Hi unicorn2014
Today I've gone from elated at my freedom to feeling frustrated that I can't vent to him about my parental stress. My previous therapist and my parental stress volunteer both told me venting to him about my parental stress was healthy.
Some people say there is a time and place for everything. Though venting might have it's merits at times, do you feel like venting is the most constructive way to deal with stress in the long-run? Can you perhaps envision other methods that might help you alleviate the stress you are experiencing in a more constructive manner?
Members of the undecided board told me not to lean on my ex for emotional support so this is really hard.
Perhaps it might help to consider how leaning on him for emotional support has worked out in the past. You are feeling stressed and frustrated, but looking back, has reaching out to him for emotional support ever been a consistent help to you or did the relationship with him ultimately cause you even more stress and frustration?
It might help to try and distance yourself from the day-to-day shifts in emotions and not immediately act upon these feelings as you might feel very differently the next day.
I hope all goes well with your daughter and that you will also be able to see your own doctor
