It started out as just putting it off for a day or three and before I knew it weeks, months had passed. There’s no contract to keep to, I know that. But writing feels so helpful. As if getting my thoughts out there somehow releases them and, by extension, releases me from them. It seems silly to have let it go. But then Life gets in the way sometimes doesn’t it?
I realised about 2 weeks ago that I was drowning. My world had slowly reached a hectic spin and I was not coping well. You see, in addition to being Mummy of 5 children and Wifey I have 3 other jobs; I am a fulltime (online) student, I have a Volunteer job that I am passionate about, and I work part-time at night to help our family income. I realised that of all the “jobs” in my life, the one that was stressing me out the most was the Mummy work. You know … Housework. When I looked at the option of cutting back (or cutting out) one of the 3 additional jobs I felt sad and defeated. Surely that wasn’t the answer?
Thanks to my amazing Therapist I realised that the answer was sitting right at my own kitchen table. That night at dinner I explained my feelings and concerns to my family … yes, even the children! I’ve never wanted them to revere me, to assume I am unbreakable or superhuman. Respect me yes, of course, but there’s a big difference between respect and reverence.
As a family, we worked out a new household chores schedule to help ease the workload for me, giving me more time to concentrate on all the other aspects of Mothering as my 3 additional jobs. They were happy to help out, excited even as our eldest (12 years old) volunteered to cook dinner once a week. I felt supported, loved, respected and cherished. It was wonderful!
So here I am, blogging again. Yay Me!!
Since January I have successfully completed 4 classes of my Naturopathic Advanced Diploma. I have sat 3 exams, completed 1 video presentation assignment, 1 essay and 1 case study … and I have loved every moment of it. I feel so lucky to be on this path, to have found what is so right, so perfectly Jen J
Sure, it’s hard to manage at times. My brain hurts, my social life has certainly suffered and there are some subject that are harder than others (Chemistry …. my nemesis!) But I have never once doubted that I am on the right track.
I mean, I already have friends seeking my advice on natural remedies or therapies to treat their symptoms. And now I know for certain that my family not only supports this decision for my future, but they love me so much that they want to be a part of the journey too.
Life is good … and I’m bloody worth it!
Jen
)O(
I realised about 2 weeks ago that I was drowning. My world had slowly reached a hectic spin and I was not coping well. You see, in addition to being Mummy of 5 children and Wifey I have 3 other jobs; I am a fulltime (online) student, I have a Volunteer job that I am passionate about, and I work part-time at night to help our family income. I realised that of all the “jobs” in my life, the one that was stressing me out the most was the Mummy work. You know … Housework. When I looked at the option of cutting back (or cutting out) one of the 3 additional jobs I felt sad and defeated. Surely that wasn’t the answer?
Thanks to my amazing Therapist I realised that the answer was sitting right at my own kitchen table. That night at dinner I explained my feelings and concerns to my family … yes, even the children! I’ve never wanted them to revere me, to assume I am unbreakable or superhuman. Respect me yes, of course, but there’s a big difference between respect and reverence.
As a family, we worked out a new household chores schedule to help ease the workload for me, giving me more time to concentrate on all the other aspects of Mothering as my 3 additional jobs. They were happy to help out, excited even as our eldest (12 years old) volunteered to cook dinner once a week. I felt supported, loved, respected and cherished. It was wonderful!
So here I am, blogging again. Yay Me!!
Since January I have successfully completed 4 classes of my Naturopathic Advanced Diploma. I have sat 3 exams, completed 1 video presentation assignment, 1 essay and 1 case study … and I have loved every moment of it. I feel so lucky to be on this path, to have found what is so right, so perfectly Jen J
Sure, it’s hard to manage at times. My brain hurts, my social life has certainly suffered and there are some subject that are harder than others (Chemistry …. my nemesis!) But I have never once doubted that I am on the right track.
I mean, I already have friends seeking my advice on natural remedies or therapies to treat their symptoms. And now I know for certain that my family not only supports this decision for my future, but they love me so much that they want to be a part of the journey too.
Life is good … and I’m bloody worth it!
Jen
)O(