Hi there Mrs Ding I was sorry to hear you are feeling a bit low and unappreciated. Like Denzy says you always come across as bright and bubbly on these W&H forums.
When I first began to post on the forums, way back now in February 2007, I posted on the similar lines of your post here. I had just been through a very difficult time as my new dad had just died and I was trying to juggle caring for my very upset mum as well as my own family and their needs. I found there was very little 'me time' then and it got me down. I got many kind and caring ladies on here who PM me and replied to say that they often feel just the same and feel they are taken for granted as a mum and not treated like a person.
Chin up Mrs Ding. I hope you find the Dong to put back with your Ding. Big hugs from me dbverycherry Ding Dong
Why not go and buy yourself a treat and take a day off when you can and do what you want What about buying a bright and cheerful dress like this with matching hat?!