Extreme sadness over returning to work
Unsure if any one can help me or has some good advice. I've just returned to work in the last seven weeks. I'm a single mum and am fortunate that I am self employed - have semi flexible hours. My son is three and 1/2. While I have always worked a little he has always been at home or very near me. He is in day care six hours a day however the sadness of leaving him is overwhelming! He seems happy as larry as he is a fairly settled child but I just can't escape what returning to work is doing to me emotionally! Seems silly but I feel almost like my heart has been broken. I feel tearful often but have no choice but to work however. So far I've had the courage to talk to one girlfriend about this which was beneficial. I need to choose who I talk to as some do or do not understand...especially my single non parent friends. I'm quite sure I'm not depressed but I feel extremely sad and tearful frequently and I'm at a loss as to how to help myself. If any one has experienced this before and has some feedback or advise I would be very grateful!
Ann 7:47 p.m., 15 Sep