I feel you. I am still struggling with that sometime. I was called a "lazy Bum" by my MIL in front of all my husband's side relative just because I am "exhausted" to carry on life and just want a minute of the breather.
I, too force myself to be a "normal/useful" person but sometimes it is just not within my control to feel my life is falling apart. Now I channel on my energy to do morning walk/artwork with my kids which is something really make me happy.
Don't give up!
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