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Babydoll1224
Babydoll1224

I'm 38 years old. Forced separated due to my husband being in prison. I started getting lonely so i started meeting people. I have met 2 people that i have really clicked with and enjoy their company. Yes i have stayed the night at both houses. I can't talk to my husband about it because he just doesn't understand. Every time I try we argue. My mother and brother live with me and my 3 kids. My kids are ok with me meeting people and so is my brother. My mom on the other hand is a different story. Since she pays my bills due to me not able to work a normal job. I work for her and my stepdad and take care of them and their farm. I just don't know how to deal with my mom anymore. She doesn't understand my needs fully. Id i leave my house she tracks my every move through the life 360 app buy i have to go through 20 questions just to leave. I don't know what to do anymore. 

GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
How long will your husband be in prison? That has to be hard.
Babydoll1224
Babydoll1224
Til January 2024. It is very hard.
loren1974
loren1974
Hi I am in a some what similar situation with regards to your living arrangement. Privacy is something we all need to some extent. I know its going to be hard but I have recently came to the conclusion I will just have to move out. Maybe you should think about that too. Its my guess that your mother is never going to let up. Anyway just a thought.
maria718
maria718
Boy your mom is really on you. That must drive you crazy. It's too hard to have any privacy at all with her breathing down your back all the time.
Try to find a way out. Somehow. If you have some kind of services in your area, call them. Or maybe even call 311 they can arrange for someone for you to talk to or will refer you to some kind of help.
Babydoll1224
Babydoll1224
Yeah and she thinks just because i out meeting people, that I'm sleeping with them. Even if I do its my business. I mean i take care of her, my stepdad (which she doesn't even see anymore) her house her farm and my kids. Just because my husband is in prison doesn't mean i should stop living. In the state i live, with our situation we are considered legally separated. We've been separated for almost 800 days now. It's lonely.
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