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You're doing an awesome job. I'm 66 and I have a hard time being motivated every day. I don't drive. We just moved to the country 2 years ago. We are new at homesteading. I wish I lived near you. I would give you a big hug. ❤
As someone who fights depression all the time I can relate. Just keep giving it to God. He will carry you through this.
So True! God is so Good 😊
When nothing goes right; go left.
Tam, you’re managing your mental health & your honesty is what will help you get through the times when you are feeling down. I have learned little by little throughout my life that I can work through my thoughts & feelings. Remind yourself how far you’ve come & remember that it’s okay to not be 💯 all of the time. You are worth it & your family needs you! 🙏❤️
Honey I know depression, and its good to talk about it! We love you! If God brings you to it he will see you thru it! Its ok to cry! It really helps. My husband was a trucker in the past and we all survive! God bless you and there good and bad days! Love you! Hugs!
I feel you. 30 years ago i had 2 little girls, a full time job, a husband who traveled constantly for work and i was pregnant. I still don’t know how I did it. It’s true it doesn’t last forever. We all have our struggles. It’s only natural to experience the ebbs and flows of life.
You are strong even in the tough times. Give yourself plenty of grace. You certainly deserve it.
I feel you Tamera. Some days, it takes everything to muster up the strength to make it through the day. I deal with severe mental and emotional depression and anxiety, and it is very difficult to live through. Praying for you my friend.
I’m sending you a big hug. Life is hard. Give it to God. He will never leave you. ❤
A few years ago, I lost my vision. I was a truck driver, photographer and did marathons.
I fight my demons on an hourly basis. I struggle to eat, drink my water, sleep, and basic personal care. I can not leave my home whenever I want. I have to rely on others.
I sometimes think my husband would be better if he didn’t have to work as hard as he does to support me. We had so many dreams when we bought our home years ago.
I have lost all my friends over time. I can’t relate to others any more. I just cook and clean.
Your videos alone, help me so much. If you haven’t posted, I watch your old ones. I have seen you pick yourself up. If you can do it, so can I.
I wish life was always beautiful. But without the terrible painful days, how would you recognize the beautiful joyful days?
I will pray for you Tamera.
What an amazing perspective! Thank you for sharing and for moving forward! 🙏 ❤
You’re a beautiful person ❤❤
Sending prayers for your life to become easier in all the ways you need. 🙏❤️🙏
I'm like many of us watching in awe of you! I watch and think she's got it going on. I'm praying for you as a daughter of the king! Don't get discouraged if door's to your plans or end game aren't going as you want, know that God is in control and knows when and what you need. Stand on faith and Straighten that crown beautiful! You inspire me!
You're doing great, even on the days you're not sure you are! I believe mental health is becoming a bigger and bigger problem in this country. Thanks for being brave and sharing your life with us. 💞
It like you said it’s ok to have bad days it make you appreciate the good days… we all have bad days but the good days outweigh the bad…. You got this girl and you are not alone… praying for you and your family
You need a friend! I live in Kentucky and I will be your friend. I am hear to listen and not judge. Reach out, there are people out there and I am one of them. I am here for you any time to listen. You are the sweetest person and I love your posts. Just reach out!
I want to send you a virtual hug🤗 . I have had depression for 40 years and the struggle to have more good days than bad is real. I have come to the realization just recently over the lenten season that I need to give it all to the Lord. Cry to him, tell him you need him and give all your sadness, lonely and overwhelmed feelings to him. He will gladly take it. I always thought there are worse off people than I am and felt selfish to ask for help. Jesus loves you, he died for you.
Do what you feel is best for you. We are here for you. I know the trapped feeling. It comes and goes with me. Take a break if you need to.
Tamara, I feel your pain. I am in a similar situation where I am home all day by myself, don’t really have many friends. It’s lonely for sure. I will be praying for you. Whenever you are feeling sad, picture Jesus with His arms wrapped around you, giving you a hug.
Tamara, you are so strong. You can do this. Winston and Luke are very lucky to have such a devoted wife and mother who works so hard. Keep the faith.
