LJI 10 wk 4: “I don't skate to where the puck is. I skate to where the puck is going to be. "

[unmowngrass]

Trapped -- where I talk about toilet paper quite a lot

Recently I read an article about something I've known -- that I think all women know -- for a long time, but I haven't been able to put into words, or even thought about consciously, until now.

Women are the ones who notice.Notice when they are running low on -- NOT, ran out of, but, running

Comments

[bleodswean]

This was difficult to read - so much emotion laid bare. I hope you can begin to see other choices soon. Perhaps this amazing and honest stream-of-consciousness writing will help clear the way.

[unmowngrass]

Thank you. It has, a bit.

[rayaso]

When the only personal choices left are bad one, it is understandable why those are the ones made. It must be difficult, wanting to offer so much, but being in this situation.

[unmowngrass]

Thanks

[kajel]

This was hard hitting and really good.

[unmowngrass]

Thank you

[halfshellvenus]

I'm so sorry this is such a struggle right now.

I know you've been looking for a job, one that pays better than the stopgap you have right now. I think financial independence will help a lot of this-- making more choices your own rather than reactions to the limited options that keep hemming you in.

That article... is so true, and it made me so tired just to read it. Yes, those are the things that women-- especially mothers-- use up a lot of mental real estate on. Because someone has to.

[sinnamongirl]

This was very True and very resounding; I can relate quite a bit. *hugs*