Comments | ohmyqueen: Jan. 4

ohmyqueen

Jan. 4

Jan 04, 2011 08:20

It's 2011, no doubt about it. I'm still pleased with this turn of events. It's early in the morning; the outside temperature is 2.4 degrees. I will begin soon to write my 5th syllabus for the coming semester (with 5 down I would then have 3 to do; at four hours each, minimum, you can see what the rest of my winter's break will be like). But it ( Read more... )

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redheadedmuse January 4 2011, 16:41:37 UTC

I'm so sorry your family is going through this. It sounds to me like the mom has a hormonal imbalance and is overwhelmed by the work she's taken on. She needs more time away from her children, more money, and a sustainable daily mindfulness practice. Possibly also anti-anxiety meds.

Perhaps you could take her out for lunch and offer some of these suggestions as a mentor, having been a homeschooling mom yourself. You must have had days when you felt overwhelmed - you probably still do. You can let her know you understand her feelings, and offer some of the tools that have helped you manage the anger that's a normal part of motherhood.

If she's open to that, maybe the two of you can brainstorm ways to get more peace and time off for her, so she can bring more peace and patience to her work in your home. If she's not, you may need to look for another family to share your home.