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Stress, Stress, Stress!!! 

Why does life have to be full of stress? It was so stressful learning about his cheating and trying to find out who the other woman was, but now, after it is all over and done, I still find that I am dealing with even more stress. For one, learning how to be a single mother, having to take care of a teen to dealing with even more issues of my ex not wanting to come and see her has knocked my stress factor way over the top. For another issue, I now have to learn how to pay bills on one paycheck and child support, instead of two incomes. A good friend of mine recommended that I set aside a few minutes for myself, ever so often, to take a relaxing bath, or go out and buy myself something special, but honestly, who really has time to do these things when you are working and raising kids? I just have to re-learn how to stop and smell the roses from time to time.
by Deborah-Trevino  282 Posts 
Posted on 6/25/2008 12:31 PM
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Yes, teens can be very helpful when it comes to handing out the chores.  My teen has done alot to help me in that respect.  I have always been one to take care of everyone in the family before myself but I am slowly learning that IF I don't take care of me, then who will take care of the kids?  Teens these days sure seem to need alot of attention and patience. 
by Deborah-Trevino   282 Posts
Posted on 6/26/2008 11:28 AM
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I hear you!! It seems my STBX is having a party and I am dealing with the daily struggles of keeping a family. I have two teenage daughters and the dog. Laundry, dog hair and their schedules are about to land me in a psych ward. I work all day go home and I am bombarded with questions and house work. I have to mow my own friggen lawn and right now it looks like a hay field. It is so hard to find the time to do anything! Even sleeping is difficult.
I know I need to take time for myself but when I do I feel guilty. It is time for me to get myself out there and I am going to try harder. I have recently been more aggressive in handing over chores for my girls to do and locking myself in the bathroom and telling them not to distrub me, may sound dumb but blasting music in a closed bathroom and dancing in front of the mirror for 30 minutes is a great way to relieve some stress.
by Kerri   28 Posts
Posted on 6/25/2008 12:54 PM
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