I want to run away from my family!
By dlkuku
@dlkuku (1935)
United States
January 28, 2008 5:44am CST
I've been really tired and cranky the last couple of days and my family is getting on my nerves.
I worked the last four days and work was horrendous, lots of problems with extra added work that fell on me.
My husband was off the weekend and when I came home all he did was complain that we didn't have this or that and I wanted to scream at him that if he needed something he could have easily gone to the store himself.
I am off today, and was looking forward to just having some alone time with hubby working and daughter in school, but my daughter doesn't feel well so there goes that idea!!
Why can't I ever have some me time? I love my family, but sometimes I am just not fit to be around other people and need a break. I don't want to be hassled, I just want to be left alone.
Maybe I will just lock myself in my room for the day.
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6 responses
@cherriemae (3370)
• Philippines
28 Jan 08
sometimes, being a busy parent really needs to have a break..that you really wanted to be a single person for atleast a day, that your alone, not worrying something, that theres no someone depending on you..i know how you feel its because i'm also a mom, but for now i havent yet feel the same way that you felt because after work i really wantedt to go home to see my daughters laughters, hugging me, to listen all her stories for that day..but in your case, you really need to have a break, just go to a hotel, alone, and just for 1 day, just relax your mind and your body..it's only for one day..try it
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@shymurl (2765)
• United States
28 Jan 08
Wow I know how you feel. Its hard sometimes to juggle work, family, and me time. I don't get much of me time with three kids, and husband, house work, work, and everything. But when I do I try to make the best of it. Try to talk to your husband and see if he can help you find some alone time. Thats all I can suggest. Sorry. I just know how you feel. Best of luck.
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@danzer (2723)
• Philippines
28 Jan 08
Is your husband supposed to be working for you and your family?
Sometimes in our life, we need to be alone. May be you can talk to your husband and your daughter to give you some time for yourself. It might not be for a day but at least for you to meditate!
Cheer up!
@roberten (3128)
• United States
28 Jan 08
B complex, you may want to try it; it really helps me when I feel the way that you do. I use to get up at odd hours of the morning when everyone else in the house was asleep to just enjoy the quiet. Life gets very complex when the wife works, the husband normally feels neglected and acts out through his complaints. I found that going to church helps; usually husbands and kids won't follow you there. LOL! Best of luck in finding the peace you seek.
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@deserve40 (1656)
• India
28 Jan 08
There no place in the world like your own house with your own family. It is possible that you may not be feeling like being with the family members. However, it does not mean that you should think of running away.
The best way to get back to normal loving times is to take a break for few days and do something of your own choice. If you do not get that chance, I suggest you should take atleast few hour for yourself in your room. Try to engage yourself into some creative work, listen to music or do something that makes you feel happy. I am sure, you will love almost everything in the world.
@nancy555 (29)
• China
28 Jan 08
I understand and pity for you very well, yes life is hard and tough-minded, we need be more stronger and face up it. now i think i am in the same situation although i am still single but i live with my elder sister's family, even the best families, friends, there will be quarrels sometimes, at this time, i really want to move out the family, but it's complicated,i can't make it at present.
