When times get tough who do you turn to?
Dear Mummy, life is full of ups and downs and our life is like a roller coaster at the moment. The summer sun has left our lives for the time being and the dark nights have brought with them dark times in our household.
Both my folks work full-time and their work has been getting increasingly challenging. Their confidence has been shattered and now they are picking up the pieces.
My mummy is working compressed hours which is really tiring her out and she’s finding there is not enough hours in the day to get everything done. She’s frustrated and feels sometimes that she needs to cry. Also I have had tonsillitis and for a 2 year-old that ain’t fun!!
Our home life seems in chaos, and my folks just need a break….. or a breakdown!
So who do they turn to when times are tough?
1. Each other
My folks heavily rely on each other for support, but what happens when they both feel weak and lost?
2. Parents
My Grandparents are always there for a friendly chat to help sooth and calm stressful minds.
3. Friends
Friends can help lighten the mood and take your minds off things when times are tough.
4. Drink
My mummy had a blow out to de-stress last Friday, but did she feel any better for it? Nope. If anything it left her with a stinking hangover and feeling even worse. Alcohol is not the answer.
5. Cigarettes
Both my parents have smoked in the past, I’m really proud that during this tough time the urge has been suppressed by them both.
6. Escapism
Both my folks have hobbies, my Daddy likes playing Hockey to wind down after a stressful week and my mummy loves to blog. (Ironically the blog is the only thing doing well)
7. The man upstairs, G-Man (AKA God)
Last night my mummy fell asleep clutching this little pewter Angel, whispering to God that he would hear her prayers. There’s a lot of angst in the world and this troubles her. One thing she knows is that she must trust that everything happens for a reason. What God has planned for you won’t pass you by.
It leads them both back to the ‘fight or flight’ situation. They can either hibernate in bed and slog their ways though this rough patch hoping it will just ‘blow over’ (…until next time) or they can take action and be pro-active about all aspects of their lives. Start addressing why they are unhappy and start doing something about it.
Fingers crossed whatever they decided to try I know that I will be around to give them unconditional love, make them smile and ultimately add to the drama!
Love Bella x
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Ah all the best. I hope everything will work out and these trying times will pass soon!
Sorry to hear that you are having difficult times. It is always hard when you are in the middle of it. Hope that they end soon and you can relax x
Sorry times aren’t good right now, hang on in there, sunshine is always just around the corner. Lots of love to your Mummy, Baby Isabella – she is a fabulous lady! 🙂 x
Thank you Grace x We’ll plough through it x
I hope that things get better for you. The art of juggling is an exhausting one as a parent. I hope you can find a solution. Things will get better, have faith xx
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Thanks Laura for you comforting words. Fingers crossed x
So sorry to hear that your mummy and daddy are having such a tough time right now and really hope that the dark clouds start lifting very soon. I love that Isaiah quote – it is a good one to remember when times are tricky. Sending virtual hugs xx
Thanks Louise x we could really do with a break 🙂
Sorry to hear that you’ve been going through a tough time and hope that things have calmed down a bit since writing this. I love the Isaiah quote. The other one I like says about thanking God for past blessings, tell him what you need and God will send you peace. Sometimes that peace is elusive, but the idea is good! (Can’t remember where it is!) It helps focus the mind on the fact that this situation is momentary and things do get better.
Sending hugs too! #pocolo
Thanks for popping over to comment x
I hope things are better soon….Sending love and hugs x
There is some truth in the adage that what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, but oh my is it hard to be in the middle of that time. It’s important to have things to get you through it. Good luck finding your way out.
Here’s hoping that next week is a brighter one for all of you :o)
We hope so too! Hopefully the weekend and family time will help x
A beautifully written post and one I can relate to. thank you for sharing. #PoCoLo
Thanks Sharon, that means a lot x
That second to last quote is so helpful – and a real comfort. I am so sorry to hear that your family is having a hard time at the moment. I used my quote in my PoCoLo write-up this weekend – this too shall pass. And it will. Thinking of you. Thanks for linking to #PoCoLo x
Ah I am so sorry that your family are having problems. I hope it passes soon, and you all start to feel happier. Thanks for linking up to #TheList x
Thanks Aby x I hope so too x enjoy the reminder of your weekend x
Sorry to hear you’ve been having some tough times recently. Our little family have had a bit of a stressful time of late too (we moved into a big new house in July only to discover our new landlord hasn’t paid his mortgage so the house is being repossessed in 2 weeks time…just what we needed!!) but I believe everything happens for a reason. Hang on in there, brighter days are coming xxx
Thanks for your words of encouragement xx we’ve had a better day today xx Just need to get through this week x fingers crossed everything will work out x
Sorry to hear you are all having a tough time. It seems like you have all the go to help to keep you all grounded and happy. Hope November is a better month for you.
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Thanks Carla 🙂 we hope too x