We love you right back! Always know we are here to listen and support you. We all have seasons where we struggle. Praying for you and your family. Now I'm gonna go eat me a cookie! ❤
Hi Tamara. I have many days like you just described (I struggle with clinical depression). I have learned to mark those days as not that I have fallen down--but that I got back up. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. Hold your head high-you are a winner and a survivor, especially on those days that are not all sunshine and rainbows. Hugs.
Thank you sweet girl for all you do. You help so many people and your story will help many people. Praying 🙏 for your healing 🙏
Thank you for sharing. So many of us are like you in having good days and bad days. But when the bad days hit, they hit hard and it can be a struggle to deal with them. Thank you for your openness and honesty...and know that we all care about you ❤️
I can relate to you on SOOO many levels. ❤
I feel you. I'm dealing with a lot and very few people know what I'm going through. Sending big hugs and prayers to you, sweet friend. We all have off days. Thank you for keeping it real with us.
Sending you love & light, Mrs Alma
@@stacyrussell460 thank you, friend.
Mrs. Alma you have been on my mind for the past few days. It’s funny I only know you through YT but I’ve been thinking of you. I hope all is well with you and your hubby. 🙏🏻 🥰
Oh sister, I feel you. I have felt that way off and on for a long time. I'm widowed now with 5 kids at home and they are homeschooling. There are times I just have to hide away somewhere and bawl. I don't have friends that I do anything with. It's freaking hard! I am proud of you. You are amazing. Mental health issues are tough. Myself, I rely on medicine and prayer. Thank you for being raw and real. Much love and prayers!
I feel like it’s one storm ⛈️ after another. I’m praying, but some days It’s hard. Thank you for sharing real life, bc a lot of us are struggling. Don’t see RUclipsrs do that. I appreciate that. ❤
I completely understand where you're coming from. I don't work outside the home, and my husband of 15 years travels for work. He's not a truck driver, but he's in the power transformer industry which requires traveling all over the United States. He can be gone anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks at a time, depending on the job itself. Like you, I do it all. I'm not complaining at all, but some days, like you said, it can be HARD! My children are grown, so it's just me, 3 dogs, and some chickens...LOL...The main thing I've had to realize for myself is, that it's ok if something doesn't get done. I am one person managing the house, 2 acres of land, 3 dogs, some chickens, a small garden, the shopping, the household inventory, the cleaning, repairs, upkeep & maintenance on the house & property, inside & out, and on 2 vehicles, the bill paying, bookkeeping, banking, etc...Anything that goes wrong or needs fixed, I'm usually the one who does it. It's ok to take some time for yourself if you're burned out, and it's ok to feel the way that you feel. But just fyi: You're doing a great job mama! Hugs to you!
Sweetheart I am 68 raising 4 gtandkids,with my youngest daughter. I was just diagnosed with stage 4 colonrectal cancer. There are days I am a fighter. There are days I just cry and pray for the Lord's hug and His voice. You are a strong woman. You have a right to feel down just don't stay there. Talk to someone. Get help. You are worth it and your beautiful family needs you. ❤❤❤
Its OK bro he down some days...best thing I ever did was join a support group via zoom...it helps when you know others are going thru this too. Faith in God is what is needed he will answer. Blessings to you and your family. Life is real and sharing this with viewers is real.
I appreciate your openness. Wish you all the best. You are an inspiration to me and to many others. It is difficult to be both mom and pop while he is on the road. I lived that life for quite a few years while my husband was over the road trucker. Interestingly, when he stopped that and was home all the time, it was very difficult to have him home all the time.
You touched me so much. I will be praying for you and your family. GOD has your future planned. Your end goals and GODs end goals may be different, but it will be so rewarding. Keep your faith. GOD will get you through it❤ love your channel.
Tamara, Big Hugs to you.Thankyou for keeping it real. You are an inspiration to all stay at home moms and all working moms.
I used to be a stay-at-home mom a working mom in the home my children are grown now and Lord knows I miss them being small. I too was blessed to be able to do that thanks to my husband. Now my children are grown and I work a 9 to 5 job. I have to earn my 40 credits to qualify for social security when I get older the government doesn't consider a stay-at-home mom a full-time job I beg to to differ. I don't know how I did it but I remember my stay at home job was harder than the one I have now. You're doing an doing an awesome job🎉
It’s hard being burned out and no way to really change things to un-burn out. Being a mom is like that in a lot of ways. Hugs!
