I am struggling to cope after girlfriend dumped me – I feel I’m letting our daughters down

DEAR DEIDRE: I AM really struggling to cope since my girlfriend broke up with me.

I miss her terribly. But I don’t want us to get back together – the relationship was very toxic.

I can’t blame her for everything as there was blame on both sides.

We just didn’t work together.

I am 30 and she is 26. We have two little girls together aged two and four.

I am now crying all the time and feel as though I am letting my daughters down.

I try to keep my feelings to myself but am struggling to be there emotionally for them.

The break-up has made me so depressed, even though I know it is for the best.

I just need help to move on and get over this.

DEIDRE SAYS: Even a relationship you want to be out of is a loss and needs a lot of readjustment.

Be patient. It’s OK to cry. Take things one day at a time, and eventually you’ll get through this tough time.

Talk to your doctor about how you are feeling.

There is help available. My support pack on depression will help.

Be kind to yourself and allow yourself time, so that you can repair and be there for your daughters.