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Shannon Mahaney's avatar

Holy relatable! This is why I love following you on the 'gram.

Guilt SUCKS. I miss my son when he's at daycare but I am also immensely grateful to have daycare to watch him so I can work my day job to help pay for my dreams/his future.

Kallarin Mackey's avatar

Couldn’t agree more. Glad you hit publish on this post!

Sharon's avatar

no recommendations as a childfree adult woman with a husband who helps WAY more than is socially acceptable.. but my colleague also struggled w/ this and having an office and that separation helped.

signed - a woman who absolutely doesnt have her own office bc that sounds miserable... but again, I applaud it for others...

Joyce Ragard's avatar

I totally agree men seem immune to this nearly constant guilt???! I don’t know if it’s hormones driving the guilt — could just be classic misogyny. It feels less innate and more societally-produced to me? Like it comes from the outside vs the inside.

A nanny you love is a huge gift for you and for Goldie! You deserve time for you too. (Easier said than done.) Good luck with the writing deadline!!!

Darci's avatar

I know this doesn’t help, but you’re doing great! You’re a fantastic mom!

Darci's avatar

I know this doesn’t help, but you’re doing great! You’re a fantastic mom!