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how many SAHM's feel overwhelmed and lonely
I am a SAHM to a 2 1/2 yr old boy we have just moved to a new state and city. I feel so lonely. I have been here for about 4 months and havent met anyone. I do have a little problem with social anxiety so play groups and doing anything by myself is a little awkward for me. I took my son to the park everyday down the road from me and still havent met anyone. My husband is getting a masters degree and is never home to help out around the house or anything so I kind of feel like a maid (he is a slob and I think that he is worse then my 2 yr old) I am at my wits end and wondering if there is any advice out there anyone can give???
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Hi - So sorry for the isolation/overwhelmed feeling. I too was in your shoes until recently. My husband and I have been married for 6 1/2 years. We have moved several times and I had to really push my former shy self out to meet new people. It was really hard to do this without kids. I would search and ask everyone about newcomer groups in the large cities we lived in in OH, IN and KY. I would join and actually go---I promise you if you push yourself out - it will energize you! THEN we moved to a small town in KY. We soon became parents to a newborn. Everyone in this town was related to everyone else. Nothing to do but go stroll thru our one WalMArt and One Lowes! But we did it! People seemed more friendly twd me with a child! Then a Starbucks opened in our tiny town. I would pack her up and go hang out ther for an hour - just to be out in public and help with my isolation/depression. It was the best medicine. THEN when she was 18 months old (only 3 months ago) we took a new job here in Louisiana. I searched and searched and heard about this site. Then I found a group in my area. Then I posted on line all the time - it too helped with the isolation/depression. I complained enough that there was never any follow thru with playgroup planning (unless they planned it ofline and did not invite others) Then - another member ran into a group at a local library story time! She contacted me thru email and we quickly joined another Mom's group. It has been 2 months. I have attended at least 3 events with the Mom's group each week. Some weeks more! I hosted a family night at my house - pot luck and there were 35 that came! I hosted a "Happy Birthday Jesus Party" last week and there were 37!!! Yes - Mom's and kids were spread out all over my house and my 20 month old daughter was into everything! But - it was a blast!!! So my advice is to keep searching - try the sites meetup.com, and momslikeme.com. There will be something out there for you. Just grit your teeth and go - knowing you, your child and husband will benefit from it. I know it is not easy - but after being confined in a tiny town and all I did was complain - I promised myself if I got to a larger city - I would push myself out there to all things available. I too understand the working husband. Mine makes an awesome living for us - but is away from home about 13 hours per day. When he comes home most days it is only an hour before I rock our daughter to sleep - sure he may start out rocking her - but I end up being the one to get her to sleep. Then he turns in shortly after and the next day starts over again. So - I left most boxes still unpacked, my closet, pantry and drawers area a mess since moving here a couple of months ago. Dinner is not cooked every night nor is the house perfectly clean - but I do have a happy husband who is proud of his happy wife. Thank you for posting and allowing me to share. It really helped me sharing this with you!
Thanks----Tina
Tina
Tina
I had one of those days today! I called my husband crying at work and told him he needed to help me out more around the house. I have been up all night the past few nights with Graham my 4.5 month old who I think may be teething all he wants to do is nurse all night then Garrett my almost 2 yr old is up at the crack of dawn when my husband leaves for work at 6:30am so I am getting run down I can't catch up on my sleep or house work. I am sick of my husband taking the baby for all of five minutes to relieve me then handing him right back because he is crying. I could have just fed him and he is like " I think he is hungry" I tell him he isn't but he just can't handle the crying. errrr.....
-Kirsten
-Kirsten
Hi Hayden02:
So sorry you are feeling overwhelmed and lonely! Think of it as an exciting time in your life too! Maybe that will help you feel a little better!!
I am sure what you are going thru is very normal considering all the stress you have been under. Be Good to yourself and know that this time too will pass. You will remember it when you come across someone who is in the "same boat."
I can suggest that you join a MOMS CLUB group in your area. If you have a Preschooler, you can look up MOPS. The other suggestion I have is to work from home. I have the Job of my Dreams and friends that will last a lifetime! I can make my own schedule and be with my children. The Best part is that there is NO Selling and RISK FREE. Check out my website for more information, www.homewithkidz.info and I will contact you within 48 hours of your request.
Best of luck in the New Year! Happy New Year!
Social Anxiety is a tough one I know and I'm guessing is the one thing that's holding you back and making you feel sad. Have you considered joining a Mom and Tot group or a play gym? I know that it might seem a little scary for you but just know that they are moms just like you. Plus babies are a super fun thing to have in common!!!!