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Littletink_Senior Contributor
Does anyone ever think about leaving their relationship (when they are the Carer) and feel guilty? Is this normal? I feel like I'm always in two minds about it and I end up feeling depressed. There are times where I never think about leaving but then there are others where I'm just feeling really depressed and it's all I think about. Then I get confused because I don't know what I want. Help 😞
In response to: Feeling depressed and depleted
Sophie1Senior Contributor
Hi @Shaz51 ... feeling overwhelmed today - hip and back pain and had to have day off work - so feeling guilty , frustrated and tired
overwhelmed with responsibilities of caring for MsS, our household, our finances and being reliable enough myself health wise to hold my job down - I wish I could go part time but I just can't see how we could still afford everything sigh ...
How r u ?
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