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Hello! I am 24 years old and I have an almost 10 month old baby. I’m having a really hard time understanding if I’m going through some type of postpartum or if I’m just reacting to my environment. I ended up having to get a c section after 40+ hours in labor, my sons father is a firefighter and returned to work 2 weeks after and he also started paramedic school while we were in the hospital. From very early on he started going to clubs, took a trip to Vegas (pretty sure he cheated), and just really started treating me poorly. I was so vulnerable because it all happened within the first 3 months of my sons life so I didn’t just want to walk away, I was thinking about my baby, also my family lives in a different city so I would have to relocate with a newborn. I was also exclusively breastfeeding. Anyways it really came crushing down on me, I lost friends, no one was really there for me and I felt like he and his friends were making fun of me in such a vulnerable time. I’ve turned into this angry person, I had no respect in my relationship, he would disappear, go out till crazy hours, talked to his friends about other girls. Now looking back I see how I was put in such a shit situation and it’s really affected the way I view motherhood. I hate it so much, I’ve almost become unattached to my son because of it. I’m drowning constantly, I honestly feel like I haven’t had time to even sit and focus on me because I’m just worrying about what he was doing. I’ve become very physical with my ex, I started breaking things, I mean I lost it honestly. I haven’t processed anything, and yet he says he deserves better and I agree I haven’t gone about things the right way but I can’t help but feel like this is me reacting to everything that’s been going on. I’m not sure if I should get on medication or get the hell away from him. I’m very confused and I feel like I’m being manipulated but I really don’t have a strong head on my shoulders right now. If this would’ve happened before the baby.. it wouldn’t have I would’ve shit it down IMMEDIATELY. Can someone give me some guidance??
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Gosh no one deserves to be treated the way you have been. I for one suffer a little with PP rage but I’ve been able to keep it at bay in most cases although it’s really hard. I’d say you need some rest and seen as your partner can’t offer you this, could you stay with family for a few days? Honestly I find even if someone has a baby for an hour or two, it just gives me that break then I’m back to my proper happy self. You can then decide what you would like to do. Don’t forget, the decision is for both of your good and not just the baby’s so if leaving is the best option, so be it. You’ve got this! 💪🏻

Hey girl, just saying I’m really sorry. I went through something similar. If youd like any support or just someone to talk to feel free to reach out to me

Id say to tell your doctor and get on medication and leave the man. With the baby and motherhood, think about how you're that whole baby's world and he's happy to just be around you.

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