Oh sweet girl. I wish I were close to you to give you a hug, a listening ear, and a shoulder to lean on. I can absolutely relate, sympathize, and empathize. Huge hugs and lots of love! 💗
Being inspiring & relatable while still being vulnerable is more realistic than most others on RUclips. Always be your true, honest self with zero regrets. It's perfectly normal to have bad days where all you want to do is cry. Your mental health is extremely important. I wish I lived closer bc I know we'd get to chatting & nothing would get done 😂. Remember to smile for yourself often bc the person you see in the mirror has come such a long way & deserves appreciation.
You are in my prayers. Thanks for sharing with us. I have mental health issues as well. I am so proud of you. God bless you.
Your doing a great job. And you are on the right track of knowing that your mental health does come first. I can truly understand the loneliness is a lot.
Just know that yo are not alone on that mental struggle bus, I have dealt with depression since around 18, but it's been a lot worse since October 2021, my feet and legs started going numb got to where I couldn't drive, could hardly get to the bathroom in 2022 had not one but 2 back surgeries it helped but only for a little while then my mom in law passed away same year and my dad too, I had to put my big girl britches on cause my then 15 year old daughter started cutting herself it's been so hard trying to find balance being crippled I like broken better, we take one day at a time, if that's to much we take one hour or a minute I'm 44 and it's hard learning new ways to get around, but we got this cause of people like you who are real and don't hide your bad days cause we all have them we are human after all, sending you lots of love and hugs from Northeast Tennessee, Thank you God bless!!
I’m a sympathy cryer so I’m crying with you. I understand how you feel…I feel like I’ve been battling demons for years and just can’t win the fight. But I wake up everyday and try my best. You’re amazing!!! Please know that 💚
Hi just wanted to say that we love you and your family and if you need to take time off from RUclips we will still be here waiting for you to come back. also when things don’t go the way we want them or how we think they should go just know that God has it all figured out for us the way he wants it to go and what’s best for us.
School pick up lines are convenient but I’m so glad my kids’ school didn’t have that because chatting with other parents/caregivers at drop off and pick up was such a welcome interaction for me to just chitchat or vent to even if it was just a few minutes twice a day. Even simple things like us sharing what we were going to do over the next few hours - just easy talk.
Fellow mental health warrior here. It is hard.
I COMPLETELY understand your pain. My husband is a truck driver and he was over the road a LOT of years. He’s finally local now but there were SO many times I cried and thought it would never end. I am a stay at home homeschooling momma of 4 babies. And it was HARD to manage everything by myself. And even now that my husband is home we are dealing with so much! Our oldest daughter (15) has been diagnosed with epilepsy and we’ve spent 5 months on our knees praying all the prayers. Sometimes life is HARD! And I don’t think the trials will ever completely stop. If you ever need anyone to talk to, I know you don’t know me but the offer is there ❤️
You got this girl! I struggle myself… it’s definitely a battle. And it does help to talk. Life is hard especially with mental health issues. Hang in there!! 💕
It’s lonely. I am so sorry for you. My husband has been away for almost 9 years. I might see him once a month. Depression is real and not a weakness. I watch you and you are like my family. Prayers and love and big hugs I am sending to you!
Thank you so much for being real and honest here. There are a lot of SAHM RUclipsrs that try way too hard to be perfect and fake and not problematic and it’s so easy to see through. I appreciate how genuine you are regardless of what you’re going through. ❤
Tamara, have you thought about offering bread baking or cooking classes in your area to see if anyone would be interested? You would be a great teacher and that would give you opportunity to be with other people and possibly make some new friends which might help combat some of the loneliness you are experiencing. Will keep you in my prayers!
Prayers for you and your family. Just remember we can do only what we can. I wish I could give you a big hug. ❤❤❤❤
You spoke to my soul in this one. And you are so right. Your feelings are valid, and you don't need to explain that to anyone. I am also the "household manager" with a spouse who is never home bc of work... and I struggle with my mental health... and literally no social interaction other than my kids... all that to say, I get where you're coming from, and it's ok to feel crappy about it... we are humans with real emotions. I am so happy to have your channel bc it makes me feel like I'm not alone all the time lol. You got this, girl! 💜 we got this!
