I am a mum of 3. My twins are doing their GCSEs my other son is 13. So there are demands there. My father in law has just been moved in to a hospice as he has terminal lukemeia. My dad has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer which was a shock as he only went for a test because his friend or has an enlarged prostate told him to. He starts a range of treatments next week. The children don’t know as the grandparents don’t want them worrying during their exams. My husband is very upset about his dad and is finding g it hard to know when to visit as they live over 4 hours away. We are both teachers too which means we have rather stressful jobs. 
im just saying this as I’m trying to juggle so many balls at the moment. I keep going but I feel like I’m on a ride and want to get off. I’m trying to be brave for everyone. And acting like nothings wrong with the kids is taking its toll. 
there is no answer but I felt that if I wrote this I might not be the only person who feels this way. Loneliness is a crowded room.