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Freelancing while parenting is lonely stuff
5 years ago
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I love my job, I love making ppl happy when they're glad with the art I make for them. I give commission work my 150%.
But man is it a lonely line of work...
Especially while being the stay at home parent, and during quarantine. Inbetween an endless round of chores (which slowly does kill your inner spark), I try to wrestle as much time as I can to do work...and it leaves little room, time and energy for personal stuff too.
But the hardest thing is the loneliness. Im naturally quite social, so it's been really hard. I don't have many RL friends who I feel like I can be my genuine self, so I feel really lonely in that aspect. I wish I could hang out with my online peeps in RL. It would be pretty cool ;_;
But man is it a lonely line of work...
Especially while being the stay at home parent, and during quarantine. Inbetween an endless round of chores (which slowly does kill your inner spark), I try to wrestle as much time as I can to do work...and it leaves little room, time and energy for personal stuff too.
But the hardest thing is the loneliness. Im naturally quite social, so it's been really hard. I don't have many RL friends who I feel like I can be my genuine self, so I feel really lonely in that aspect. I wish I could hang out with my online peeps in RL. It would be pretty cool ;_;
I live in a country where I don't speak the language for over 10 years and I have no friends at all or social interaction with people and it's debilitating. I spend so much time online for that reason alone.
If you ever need someone to chat with or hang out with while you work (or draw together, etc), I've got a Discord. :D I tend to sit in the channels and stream my work and be social with folks.
Just know you are NEVER alone. <3
Aaaa I have a Discord too! Shall we trade #'s?
I've definitely been feeling more and more of that recently. Even though I'm not super social compared to most people, I do really miss just the concept of being able to go hang out with people if I wanted to.
But this can't last forever. Things will get to a new kinda normal soon, hopefully one where the world isn't on fire. But we'll get through this!
But just remember! I can't offer any company in person- Y'know, being in Australia but if you ever need to talk I can offer my company on here or anywhere else <3 We care about you and are here of you're ever in need of a good chat. <3<3
And its a lovely place! If you ignore the deadly creatures and horrid weather
If you ever want to talk to someone, feel free to come as well!
On the other hand, I went to a Sabaton concert last year and that was frigging awesome.
"Then the Winged Hussars arrived! Coming down the Mountain side!"
It's called VR chat.
I don't want you feeling so idk alone so take break days or something please! May need it.
Im glad daycares have opened, and I hope you get some time to yourself, cos gosh knows we need it x'D
I hope you get the chance to carve time for yourself, and let it be guilt free lol!
Thankfully I didnt have post partum depression, but I know woman that did. I'm really glad to hear you are getting the help that is often ignored because it is stigmatized. Unfortunately post partum depression is a very natural and common side effect of having children. I hope you're feeling better :)
This really doesn't last forever. Gotta make the days count and keep fighting for my mental health