It is extremely difficult being a trucker wife and mom! You are doing so much better than you realize! Give yourself a break...I know that doesn't sound like anything helpful but sweet Tamara your life is NOT easy and something most people cannot handle! But you are such an inspiration and are allowed to have time for you to be down and admit your inability to handle everything perfectly! Please know you are loved and many of us would love to be there for you in person! Sending BIG hugs
My granddaughter lives on our land right across the yard from us. Her fiancé is a trucker so we know exactly what it’s like. He just found a job working close to home so we’re getting used to having him home every night. She also suffers from anxiety/depression. It’s hard. It breaks my heart when she’s sad and my heart is breaking for you right now. I keep reminding her that everything always works out, but it’s hard. It’s hard standing on the other side wishing you could take all that pain away. I love your channel, I love that you are so honest and I especially love all of your recipes. Praying for you sweet Tamara. ♥️🙏
I'm going to keep you in my prayers. Sending hugs and positive thoughts for calming tranquility. You've come a long way and you've got this. ❤
Even though you are talking to thousands of people on these videos you are truly by yourself. This is one of the pitfalls of social media. You will figure it out and it will get better.
I sometimes feel the same way you do except the opposite where I work a lot and I'm tired of being around people haha
P.S. I'm 65 years old, yes old but I'm still here and so are you. Keep doing whatever makes you happy.
I wanted to offer another perspective on your emotional days. The good news is your body feels you are in a a good healthy space to process all the crap from your youth/life. No one grows up unscathed. A very smart woman, Marissa Peer wrote a book, Feelings buried alive never die. She said your body will excavate old buried emotions for you to process and let go of. She also said "you need to feel the feeling until it no longer requires to be felt. With your son in school and your husband away it gives you time to process stuff. May I suggest that next time it starts, pause, figure out what emotion it is, look at it, feel it, acknowledge it and let it run its course until it dissipates. It has worked for me
I have been in your position. My husband was an over the road truck driver ( now he's local), and it was very hard. I was raising our 2 girls and doing everything for the house and the bills. I have learned that me doing everything has made me stronger and a better person. You are strong, and you got this!!!
Oh Tamara! I feel like I’m looking at myself 20 years ago. You are repeating my story. Yes, being a SAHM is a blessing, however, it’s also a curse. I loved being home with my boys’ but I lost my identity. I felt like a single Mom because hubby owned two businesses that took him away 80-90 hours/week. He was never home. He’s home more these days and the stress of raising a family is long behind us but doesn’t minimize my feelings I had of being completely lost. Your feelings are completely valid!
I’ve mentioned it to you before but I feel it’s extremely important you think about getting a part time job at a local school or volunteering somewhere. It will do wonders for you! I love my days I spend working at our local middle school as a teacher’s aide.
Your video is relatable , because as a homemaker myself and making lots of changes plus dealing with health issues, it can get overwhelming at times. You’re right to have bad days, but it’s good to talk about things too. Talking helps you heal, it helps you sort things out. I understand about not having a social life, or not that much of one. I can understand you and understand how it would be hard being responsible for everything, plus not having that friend you can do something with. I’m sad you’re having a hard time right now, I wish I was there, even if just to let you have someone to talk with. I know your bad day will pass, but it’s still hard to get through them. Sending hugs, and hoping tomorrow will be sunnier. Enjoy your treat, it looks yummy.
I can relate to the trapped, alone feelings. I am a 44 year old mom to 2 teenagers. My daughter has severe nonverbal autism, intellectual disability, type 1 diabetes, among other diagnoses. She's in school of course during the day, so yes, it's just me a lot of the time. But I have no friends...none. I don't go anywhere except the grocery store. Even getting a job is not really an option because there is no one else that can take care of her. I have to get her off to school and be here when she gets home. I have to be here on weekends and any day that there is no school and in the summer months. Some days I enjoy being alone but some days I want to have some adult interaction. I catch myself talking to strangers in the store about stupid things...why? I don't know, cuz I'm craving some interaction.
