I don’t know who I am anymore

Di McLanachan says..

From what you say, it sounds like the problem isn't with living in France, or indeed with living the lifestyle you currently have. It's to do with you living with you.

Over the past 10 years, your role has changed quite significantly to that of wife, mother and teacher. Somewhere along the way, your role of being Sharon has been put on the back burner which means that you are not able to live as fulfilling a life as you would like to, even though you say that you want for nothing.

I'd like to ask you some questions. Take yourself back to when you were a child; what made you happy then? What were your aspirations? What did you dream of being, having and doing when you grew up. Allow yourself time to write down all the things that come to you as you ponder these questions.

By working through this process, you can start to rediscover your passion, your purpose in life.

Your next step is to work out how you can integrate elements of this into your life now, in a way that will not cause unhappiness to those you care about.

It sounds like you have a very supportive husband so include him, and your daughters, in identifying any changes that could be incorporated into your family lifestyle which will bring you a greater sense of fulfilment and direction.

And then just enjoy rediscovering the unique and wonderful person that you really are.