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Littledeer84

I cried in front of my kid today. it's that ok? I don't remember my mom crying ever. I am just drowning in anxiety. I am just failing at life right now.

Littledeer84

I don't know, its just me, I can't handle life. it is dumb.

Littledeer84

I mean, im not going to hurt myself or something, I just feel really crappy.

Littledeer84

She was really sweet, she told me it was ok and that we shod watch nemo.

jbatch

I think it's ok for you kids to know your human and its ok to cry sometimes. I hope things get better for you!

Littledeer84

thank you both...I want to talk more, but we have visitors, I have to make an appearance. will be back later.

LadyXaverian

It's 110% ok to cry in front of your kid. Thinking of you!

missyishere

I'm really sorry you're anxious. I'm going through the same shit right now. Talk to your doctor to let them know what's going on. Don't be afraid to vent here any time either. Hugs!

LittleFish1

am sure your mom did; you were probably just too young to remember ... or she hid herself in the closet sobbing & eating bon bons (or what ever was the choice junk food of that time period). Everyone hits rough patches from time to time.

LaurelBee

I ugly cried for a almost week straight once. My inlaws, my H's job, my 30th birthday plans being ruined, and just anxiety about everything was just too much for me to handle! Dh wasn't around due to his job. Ds gave me lots of cuddles and kisses! He never brought it up again, so he obviously wasn't scarred. Interesting turn of events, I was PG with Dd and found out the week after. Damn pregnancy hormones

LaurelBee

I'm sorry you're dealing with added stresses right now. Hugs mama!

jorkz821

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. And it's fine that she saw! Her reaction was very sweet.
Hugs

Glitter Pop

I'm sorry you are going through a rough patch. There is nothing wrong with crying in front of your child, you're human. **hugs**

tbmadeamistake

Sorry you're going through a rough patch.  I cried in front of DD this morning as well, but mainly because she hit me in the face with her father's phone. 
Seriously, I also have situational anxiety and it sucks when you're dealing with shit and feel like you have to be strong in front of the kids. 

Littledeer84

thank you all for being so nice, I needed it. I have always been anxious, and have been I meds before, but am not currently. We just got a dog, like 2 days ago. it is something my h really wanted, and I stalled for a long time. but he did his research, found a great rescue, and the dog we adopted seems like a great boy. but it is a change to our routine,and I hate change. And so on top of my typical worries, I am worried about the new dog...like cost, training, will he get along with our cat...blah blah blah.
sounds dumb when I type it out, that I have anxiety about a situation I put myself in. there are other things at play, but the dog thing put me into panic.

KaramelSutra

i believe crying in front of your child is totally healthy. they get to see emotions. they get to help process those emotions with you. they learn sympathy and empathy. no worries momma. hope you feel better soon

Kitiara5512

I cry when frustrated. He makes me feel better and I tell him its okay to cry but we have to use our words too.

virgin4lyfe

From the perspective of a still mostly child - I do remember my mom crying, because she would get mad at us, swear at us for five minutes, and then hide in her room and cry. Like once a year. That was all. I also won't cry unless I physically can't help it because I was taught it was for the weak.
Like pp said, the fact that you don't remember your mom crying probably means she taught you regular emotions and your LO will be fine. Just be a regular person with regular emotions, that's NBD.