Felling so alone

Aw Jessica, I'm so sorry. I have felt this way in the past. I moved out of state to be closer to my father and my family after he became ill. I found out a month later I was expecting our first child. My father passed a few months into my pregnancy and my mother lives out of state as well as my husband's family, and all my really good friends. I was shocked to realize that I really didn't have the support I expected from my fathers family and making mom friends is way harder than I ever expected. I got into working out and found a few family members that truly love being in my children's lives as well as mine. I believe in this situation you have to find the good and try to find a way to make yourself happy, such as an exercise class or a hobby. Also try to find other mom friends, such as going to the park, doing a mommy and me class. Maybe story time at the library?

I feel you. Luckily our families are supportive and kind from a distance, but all of our family and friends are states away. It’s just my husband, me and our daughter and on days we are both exhausted it is so hard. While he is at work sometimes I feel extremely lonely and I wish I had a friend nearby to hang out with. My best friend who I hung out with 1-3 times a week moved away last month. And it is hard to start from scratch making new friends.

I’m sorry to hear about what you’re going through! I’m having a similar situation. My family and friends live in a different state and I only have my husband. His family has been the same way, they only show when they want to see the baby. They don’t actually help out and all they do is critique. I have tried in person and online mom support groups, which have helped. Now that I started work again it’s become isolating and it’s been hard to get out with this weather. I know it’s easier said than done, I agree trying to find groups may help feel less alone.

I completely understand, I talk to none of his family besides his 14 year old brother rarely and his 16 year old cousin just to check on them(my man is also terrible with answering messages) but besides them his mom did some funny bs in my last month of pregnancy our relationship has always been rocky. And his dad we aren’t close with we really only have my family which I am closest to my mom and sisters. Him and I have been going through it bad but I am riding the roller coaster hoping for the best, all I know I can do is protect my daughter.