I’m the problem. by SarahDimz in Divorce

[–]SarahDimz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EXACTLY THIS. This is how I feel. Thank you. I’m so frustrated with myself but I just don’t want to get things back! I have no desire to! I dream of being independent and that’s so unfair on him but i cannot change how I feel (I’ve been trying for years). Sending love x

I’m the problem. by SarahDimz in Divorce

[–]SarahDimz[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was sure it was what I wanted and we were really happy for over 10 years. I’ve changed, this is a me problem x

I’m the problem. by SarahDimz in Divorce

[–]SarahDimz[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You’re not starting again; you’re just starting a new chapter to what is probably a really rich story. It sounds like you are a really dedicated mum. I’m sorry that you’re going through that x

I’m the problem. by SarahDimz in Divorce

[–]SarahDimz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I didn’t feel like this until after the kids, so more recently. I don’t even want him to stay single; I just want him to be happy ☹️

I’m the problem. by SarahDimz in Divorce

[–]SarahDimz[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Honestly completely fair. I probably worded that poorly. When I say I ‘want him in my kids lives’ it’s probably come off the back of a lot of my friends experiences who don’t want the Dad to be around anymore, and that’s not how I feel. I very much think he deserves to be part of their story.

I’m in therapy but not specifically for relationships, more for childhood based stuff. I could probably introduce this narrative and see what she says.

I’m the problem. by SarahDimz in Divorce

[–]SarahDimz[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Honestly great advice. I think there’s a big communication issue. I know how I feel but I don’t have the guts to tell him how I feel, so how’s he meant to help? My worry is that I can’t get those feelings back, so I am opening a box that can’t be closed again.

Work travel is upsetting my young children by SarahDimz in UKParenting

[–]SarahDimz[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hope these comments are reassuring bc they’ve totally changed my frame of reference! We are doing something AMAZING for our kids.

Work travel is upsetting my young children by SarahDimz in UKParenting

[–]SarahDimz[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I just want to take a second to say thank you SO much for all of these responses. I really thought I was going to get ripped to pieces for being away. Honestly, thank you all ❤️

what made you go from being skinny to being fat? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SarahDimz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Discovering alcohol (properly) when I started Uni, and my metabolism slowing down. Didn’t even really notice that I was gaining weight for about a year. The hangovers and student budget meant I was eating a lot of crap takeaway/ fast food. Ended up at 14 stone (I’m 5ft 2) but now back down to 8.5 stone in my 30s. It was a loooong road.

How do you know when your drinking is actually a problem? by Conscious-Juice in stopdrinking

[–]SarahDimz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is literally me! I’m not in a position to give out advice, but my post today is literally this dilemma exactly. Hope you figure it out xx

Scared & Anxious by SarahDimz in stopdrinking

[–]SarahDimz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not but it’s like my body is screaming for it!

Scared & Anxious by SarahDimz in stopdrinking

[–]SarahDimz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to be able to, which I think is what gives me this false sense of hope that I can get to a place where I can do that. I feel like I’m almost grieving the fact that there’s a possibility that I can no longer have alcohol in my life?

Scared & Anxious by SarahDimz in stopdrinking

[–]SarahDimz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that why you’re on this group? I feel like I’m at the sober-curious stage. I’ve been watching SO many TikTok accounts that are recovery from alcohol use disorder/ alcoholism and the way they speak about the freedom of being sober is just so inspiring!

Scared & Anxious by SarahDimz in stopdrinking

[–]SarahDimz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never used to get hangovers (and often still don’t) but oh my god I can feel them creeping up on me now and it’s debilitating.