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stress caused by children and husband

mylady
mylady
I feel like running away from my home, my husband and my children (ages 14, 16, 21 and 24).
I stuggle with depression every day.
Can't explain why I want to run away - it's a nagging feeling.
help
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've been there before. Many, many times. My best friend found herself feeling that way and she packed a bag and left. She left her husband and her 4-year-old son. It has turned out to be a total nightmare for her. It took almost a year for things to get back to normal for her. She wasn't able to see her son. She wasn't able to go to her home and get the rest of her belongings. She was told by lawyers that if they actually DID divorce, she would be paying alimony - AND child support. She "abandoned" her home and her family. It was going to cost her BIG TIME.

So, unless you are prepared to go through a long, drawn out, nasty divorce, I would recommend staying put.

Is there anything you can talk about in particular that is bothering you? I know you have more than your fair share of kids, but maybe you could try to pinpoint one thing in particular (or SEVERAL things) that is getting to you.

I don't know - I managed to fight my urge to run far, far away - and I am thankful for that every day of my life.

If you need to talk, I'm here...
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