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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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