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That would be very hard to listen too on a daily basis! I've had parents cry too but not 3 in one day...yikes! I don't really know how to stop that....some people (like you apparently) are just easy to talk too and I don't think that's a bad thing! Some also just like to cry to others and again, not sure how to stop that lol. I mean, there's ways to do it but it can come off looking like you're the bitch haha
As for your daughter, yes that sucks! However, if you had a job outside of the home, would you be guaranteed to leave it either? Pros and cons to every job so you just have to pick one that has the most pros
Hopefully the rest of this week goes better!! Hugs!
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About not being able to attend school stuff, that does suck for you but if it's any constellation, when they're teens they don't even remember all the effort and time you went to these things. I bent over backwards for my kids back then and now they say "oh, we're you there?...can't remember"...i know they love me tho so I don't wring their necks.
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In personal life, I good listener. In professional life, I learn not ask client what wrong. Might sound mean but there no other outcome than either they breakdown and tell you or they shrug off and not want input from outside.
Maybe it not kind but unless their issue impact me or my business, I not really interested in why they upset and feel if they want me know, they will tell me. I really not want open door for them thinking I their friend, counsellor, or anything else. It too draining. I tend not connect with emotionally needy people as rule so when associate having issue, I prefer to stay out of situation.
It not that I lack compassion for other people situation but I just not willing to take on upset and heartache of others outside immediate circle of friend and family.
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Maybe instead of saying what's wrong or are you ok say... I'm sorry your having a bad day I'll help you get Johnny ready so you can get home and relax
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Oh man! I wouldn't be able to handle all the crying moms!
I don't think it is mean of you to just want them to keep their emotions to themselves...you can only give so much and caring for 5 young children is incredibly emotionally draining the parents are hitting you at the end of the day and you haven't had a chance to recharge!
As nice and caring and sensitive as I am. I made a huge point of keeping my distance. My DCG's mom is very quick to attach I noted this from the start and made a point of keeping a very clear line of business with her. It is sad because I understand that it can be so isolating to have a toddler and working full time. BUT I need to keep my work separate. DCG's dad is "very sick" and hasn't worked since I met them 2yrs ago, has been hospitalized a few times etc. Mom would have given me the whole story when we met but I made a point of not allowing her to. I can't be drawn in emotionally. It is truly sad the stress mom is under when dad has periods where he is really sick but I can't be hearing the sob stories and being pressured to help out. I need to be able to close my door at the end of each day and not have to worry about them.
I don't know what to recommend now since you have already been so caring with them and they are so open with you. I would think it is worthwhile to find ways to slowly detach and distance yourself...especiall y with new families. You provide child care services for these families...you are not a therapist!! They need to pay double if that want that added service!
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Thank u all! I knew u guys would understand. I love this group!
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