Accommodation:
Terraced house in Chapel Allerton shared with
partner and 2 teenage children
Family: 1 sister, 1 brother
History
Is doing a degree after
many years of putting her career/educational
aspirations on back burner
Is experiencing difficulties with partner
Feels distanced from
most of her peers
Feels guilty
Feels very low
Details
Deborah
is halfway through her first year and wonders
whether she has made the right decision in
doing a degree. Deborah is doing well and
academically feels she can cope with the course.
However is finding it almost impossible to
juggle all the expectations her family has
of her. Deborah has had a series of jobs but
seemed better able to manage the jobs and
demands of home life.
But now she also has to do coursework most
evenings and often at the weekend. This has
also affected her relationship with her partner
who encouraged her to do the degree and is
good at sharing home tasks but is jealous
about the lack of attention he is getting.
Deborah feels pulled in a number of directions,
feels guilty and depressed.
Options
To contact the USCS
to talk through the situation confientially.
To contact her GP to discuss the depression
she is experiencing.
Contact Relate to arrange an appointment for
herself and her partner.
Contact LUU to see if there are any support
groups for mature students.
