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Recently got divorced, and I have conflicting feelings

Im 32. Mom of a 7-year-old beautiful girl. I recently got divorced. Thankfully, it wasn't messy like most divorces. And I have a good-paying job, so life isn't that bad for the two of us. I don't know if I feel free, happy, or sad. Either way, I'm exploring myself now. Mostly online. Talking with new people. Watching naughty videos (I didn't watch those when I was married). a new chapter in my life. enjoying myself alone. But I feel very lonely. And I don't know how to explain all this, but I thought this was a good place to get some advice.

Last night, I was going to wash my daughter before bed. She is old enough to do it alone, so usually I let her do it herself. For some reason, she was too lazy to get into the tub and wash herself. I had to undress her and wash her. I haven't done it in ages. Understanding her, seeing her naked, and touching her. It makes me feel things I shouldn't feel as a mother. I don't know what to do or what to say.

I thought this was the right place to get some advice. Please be kind. I don't want to hurt anyone, and I haven't hurt anyone in my life. Thank you.

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Priya Apr 15, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about your divorce hun.I understand the way you feel and why you feel that way. Girls' bodies are beautiful even our own little ones. I'm sure you are a good mother, so don't act on your impulses. To be honest this is a difficult question to answer, not to mention taboo nature of it.

I think you are on the right path. Talk about with someone. Be open about your feeling. Maybe get into therapy. And don't be too hard on yourself. You are not the first or only person to have such feelings


Maya Apr 15, 2024

@Priya

Thank you soo much for your kind words. It mean a lot. I would never hurt my daughter any ways ever