Juggling horribly !!!!!

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I am so sorry to hear about your difficult time right now. I do hope that your mother gets better and that you and your family are able to not only be their for her sufficiently, but be there for each other too. Maybe if possible see if you can take it turns to make a family meal once a week for all of you. It may give you all the opportunity to relax even if it's just a little, while taking some pressure off just one of you to put a decent meal on the table by making it a collaborative effort while fortifying those family bonds and relationships which I believe is very important during times like these. It would be a great opportunity for your 5 year old to be surrounded by familiar family members and take some pressure and guilt off you.

I have to say that I think you are more than likely doing a better job at juggling than you know. Dealing with multiple BIG things pulling you in different directions can be messy, but it doesn't mean you aren't doing it well. As long as it gets done in some fashion, don't beat yourself up if you are all over the place getting to your destination. Make the time you have with your child count, use that relationship to sooth you. Children are miraculous creatures and I believe they can care as much for us as we can for them in ways we take for granted when rushing through our busy, often chaotic lives.

We are here for you so vent to us, offload, complain, reach out for love and support. Wishing you and your family hope, strength and positive vibes.....