Some days I'm fine and enjoy the silence, but some days I'm not fine. I'm learning it's a part of my journey. It's ok to feel great and it's ok to feel like 💩.
Just know there are people that are right there with ya. You are not alone and WE LOVE YOU! ❤
I know exactly where you're coming from. I have days where i feel trapped, and there is no time for yourself. I just lost my mother-in-law a few weeks ago, and everything fell to me to sort out. You're doing a great job, God loves us all. I live watching your videos. Our lives are so identical.
As a wife of a trucker who used to long haul I completely understand. We have 3 kids but I worked because of financial reasons. However I had family to help with my kids so I was able to do that. We talked about me staying home and trying that but I wanted the social aspect too. Looking back, I think I would have made a different decision. It’s okay to be thankful you’re able to stay home but also struggle with feeling lonely. I don’t think there is any wrong decision and both have their positives and negatives.
I appreciate your videos. You do inspire me. RUclips is a funny creature. Everyone wants that “ascetically pleasing” professional looking videos so I think that is what’s pushed. But I promise you are helping others with keeping it real and I for sure can respect that!
Hi Tamara, I feel for you. Thank you for sharing what you share with us. I have struggled with anxiety, depression and loneliness most of my adult life. I am 53. A little over a year ago I totally changed how I eat. I have NEVER felt better, and I mean NEVER. I removed all grains, sugar, carbs, fruit, vegetables. Went carnivore. Best thing Ive ever done besides marring my husband. I have a huge list of ailments that I no longer have. After about 4 months my anxiety, depression, loneliness has gone away. If you ever want to chat, reach out to me. Thank you again for sharing your life and family with us. God bless you and keep you and may his face shine upon you!!
Sending you love and prayers ❤❤❤
Thinking of You Tamara ~ A Big [sincere, caring, 'feel for you'] HUG from Me, to You !
Thank-you for sharing ~ We are here for each other ... Galatians 6:2, Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Sister in Christ, Cindy xo
God didn’t promise us easy time as his believers, but HE did promise to be there for you to lean on. 😢I feel your burn out, self care is so important and nothing to shy away from. Praying for you and your family.
Your are amazing and I love that you share your days. We all have challenges in our daily lives and watching and listening to you really helps me get through some if my days. Thank you.
I went through much the same when my children were little. I have sensed an inner sadness in you lately, and have felt concerned for you. My husband was a truck driver as well. It's hard because there is no one to share the day to day responsibilities with. You have to be mom and a dad when he is gone, and do all the errands and you sleep alone at night many nights, the companionship is not always there. Then with you having to run the house and make the decisions alone a lot then your husband comes home for a couple of days, and wants to have input into home decisions and sometimes that's tough as well. I sometimes was sad seeing couples at church, and I was there alone. It's a hard lifestyle,and I admire how strong you are, but it is easy to feel vulnerable sometimes. I will pray for you to keep being strong. You do an amazing job doing a very hard lifestyle, so do treat yourself to some rewards, you deserve it.
I totally understand, I too had a bad time many years ago. I had no friends, I raised my children and then the grandbabies started coming and I was the baby sitter. I had no time for myself, I was always at home, my husband would come home from work, eat his supper and sit in his chair and fall asleep and I was alone. And I understood ,he was exhausted from working hard all day, but I felt trapped and alone, I felt like I had no escape from these four walls. But time went on and things changed for the better and I made a pact with myself that I would get some friends and the Lord blessed me with very good friends that are there for me at any time. I will be praying for you and you got this girl, God has your back, just remember He is always with you . I love you ❤
Give it to God! Let Him take ALL of it.
He can give us true peace if we allow Him. Fill your mind with His word and worship through it all.
I love ya, girl! God Bless 🩷
I am sure this was a hard video to make and I want to thank you. We all feel "burned out" at times. We feel lonely and struggle to find social interactions. Since Covid, I feel shut off from the world. I am older (68 yrs). I don't have a friend to go have coffee with or go shopping with anymore. You are right, we have those times when we need to have a good cry, eat a cheeseburger and just take a moment to be real with ourselves. Thank you sweetie. You are a brave woman who can show us that we can be vulnerable but still be strong.
