welcome to the forums and thank you for sharing your story with us.

I read there is a lot to consider. As much as you love your husband, it is clear you are not happy where you are currently living, and you are feeling quite isolated.

I read you have tried talking to your husband. In terms of this, have you been able to tell him how you feel? Has he responded?

I hope you find some connection and belonging here on the forums.

Take care, tyme

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