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Discussion in 'Life Without Spouse' started by sociallifein30s, Oct 24, 2023.

  1. sociallifein30s

    sociallifein30s Gold IL'ite

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    My mom passing was an all time low.
    Then I married a real idiot. Then sent him out of the house. this is over an year ago. No reconciliation happened til now.
    Then I had 2 failed iui and a failed IVF (just finished 43rd birthday)
    then I lost my mangalsutra. my parents hard earned money. almost 1.8 laks
    then my old boss referred me for a job in the company and the interviewer told me during the interview that I wont suit the job , (the job that I was doing all the while anyway)
    for last 6 months, I was taking ayurved for improving amh and it did improve int he last 2-3 readings. But yesterday, it was 0.04!!! like 0.04???? seriously?
    then dad is sick, and has nueral disease. two days back, he packed his bag and said he was leaving to live with his brother!!!! he cant walk properly , he doesnt remember peoples names, his tablets cant be skipped. his urine and stools keep leaking and I have to clean things. And how did he even think of leaving. And what was in his bag? a shirt, a pant, bank passbook, checkbook, phone, specs. no charger, no medicines, no medical reports. my heart sank. What if I didnt wake up at that time???? what can I do if he leaves middle of the night? I hope the watchman will call me, but isnt this panicking? So I switched on his location sharing on maps.

    My failures dont stop lowering their standards! I went to a therapist but it wasnt worth it. I dont want to spend more money on more doctors. I know no one can come close to being an honest well wisher as mom, but this is just tiring.
     
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    Rihana Moderator Staff Member IL Hall of Fame

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    Sorry to read this update, @sociallifein30s.

    Life often sucks, and all we can do is make it suck a little less.

    Have you considered giving up on the fertility treatments? Call it quits? Evaluate the option of a life without a child, and the freedom and reliefs it might bring?

    Failure makes it sound like you are responsible for it. Instead, call it bad lucks maybe. Sometimes it helps to put things in perspective if we reflect even briefly on those who have it worse than us. A reluctant gratitude for what we have makes the sorrow of what we don't have a bit more bearable.
     
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    gamma50g Gold IL'ite

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    Sorry that you are having a tough time in your life. Are you open to adoption?

    I am asking because I have a family member on my husband's side who tried many infertility treatments without any success. They finally decided to adopt a baby girl. Today the girl is 11 years old and they make such a happy family. Even the grandparents shower their love and affection on their grand daughter. In hindsight, they felt its the best decision they took.

    On the other hand, I do have another family member who is 45 years and they are trying ivfs for many years, still trying various fertility treatments without much success and they don't seem to be open to adopting either.

    It does seem like you need someone in your life to love you unconditionally. That need can only be met by a child - be it biological or adopted. As long as there is love it really doesn't matter.

    Just don't wait till its too late and you are too old to run behind your kid or dance with them :)

    If you have your own child (biological or adopted), it would make your life a little more bearable, give you a little more reason to push yourself and live happier & brighter.
     
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    My heart goes out to you. I will include you in my prayers.
    Your mind is in a sad place at this time, this passing moment; it is a disheartening phase in your life now. But You are NOT a failure.
    Our life is a school and your life lessons are hard just now. But you WILL endure, you WILL survive, you WILL grow and succeed. Know that no tough time lasts. This is a phase.

    Make time for yourself every week to do things, however small, daily, that will bring you a tiny bit of joy.
    Learn to meditate first thing in the morning and silence your mind's turbulence.
    When a negative thought comes, stop it immediately, and substitute a good thought, a prayer for strength.

    Don't encourage the mind's negative thinking. Don't own these lack of success in some of your efforts as YOUR failures. they are not. you can only do your best and leave the rest up to God.

    You are a healthy, educated, employed person, and a dutiful, compassionate daughter. You are good, you are doing all the right things. You are doing the best you can. You are an amazing human being just the way you are.

    The way I see it, you are passing the exams beautifully in the school of life. I bless you with all my heart.

