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I’ve been there once or twice - what’s making you feel trapped?

We’ve all made mistakes, but it’s important to look forward and not back. It sounds like a corny self-help manual but it’s true.

Have you been feeling like this for long?

Well, you’ve got me, even if I am only words on a screen :)

What makes you think you can’t talk to your friends though?

Well, there’s always a point, and there’s usually happiness for those who know where to look for it. Have you got any hobbies?

sounds like you need to gain back some of your independence.
how old are your kids?

if theyre old enough to move out, i suggest you make them move out.. perhaps not make, but you see my point.
then you can claim back some of the time that you feel has been unjustly taken away from you.

but at the same time, having children is something that some people cannot have.. so you should be thankful youve been given that chance.

Maybe you could take up a part-time course? At open university?
that’ll stimulate you more.

You could try and find some sort of hobby that includes your kids - something you all can do together to put the fun back into being a mum.

right in that case then, start doing something with your life, otherwise you will self-combust.

Well then don’t. How many kids have you got?

dont then.
simple.
you’re your own person, you can do what the hell you bloody like!

It’ll keep you busy all right, but that’s not neccessarily what you need. Sheroo has a good point about taking a part-time course, especially if you want to get that feeling of having done something with your life. Have you got any qualifications at the moment?

Lots of people get stuck in these situations…

Work on reclaiming a life for yourself. Take some college courses, learn a new skill, get a hobby, buy something you’ve always wanted…. Take care of you, and you’ll be better equipped to cope with having to take care of others.