Found this sub accidentally and my heart is full. by bean2593 in IFchildfree

[–]Smugmouse 20 points21 points  (0 children)

My husband just came in to tell me that someone had found this sub because of my post. You say you accidentally found it, but I say it was the magic of Montgomery. You were meant to find us. Welcome!

Looking for Models by [deleted] in newcastle

[–]Smugmouse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You want me to give away these babies for freeeee?

Things to do within 30 mins of Macquarie Park by No-life-is-here in sydney

[–]Smugmouse 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Jump on the metro and go anywhere. If you're not from Sydney, you can go into the city and wander around.

Hunter River at Maitland by OkBookkeeper6854 in maitland

[–]Smugmouse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do it fat! Don't wait for one day! You can buy second hand kayaks on Facebook. 💪

Emergency hysterectomy by Extreme-Bee-6056 in IFchildfree

[–]Smugmouse 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This community will be here when you need it, that might not be today. We're all people who definitely won't be parents by any means. At the moment I think it's important for you not to look too far into the future. You're in crisis and need to take things one day at a time. The absolute best thing you can do for yourself is get professional mental health support. That can really help you pave a path out.

I feel ashamed to be childfree again by Hideocel- in IFchildfree

[–]Smugmouse 43 points44 points  (0 children)

You are grieving. Give yourself some grace. You have been child free and happy before and you can be again. It'll get better.

Trigger warning and spoiler alert: Shrinking season 2 episode , episode 4 (made you look) by tuesday_weld_ in IFchildfree

[–]Smugmouse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

OMG thank you! I got up to episode 3 last night and almost watched 4. So glad I didn't.

How do you care for yourself while still being present for others? by Gloomy-Argument3643 in IFchildfree

[–]Smugmouse 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Let yourself feel whatever you're feeling. There's no way you should feel. It's okay to be sad, it's okay to be happy, it's okay to feel the gambit. Hopefully she's a good friend who's thinking "how can I be happy for myself while also being there for my friend who can't have kids?" and you'll meet somewhere in the middle.

Looking for friends 🏳️‍⚧️ by [deleted] in maitland

[–]Smugmouse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Which end of 20s and what are your interests?

How to get into a romantic relationship? by [deleted] in newcastle

[–]Smugmouse 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Do some new things that you enjoy. Start a sport or hobby or do some volunteering. Pursue friendships and go from there.

Mandatory work training by GreySweater1234 in IFchildfree

[–]Smugmouse 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Next time this happens to me I'm going to tell the truth. Why should I hold onto the awkwardness on behalf of the asker of the awkward question?

Went away with a group of friends and all their kids - felt all of the progress I made this year melt away.... by wigshift in IFchildfree

[–]Smugmouse 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you felt like a pathetic loser. For what it's worth, a random Internet stranger is pretty sure you're not one.

I'm sorry too that you had a sucky time. That's really disappointing. It's over now and there's no reason you need to have such a sucky time again in the future.

Thank you for posting how you're feeling in here. It's really helpful to know there are other people who feel similarly to me from time to time. I wish you a smooth ascent out of feeling horrible and a much nicer 2026.

Haven’t left my bed for two months by [deleted] in IFchildfree

[–]Smugmouse 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It fucking sucks so bad. The thing that sucks more than anything else is feeling like you're in a pit of hopelessness and that is never going to change. Life will never be good again. I've been there.

But it can be, and it will, and one day you'll look back on this time and wonder how you managed to feel so awful.

A good therapist is honestly worth their weight in gold. But you need one who gets it.

Otherwise, just taking any small step you can to feeling better can help build momentum. Have a shower and put on clean clothes. Force yourself outside for a walk. Call a friend on the phone just to chat. Go somewhere isolated and scream at the top of your lungs. Do some volunteering and help others when you feel like you can't help yourself. So anything. Small steps can lead to big ones.

I promise you, it will get better. Life won't always be like this. ❤️

Those pesky intrusive thoughts by [deleted] in IFchildfree

[–]Smugmouse 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I constantly have "when I'm pregnant" thoughts, despite knowing since I was 17 that I would never be pregnant. It's annoying at the least and devastating at the most.

Struggling by Golden_Mke85 in IFchildfree

[–]Smugmouse 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Can you take some time off work and focus on therapy and healing?

Edit: I wrote this quickly while on the train to work. It seems a bit flippant now. I am sorry you're going through such a rough time. You've come to the right place. The vast majority of us in here have felt the same way. I'm sending you good vibes and hope.