Just need some words of encouragement!

[Skippy]

Hi all, my household is a little crazy currently! OH seems very low as working such long hours - he's in construction which involves very early starts. I wish men found it easier to talk things through!!!
We want to buy a house but they're so pricey locally - no real solution to that.
The children are so happy here. They love Adelaide and have decided this is where they want to be. We have got to be strong for them as they are so happy.
As for me I really want this to work out. I feel a little disappointed with my family back in the UK. I'm one of five and I don't really hear from them at all. Back in the UK we were all pretty close. Whats it all about?
Any words of wisdom would be helpful. Even if you say you're here, you're lucky!!!
Love Anna x

[Riponian]

Oh just read your post sounds like you need a hug! ((((HUG))))
I am sorry you are feeling a little lost but there plenty of people who have been through it and are going through a tough time, with family.

I have juts lost my Dad and after a very few tough weeks I am coming out the other end feeling ok. It is hard with the time difference and I know a lot of people who have to make the effort all the time and it's hard.

I live on Sheidow park and would happy to meet you for a cuppa some time. My kids are little but that don't matter, it school hols :-)
Just PM any time

Michelle

[WhatNow?]

Hi Skippy,

One of the reasons we set up What Now? was that we have met so many people who arrive after the biggest upheaval of their lives to find that they have unexpected issues to deal with and find it difficult to talk about it to their OHs (who have their own issues). If you want some professional help please PM me or email me at the WhatNow? email address, but you will find some lovely people on here who will offer some wise words and a shoulder to cry on. I don't know any migrant who hasn't had a hard time one way or another, my friend's husband left her within 12 months of arriving here, and my mother refused to speak to me once I said I was leaving the UK (and still won't) and many migrants are finding that their dream of owning a home is evaporating with the after effects of the economic crisis, so you are not alone. You will find some good friends here who will listen, and I hope, give you some support. Don't struggle on alone...

[Rachiegarlo]

It sounds like you have reached that point where after all the hard work to get here, get work and begin establishing yourlife and the oomph that carried you through has diminished and you have time to review everything. It may be that you will have to push on with your family to stay in contact, some find it too hard when it's not just a matter of popping round the corner or a quick cheap phonecall. Once winter is over, the days will get longer and warmer and your husband will have evening daylight to do things. The plus is your kids are settled and happy. There is lots to explore and there is lots on offer here for the family that likes to get out and about together cheaply, rather than need big entertainment venues. Good luck, everyone gets a dose of the doldrums at some stage.

[Admar72]

Hi Skippy,

Just wanted to say hi and that i'm also living on Sheidow park (moved in on thursday) Only been in Adelaide 5 weeks and so i'm still settling in. If you fancy a cuppa and chat sometime it would be lovely to meet up with you. My hubbie is also in construction.

Maria

[Skippy]

Hi guys,

just wanted to say thanks for all your kind words. Makes me realise all my 'problems' are pretty small cheese really. I really am normally a very upbeat person - honest! I love the idea of a little chin wag over a cup of tea! Only thing is I do have my 4 little cherubs at home currently who are 6, nearly 11, almost 12 and just turned 13 years!! They are great but can also become a bit Harry Enfield teenage characterish on the turn of a penny!! Could be a good idea on their return to school? Can I do some PM's at that stage? Once again thanks and look forward to some possible meet ups.
love Anna x

[Scrappin' Julie]

Anna - just wanted to say hi! Hope you get through this in one piece. Life is tough at the best of times but it's good to find someone else to off load on. (((hugs)))

[Skippy]

Thanks Julie. Life sure does throw some curve balls!! Got to push forward but today just struggling! Sometimes it's good to have a cry but I hate to give in!! Anyway I've got to now peel potatoes for our dinner!!!! I'll try not to take my frustration out on the spuds too much - they'll end up as chips! love Anna x

[Riponian]

Hi guys,

just wanted to say thanks for all your kind words. Makes me realise all my 'problems' are pretty small cheese really. I really am normally a very upbeat person - honest! I love the idea of a little chin wag over a cup of tea! Only thing is I do have my 4 little cherubs at home currently who are 6, nearly 11, almost 12 and just turned 13 years!! They are great but can also become a bit Harry Enfield teenage characterish on the turn of a penny!! Could be a good idea on their return to school? Can I do some PM's at that stage? Once again thanks and look forward to some possible meet ups.
love Anna x

Anna

Of course you certainly have your hands full at the moment so please get in touch if you need anything and for a cuppa once kids are at school. Failing that I can babysit for you to and get you and hubby some peace :)

Good luck
Michelle

[hel&sam]

you're not on your own, we've never squabbled so much as we have since we came here, but then we've never seen so much of each other either, we cant buy a house until i get a job, nothing going at the moment. its just taken sam three months to get a decent job. i'm missing my best friend, and its my mums 70th on saturday so i'm due a few tears. we all have moments of doubt i'm sure, take yourself off for a long walk along the beach preferably when the suns out, works every time for me, i come back thinking what is my problem, i love it here... :)