You probably just need a day or two to go relax with friends.
I drive out to the lake in my town and have big discussions with God. I know I look crazy sitting in my car crying and yelling at God. But, sometimes that is what works for me. Once i'm done getting it out of my system, I can almost feel his hug and his words Telling me everything is going to be okay. Nature has a magical power. You are a very strong and hard-working, young lady.And we know that you're going to be okay. Is sending up some prayers for you.❤
I work part time at this point in my life, as a 58 yr old nurse who worked FT for the last 40yrs...I thought I was ready for retirement...boy did I miss a work family..I didnt go back into the rat race of the hospital but as a CNA in a developmentally disabled home...I work with alot of people under the age of 25...i find I have alot of experience to offer esp to my up and coming nurses...we all need other people
I’m a stay at home mum from the UK. I feel the same that it’s lonely each day when your kids and husband are at school and work. Socially it’s hard ❤ xx I’m with you and I appreciate your videos xx
I feel your pain. As the wife of a trucker for 10 years, all the responsibility was on my shoulders. My husband starting trucking when our son was in first grade and didn't stop til he graduated from high school. I felt like a single mom. It was hard. I did get a part time job at the school where my son was attending and it did wonders for me. I just want to give you a hug and let you know you will make it and it will be alright. Hang in there.
As I am watching this, I am praying for you. As a mom(3)and a woman(54yrs old) I get and I feel everything you are saying. Sometimes we don't give ourselves enough credit, nor do we allow ourselves grace. You are doing an amazing job. We all have hrs or sometimes days where we are not "the best" but we are human. Know from this momma and stay at home wife you are loved and greatly appreciated. I am inspired by you, even though I am a older woman. I could say so much more..lol but just know, God has got you
Homemaking is hard. It’s lonely at times. Raising babies is hard, I’m a mom of 7. I homeschool all of them. But wow, it’s hard at times. Especially when dealing with depression/anxiety. I love my family more than anything. I love my life. But I’d be lying if I didn’t say, it’s hard. But, remember this…fall seven times, stand up eight. And make time for yourself. I realize that’s incredibly difficult when you have people who need you. But even 10 minutes to just cry if you need to, helps. Keeping you in my thoughts.
I myself have some depression issues, I give it up to God,I have a great Church and church family to lean on, join a church Bible study, or a church social group
Working out or walking helps me ALOT
Going for walks has really helped me clear my head sometimes.
I have bipolar disorder and am a wife and a mom. I get it completely. No one has it all together.
I have battled depression and anxiety since I was 12- 50 years now - I’ve learned to tell myself this too will pass - it will and it does - just getting through it is exhausting - hang on honey - it will get bettr
Sometimes you have to stop and evaluate just what things you are doing are truly worth the effort. I used to try to cook everything from scratch and even made all th clothes for my family. I've had to realize that sometimes I'm better to buy ready made and spend my time with my family or doing things I enjoy more.
Aww girl, sending hugs. My husband traveled for work for years and sometimes that additional burden of being the only one responsible for everything was overwhelming.
You are so right- it’s easy for us as viewers to think it’s all hunky dory in your world when we only see the good stuff. I appreciate your honesty in sharing the “not so good”. We all live our real lives, and when we are down, I know it helps me to remember it won’t last forever. I generally make myself take a walk or go for a drive to shake myself out of the doldrums.
Prayer is a powerful force, and I am praying for you through this rough patch……🙏✝️
-Brenda
No man is an island. Your feelings are valid. You are allowed a good cry with us. I am praying for you to have a garment of praise for a spirit of heaviness. Keep your your head up young lady.
Tamara, I don't comment a lot. I can see a big difference in you. I've been watching about three years. We can pray for you so Ty for sharing.
When you turn it over to God, be careful to not pick it back up. Leave it with Him. My husband worked night shift for 30 years. I felt like a widow raising kids alone. I get the being in charge of everything and everyone. Pray for God to bring you a Godly friend. He will do it. You seeing when the depression sets in is so big. You talking about it and sharing it is so big. Ty. I will pray with you dear. It's gonna be ok. You and Luke need a weekend away.
