Weight of single parenthood crushing today.
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I've missed so much work this year, it's ridiculous. It has been one thing after another since October. Im pretty sure that today will zero out my leave balance, but my daughter sounds like she's about to cough up a lung. Instead of my work trip I'll be taking her to the doctor. I know it's the right thing today, but it feels bad, missing work. But I have no options. I have no family here, and all of my friends work.Now to suppress that uncomfortable feeling and do what I've got to do...
by dakat123 in Six-Word Memoirs on Feb 05, 2013 | 
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MO_Thoughts2 says,
The price we pay as Mom's. Last week when I had to leave work to take my daughter to the Urgicare from school, the boss was doing the guilt trip. But we have to do what we have to do. Do you have any college kids in the area that you can line up to do sick kid duty? I know it won't help today, but for the future. Or a retired person in the neighborhood?Believe says,
Parenting doesn't have to be single parenting to be hard. Parenting is just hard. All the time.Dragonflower says,
dakat123, I missed lots of days of work to care for my daughter. It always felt guilt ridden. On a few levels. Guilty because my marriage failed, guilty because I had no family (this makes no sense except if you are in this situation, then it does), guilty because I felt guilty. I have one story too long for here I still think about!Looking back now, I wish I knew what a good mom I was. You are a good mom too! Your daughter will appreciate your loving care. My own daughter reminded me how often I took care of her, when I was feeling bad that SHE had to take time off work a few years ago to take care of ME. She remembered every time. Hope your daughter feels better soon. Coughs need to be taken seriously. Sending you supportive thoughts!
notjustagirlintheworld says,
Life got a lot easier for me when I (finally)understood that my children needed me, work just wanted me.