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Romla
9 years agoMember
Living with teenagers and bc
Whilst I am retired I had kids very late and find dealing with bc and teenagers tough. Wasn't easy before bc but now when I need a bit of support it's lacking - they think I'm fixed and that I'm supe...
Romla
9 years agoMember
I have twin 16 year old boys ( was a big surprise at 47) and a 23 year old daughter who has just started her first job 300 km away.In truth starting to realise myself been one helluva year . Helping my daughter move out of home , all the bc treatment overlaid by the usuals of busy family life ramped up by a dose of cabin fever from a wet and cold winter. And yep the kids are no longer easy re clothes , food and their schedules - think I could join a circus as a juggler.Am lucky as am retired after 40 years working - well sort of as do volunteer work.But in the interests of my sanity will be reassessing my contribution to the superwoman myth and making my family aware of the change in my status.
Thank you you everyone for your thoughts and ideas - it has meant a lot and made me think some.
Thank you you everyone for your thoughts and ideas - it has meant a lot and made me think some.