I've decided to cut back on my caregiving time and work one less day a week...

My body is telling me that working seven days a week isn't working. The money has kept me afloat but I think I need a day off.

I'm not taking care of myself like I should and I deserve care too.

I only have myself and my son needs me. There's not much fat to trim but I've talked to my therapist and my GP and I'm showing early signs of a breakdown. I have to make changes.

Times are also just tough right now with rising prices, so I've done what I had to do. Doesn't seem fair though that a mom needs to work this much and I don't even have daycare. I'm thankful for how I've expertly worked things out but my sanity is on thin ice.

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Boeing · 36-40

Yes please take that day off. Your little one is not going to be a little one forever...

And even for your sanity, your mind needs some variety.

Your body and house need you as well. You are doing so much, but I am happy for you somehow, it seems that despite the challenges, you are making things work always 💜💞

ChiefJustWalks · 26-30

You do soooo much. You deserve a day off. It sucks how centered around money our survival is. No person or corporation deserves ALL of your time, taking away from the time your kid gets to have with you at home. It's not a fair way to live. Sadly it's how so many of us live.

I have family that does caregiving & they work soooo many hours too. The money is good but damn does it look exhausting. Be easy on yourself 🙏

ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

@ChiefJustWalks thank you sweetheart 🖤 it's crazy to me how much more expensive it is now. Ten years ago I lived off $1000 a month, now I'm barely squeaking by on $2500 and I have no luxuries, no credit cards. Times have changed. Fuck these corporations tbh, but anyway...

Yeah I want to be with my boy on the weekends but I'm stuck working, thankfully never late though.

Just getting a little worrisome healthwise but I'm on it lol I'm not going out like my parents, I want to be there for my son.

Because that's really all it's about once have a kid. You matter in a whole new level and you have to respect that privilege. You take care of yourself and always trying to balance. It makes bad asses out of some of us lol

chernobylplaygr0unds

Yes! This is where self care comes into play . No it's not selfish to take care of your mental health ...so that you can be there for your son ....please take care of yourself

AstroZombie · 36-40, M

Well hopefully things get better for youuuuu

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

You are a cna?

ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

@Tastyfrzz I'm not, there is other staff, but I pretty much do what they do I'm just paid privately.

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

@ScreamingFox I have a philippino girl renting the downstairs. She was doing CNA work but cleaning up 600 lb people four times a day is too much for her. Her friends found an assembly job for the same pay ($21/hr) and more hours per week. Plus, she has varicose veins and all of the standing was excruciating. Nursing home says they'll take her back.

MrBlueGuy

7 days a week???? Yes even God rested on Sunday xD

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