Just fried, cooked, toast, done ...

[meandmine]

I have been under huge stress since my first child was born 10 years ago ... first it was no sleep for 5 years (both kids had "sleep issues") and then, just when I began to see the light at the end of the tunnel ... came the separation and divorce and return to f-t work.

It is physically, emotionally and mentally exhausting doing this.

I know my kids are not getting the quality parenting they got when I was a sahm (unlike some of you awesome ladies I am not super-woman -- I can only do one job well and not feel like I am killing myself) -- so my poor kids have lost out on so much, from decent meals, to proper dental care, to a more reasonable pace of life.

I am trying to think of ways to make it all more manageable so my children are better cared for and *I* am better cared for.

That's the other scary part -- my physical, mental and emotional health are pretty rocky -- I worry I may die an early death and leave my kids without their mom -- but I can barely get the basics done, much less get to a physical therapist, the dentist, the gym (if I could afford one).

We just moved from the family home to a tiny postage stamp of a house that needs work -- it is all so overwhelming. I don't have time to make phone calls to get service people out, much less take time off work (I am a school librarian) to deal with them ...

Just say a prayer that somehow I find a way to take better care of myself and my kids.

M

[Avani]

[josybear]

you have all my sympathy and support. if i lived near you i'd take your kids for a weekend so you could recharge.

[JunipersMom]

One day at a time momma ~ give love to your kids and give yourself some too. I feel for you - its just not easy.

[PoppyMama]

I think we've all had periods where it was just too much. Take it easy on yourself.

[Chantelle691]

I know what you mean.

[cycle]

Its tough when it feels so overwhelming and I think we are all there sometimes. Just try to take it one day at a time, one task at a time. I am sure your kids are not suffering, as moms, especially single moms, I think we are very hard on ourselves.

[pregnant@40]

One day, when you're kids are all grown, they will express their profound respect and gratitude. It may not happen until they themselves have kids, but they will realize you are an amazing woman and mother to work so hard to support your family. Right now it sounds hard as heck, but you're doing a great job taking it one day at a time. Just try to squeeze in a bubble bath or yoga stretch once in a while, if possible.