Overwhelmed superwife: OKay, my mood went from good to semi-panick-attack.
I have one more class to take, then I will have my Masters degree. Something i have chipped away at throught htis whole ordeal. it was difficult even before the separation due to lack of support at home. The last 3 semesters have been the hardest tho, no doubt.
Anyway I just spoke w/ my professor. I have to student teach. I already teach (nursing, that is), but to get the degree I have to do this. So I will work 2 jobs (1 part time, and one adjunct) this semester. Financially, this will put me in a very good position (well, best I've been in since the separation), so I need to do it (besides I am committed to both jobs already). On top of that, I need to student teach, at least one day a week. So that is 5 days a week. i'm not too worried about fitting it in. What I am worried about is my mental health, and just getting all the work done, and of course, being there for my daughter. My professor told me all the things I need to do to prepare, paperwork, preparing a portfolio, setting objectives, etc. As she is telling me this over the phone, I am fighting back tears. And she new it. I told her my anxiety level was increasing with each word she said. She knows part of my situation (I don't like to use it as an excuse...if i can't handle it I need to bow out). But I am so close to the end.
I am just tired of handling everything by myself. I know even if I was still married, i would have to handle this aspect alone (It is my degree). But on top of everything else, it is so overwhelming. Bills, debt, legal issues, my daughters daily maintenance... it's all too much. But I feel like if I put it off, I will not go back. I am one class away, and then I am done. My schoolwork has suffered tremendously since all this, and probably should have taken a semester off a year ago.
Re: Overwhelmed thehitekrednek: We're here, you're never alone.
Re: Overwhelmed snkpack: You're so close . . . but darn if I could tell you what to do.
Re: Overwhelmed Fjord Girl: [quote"> I am just tired of handling everything by myself. I know even if I was still married, i would have to handle this aspect alone (It is my degree). But on top of everything else, it is so overwhelming.[/quote">
I know exactly how you feel. I don't have big responsibilities other than school/work, but sometimes I feel like I can't juggle with everything on my own. I have to do EVERYTHING alone and while I like the independence, sometimes I wish someone gave me un petit coup de main.
Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that I know you'll pull this through. I'm not very good and cheering up people today, but I want you to know that I'm wishing the best for you.
Re: Overwhelmed spooky: I wish I could tell you something that would help, but I can't really think of anything of any real value. But like Spike said, you can post here anytime, let me know if you need to chat. Good luck.
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