Ive been getting stressed out because my two year old wants to spend more time with me.

She loves me and i love her ofcourse.

But it always seems like i cant spend enough time with her.

If im leaving to go to work, she cries that she wants to go with me.

Then after work im kinda too tired to do much with her.

I feel terrible about it.

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mindstruggle · 31-35, F

That sounds really tough. You clearly love your daughter so much, and she loves you like crazy too. It’s okay to feel torn, you’re working hard to take care of her, and that is love in action, even if you’re tired at the end of the day. Kids don’t need perfection, just love and presence, even a few minutes of connection goes a long way.You're doing your best, and that's more than enough.

Be gentle with yourself love doesn't have to be perfect to be powerful.

HeadAboveWater · 31-35, M

@mindstruggle thanks for this reminder