Could use some prayers please (vent)

Lukenheather

Hey girls
I'm going through kind of a rough patch right now. I am stressed and confused and snapping at my FI. Ok some background...
I have felt very off lately... I was living with my parents for the first 6 months of our engagement, and just recently I moved in with my sister in law to help her with her daughter since my brother is deployed. I love this woman to death and my niece is the cutest three-year-old ever! But I am getting stressed out because I am feeling so unsettled. I am in between living here and at my parents' house and house-sitting for my aunt and uncle. Also, living here, I don't have my own room, I sleep on the couch. Which is fine! It's an extremely comfortable couch, I just don't have my own space. Which is taking a toll on me. I feel so on edge all the time, and I am taking it out on FI =( I feel really bad, and I'm upset and confused =(
I could just really use some prayers

Lukenheather

Oh and I also just started a job at a bank, and I've never worked at a bank before

sister2groom

I'm sorry and will be praying for you. One a practial note, could you maybe change your sleep schedule so you're up later/earlier than your sister-in-law/niece?

When I went away to college my room go taken over, so when I came home on breaks I was sleeping the family room (meaning I had zero privacy). It really helped to stay up later than everyone else so I could putter around quietly, catch up on emails, and just have some personal time with peace and quiet.

iamjoesgurl

I will be praying for you.  After college for  months I lived with a friend and her family.  I slept on a roll out foam seat/bed thing that was not comfortable at all and in their living room with the rest of the family (her dad was remodeling the house).  So I feel your pain.  Hang in there.  It's only temporary!  And I'm sure your SIL really appreciates having you there.

drama1308

Just remind yourself its only temporary, you only have 3 more months doing this. I understand how stressful everything is and you are in my prayers.

joyfulbride424

This is temporary and I will pray for you. Sometimes being in between things in life can be so stressful.

BrideToBeBecauseHeLovesMe

Prayers are coming your way!!  I'm sure your FI is understanding and loves you just the same and is patient with you.  Have you explained to him?  I've been having a week too, and taking it out on FI and told him that and apologized and my mood has been all over the place.  He's been really great and understanding and just helps as best as he can.  I'm sure yours will too!!

rachelea

Ouch, that does sound frustrating and I understand why you're snapping! Just know that it is temporary, as PPs have said. Let your FI know why your snapping at him, that it isn't even his fault its just stress from outside factors. Then take a date night. Take a night just for the two of you. The weather has been nicer, I dont' know where you live, but maybe take a walk or have a coffee date, no pressure but just time to relax together.

musicalsunlight

T&P to you, and good luck in your new job! I worked at a bank for 4 years. Some crazy experiences, I tell ya.

AshNoel8

I will pray! Seems like God has you in kind of an in-between place right now and He is guiding you to where you are meant to be. 

Lukenheather

Wow, You girls are amazing, thank you so much for responding.
I did have a wonderful date night with my FI tonight, we just walked around and talked, and it was so good. Exactly what we needed Thanks for the prayers!

bourgehm

You can do it! I'll be praying for you!

Smile&Live

read this and thought of your post...

Good communication is one of the most essential tools for effective stress management. The Bible teaches: “There is a frustrating of plans where there is no confidential talk, but in the multitude of counselors there is accomplishment.” (Proverbs 15:22) Thus, many find that talking to their marriage mate, a friend, or a colleague does much to reduce stress.

Talk and be honest with your FI and I'm sure he'll understand your stress is not related to him! Best wishes!