Definitely being a good mom isn't about money. It's about time. Do you work full-time? I have been a stay at home mom for the past almost 9 years) As a single mom would you have to work more, or would you be able to reduce hours?I'd probably have to work some which is why I want to get my masters...the BS that I have makes me employable but not for decent money As a single mom going to school wouldn't your life be work, grad school, possible dating so you don't feel "lonely," and then kids. That sounds like a lot to juggle....
Hummm.... you mentioned it would be easier to study and focus because you wouldn't have your husband and his issues in your face on a regular basis... but on the other hand you mentioned that he spends more time with the dog than with you and other members of the family? To me it sounds like you may have a quite a bit of independence in your marriage (?)..... I think an independent-type marriage might allow you more time for school.
because he has more of a r with the dog than the humans here...there is an independance but not the good kind. What I meant was the distraction of his issues would not be here. I can't currently rely on him to take on responsibilities with the house or kids (and that wouldn't change even if I were working) so it's more of a mental "time" and "space" issue. If he's not here I don't have to think about the issues he brings to the table.
Although..... divorce with H having half or full custody would definitely give you plenty of time for school.... that might be something to consider. He would likely have no custody...at best it would be a vist one or two nights during the week and maybe one weekend day and honestly that would be way more time than he's putting in now
Wow, how do you have time for volunteering, reading books and social groups??? You probably do need some changes. School and working out at the gym will be good. by going back to school and then working I'll be cutting down on the volunteering and minimalizing the social activities to those that are the most rewarding
Do you know if you've gone through MLC yet (I did... I think I still am in it!!! Sometimes I'm still acting like I'm 16 again ). I don't think so but you never know.
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