Does being a stay at home mom sometimes make you feel isolated?

Question

I have two young boys who I love more than anything. and it's my personal belief not to send them to daycare. But sometimes there are days where I just feel lonely and isolated...I guess I was just wondering if there are any other stay at home moms that feel the same way? Thanks. =)

Answer 1

yeah me too. i have two kids, a toddler and a baby we dont live in town and i share a car with my husband. so i take them outside whenever i can but we are definately isolated

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Answer 3

I feel that way right now. Its hard when you have no one to talk all day except little kids!But I wouldnt trade it for the world!

Answer 4

I am right here with you!  I love having the opportunity to be a SAHM, but it gets kinda lonely at times.  I start to ask myself....when was the last time I had an adult conversation?  It is worth it and the best thing for our kids, so I guess we just need to deal.?

Answer 5

I am a stay at home mom and i also attend school. I think it is the most stressed job out there. If you guys need someone to talk to or just feel lonely come join my group. NC Best Stay at Home Moms. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NCBestStay...

No understands but us.

tiffany

Answer 6

During the Winter was worse because my son was a preemie and I couldn't take him out as much the first couple of years. Spring, Summer and early Fall I had playgroups, trips to the park, library, etc planned so I could get some adult interaction.

Answer 7

Yes! I feel isolated too. I have an 8 month old son and it gets boring as I stay at home with him. Most of my friends have moved away and I'm shy to go to those "meet up" groups where you interact with other moms. Usually, I will take my son out for a ride in his stroller, go on a drive in the car, or go to other parks in the area.

Hope you make some friends though! I know it's hard, but it will get better!

Answer 8

Me! I don't have any friends where I live. My husband's childhood friends have adopted me but we don't really get to hang out often (only during Navy family parties). So yeah, I'm usually alone with my kids and my husband. It's lonely at times. I love being around my kids and being 'mom' but I miss being my own adult self. I feel like I have nothing in common with other young women of my age because I don't like partying, I don't ever drink, I don't go places, I hardly ever shop so I'm outdated, and I'm always confined at home.

Answer 9

i feel the same exact thing i dont have a social life any more but i love my daughter more than anything in the world,

Answer 10

Of course!  It's normal for SAHM's to feel isolated.   There are so many others out there feeling as you do.

Make sure you get out of the house, go for walks, go to a park, meet other mom's and their little ones for play dates, have moms over for tea while the kids play, check out the library in your area to see if they have a story time for the ages of your sons.  (My youngest started going when she was just 10 months old and she now LOVES books and the library.)  You'll have the opportunity to meet other moms this way, and have someone to talk to.  

Hope this helps, and God bless!