    I ask all those reading this to send out a prayer for you and a blessing.
     
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    joylokhi Platinum IL'ite

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    Very sorry to hear of what you are going through. All the above responses have given you
    tips to go forward. My prayers are with you and expect that this too would pass , and you will come out strong to manage your life with positivity. Take care.
     
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    thank you everyone for the time you took to write to me. I am trying hard to keep some sanity. taking it easy and eating that chat and pizza I want with ignoring the weight watching mindset (even though I can only go up to that much. Too much butter and I cant even bear the sight of it). meditation is something I need to try and start. And need to get back to yoga. I am also considering employing a cook so I can get the mornings off for some yoga and meditation. I need to finish cooking and arrange it on the table along with my dads meds and somehow even after 1.5 years of doing this all by myself, I still cannot manage the morning time.
    I want to make a visit to Assam Kamakhya temple for amma blessings for child.
    I want to be at peace with myself. and trying to achieve it.
    watching some movies and crying. crying is unburdening me off some weight these days. strange but thats that.
     
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    sociallifein30s Gold IL'ite

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    the low further lowered in the night ...
    at about 1.30 AM , i heard my door bell ringing. I wake up and the watchman was there asking if my father is going somewhere at this time of the night. My heart sank and ran downstairs.
    Apparently, he was trying to go to the temple nearby. He thought it was 530/6 AM. (This with 2 ipads, 2 watches, 1 phone and a wall clock) He went till downstairs, went on to the road and fell as the road was nto even.
    A few passerby came and tried to get him up. He couldnt stand so he was lying down on the road. One person called ambulance and told that he was an old man but conscious and talking.
    I went down and pulled him to sit. talked for a while and brought him back home. Sent the ambulance back.
    Now in the morning, he seems to have pain the ankle, fell down in the bedroom but got up again and slept on the bed.
    I am sleeping on a mattress right at the entrance so he does not plan to go out again while I am sleeping.
    I am hungry, I have a headache. I cant clean the **** and urine today really.
    I dont want to make trips to the hospital again.
    But its just not up to me. I need a break . I need someone to comfort me. I think I just wanted to tell this to someone but dont want to tell my brother because he is going to ask where my husband is. I sent the husband out almost an year ago.
    life is just bad right now.
     
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    Laks09 Staff Member Finest Post Winner

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    @sociallifein30s - You are going through serious caregiver burnout. Look at options for you and jot them down so you have a list to go by.

    1) You mentioned wanting to hire a cook. Maybe that’s a good starting point.
    2) You definitely need a helper to help take care of your dad. It seems like you have to nurse him yourself and nobody can do what you do, but you are also not doing well. When you don’t put on your own oxygen mask, you cannot focus on others. Find a nursing facility provider and see what your options are.
    3) Are you financially able to handle all of this? If not you need to involve your sibling.
    4) What can happen if you tell your brother your situation? What is the worse that he can do? That’s probably not as bad as facing all of the things you are facing right now. Tell him you made a mistake and this marriage isn't working out. A sibling can empathize sometimes even if we think they cannot. He probably will be in your corner if you gave him the chance.
    Get as much help as you can. People with dementia will continue to deteriorate mentally but will be physically capable of going out of the house, getting lost, having major behavioral issues etc. You can’t handle all of it emotionally and physically. Get as much hired help as you can manage and involve your sibling.
    Wishing you some peace of mind. Hope you are able to find strength to endure.
     
  10. harithab

    harithab Silver IL'ite

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    Hugs to you dear :pensive: ...
    As many commented here, u need to hire a full time domestic help at home. It would be better if u finalize on this after discussing with ur brother. Anyways things have to be opened up. Also I would recommend to take ur father for a checkup, a detailed one to make sure he is not having any internal issues - commenting so as I had recently faced all this from my mom - behavioural changes, anger issues. forgetting things etc etc ...Keep the door locked and keys away...Another reason for ur dad's changes could be that he is missing ur mom...Time will heal everything....till then everyday we cannot sit and think too much....Get help for dad ...
     
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