I wish I could give you a hug because I know exactly how you’re feeling.💕 I served in the military as a single mom and spent more time away from my daughter than I did with her. I recently remarried and left the military to become a stay-at-home wife/mom. Even though I’m living the life that I prayed for, it can still be isolating and lonely. I spent my first couple of years in this new role healing as well, but that trauma/hurt is and will always be there in the back of my mind. It takes me out when I think I’m at my strongest, sometimes for days at a time, but it doesn’t last forever. You’re not alone, either! You’ll be in my prayers tonight! Thank you for sharing!💕
Oh sweet Tamara. I know you are having a hard time, but you are handling it with much grace. You are doing an incredible job. Doing so much on your own is never easy. I am a single mom (I know, its not exactly the same) but I get ya. The struggle is real. Doing it alone, worrying about money, still trying to work and take care of my kids...it takes a toll on me for sure. You deserve a mental health day. Take care of you. Self care is very important. I am sending you a great big ol hug all the way from Jersey.
I have depression and anxiety, and because of it I most of the time stay away from other people. I don't socialize much, and even less now since the shut down. Can't get back into wanting too.
Don't you have a friend or something you go thrift shopping, or sit and drink coffee and talk, or teach to make bread?
We were trying to decide which random parking lot that is, but last video you shipped Ruler, but he figured it out too. LOL
Girl get a friend! I had one, we both were volunteers at Next Step. Once I had to leave we just drifted apart. But you can do this.
It’s ok to NOT be ok! Thank you for reminding me that stuff like this is normal and we are in it together.
TAMRA WISH I COULD GIVE YOU A BIG HUG AS A STAY AT HOME MOM I UNDERSTAND THANKS FOR SHARING
Stay strong you got this. Remember to take time for YOU. Don't let your anxiety win, because it's a lie. You're a strong woman!❤
I understand! You’re doing great! A lot of us struggle and it’s comforting to know that we are not alone. Thank you for being real.
my husband has been traveling for his work for 37 years. ive felt like a single mom most os the time. my family lives in another state. so I know you feel alone most of the time. my children have grown now and moved out, I hardly see them because they are busy. I live in louisville if you ever just want someone to vent to.
Real people are warm hugs in this fake world ❤ they lift others with their truth
I wish we lived closer. I feel the same way as you. I feel so isolated and sad being home alone. The depression kicks in and not having a friend to talk to can be hard. Keep your head up. You are not alone. Hugs from Colorado.
Tamara, I'm adding you to my prayer list. I don't understand what you're going through but the Lord does. 🙏✝️❤️💜
Tamera, you were so excited to share something with us about a week ago....
Im sorry if that something didn't work out and is the cause of this burnout + plus depression + plus loneliness 😢
Prayers 🙏 ❤
I feel you girl.. I have been down with the flu and pneumonia for four days.. Being sick is the only time I feel like I’m helped.. At all.. I’m still not better.. But guess who made dinner? And guess who swept the porch? I just need a break.. so very much.. 😢
My husband also works outta town.. He’s a superintendent for a company that builds sawmills.. I’m always the one parent that has to do it all.. Baseball for two different boys, gymnastics, dance, and softball for our girl.. It’s just hard.. I have cried many of night..
I was struggling today too. Sometimes the darkness in the world is too heavy. I think it’s spiritual. Something that helped me a lot was a book by Derek Prince about deliverance from a spirit of depression. I learned how to pray against it. Also worship music is a great remedy to drive out the darkness. Sometimes I just play it all day and try to focus on the goodness of God.
Raising my four children, I have felt how you do. Sometimes we need a good cry, and let out the stresses. It's ok to let it out and then you'll be ok, until the next time. We only can do our best. Believe in your self and only you knows what is best for you. We send you our love. I send you my strength, to keep pushing forward in the hard world we live in.
I hear you. I’m a SAHM to 2 kids and sometimes the little social interaction I get outside of the house can be hard. But I like what you said…it doesn’t last forever. You are doing a good job and it is ok to have roughly days. ❤
Blessings ❤