Hi Trish_@, 

Thank you for being so vulnerable on the forum and sharing what is happening with you. This is what it is for and we are glad that use this platform to express yourself. It can be very hard to deal with isolation and loneliness, particularly when there is a sense of being trapped in your home and in a relationship that you do not see as working out well. Human connection can be a big piece to soothing a lot of pain and understandably can be difficult to obtain when working a lot. Carer satisfaction and living one’s purpose can be a huge achievement and it's commendable that you would want to seek this. Please remember that as much as it is uncomfortable right now to be in a job that is not ideal, you are young and still have time to change careers. This is quite common place for people even later in life these days, so there is still hope and time.

If you feel it may be helpful, you are always welcome to get in touch with Kids Helpline. They are a confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged 25 and under.  

We would recommend that you get in touch with an organisation called Relationships Australia on 1300 364 277. They provide relationship support services for individuals, families and communities and aim to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships.  

If you would like some help finding mental health support, we would recommend that you get in contact with the Beyond Blue Support Service. They are available 24/7 by phone on 1300 22 4636 or on Webchat 1pm-12am AEST on our website: www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport  One of our friendly counsellors will be able to talk through these feelings with you and can offer support, advice and referrals. 

You are not alone and the community is here to support you.