I live in a hot climate, and it's too hot to go out in the day. Baby and I are stuck inside all day everyday. I live with my in-laws right now, and I'm just over it. It always feels like 3 against 1. There are some cultural differences between myself and my husband's family, and it has been a challenge to navigate. The household is very matriarchal, and I struggle standing by and watching it.

I'm tired of passive aggressiveness and not having an escape. I'm tired of no sex because the house is too small and there is no privacy.

I just need to vent. I'm struggling and I'm unhappy. I miss my mother and I can't see her because of this fucking pandemic. I feel like I will never see my family again and that baby will never know my family.

I just want some mom friends and places to go with my baby. I want my husband to be in a better mood.

There is a lot of "I want" statements I know, but I don't have anyone to talk to so I have a lot of feelings.

I just want to cry sometimes, but I smile for and because of my baby.

Thanks for listening.