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
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