Overwhelmed? Could you be taking on too much?

[@jennamartin-payne1653]

This is making me emotional. I am disabled and I have 2 neurodivergent children. Myself and my husband are both neurodivergent too yet I am expecting myself to manage the same as all the other parents at school. My husband does a lot but works on a demand basis because he has so little time. So we never feel organised. It is stressing me out daily and making me so depressed that whatever I do, I just never get there. I just wish there was advice out there for people in our situation because it is so common for disabled parents to also be under immense pressure to manage a home when they just can't. We just feel like failures and there is very little support out there x

[@emilyinnz]

Thank you for sharing. I only realised this idea last year when I had 2 children under 2, working full time and trying to finish a masters. I am pleased to say I saw it through and completed my study and kept my job and my kids are alright! But I have learnt not to over commit and accept the time of life I am in and I won’t be committing anymore study or extra work.

[@juliapasch1157]

Thank you! I am 41, my son is 16 months, I have a horse, a big house and I am starting my Coaching Business at the moment. It is a lot! Plus…I have not been getting more than 2 hours of sleep at a time since he was born. My husband is working full time and helping me with the housework. But it is still a lot.

[@hollysharmonyyoga346]

Thank you so much for that. Was trying to find on the Patreon a clip to help keep me focused on cooking dinner. Couldn’t find it so moved to this. I honestly don’t know my era but things keep pointing me towards focusing in on this stage of my life. Thank you! Running a business with 5 kids, 3 new dogs and an old dog is hard going!

[@sabrinamckinney1205]

I wish I had heard this a long time ago. I would have been able to focus on one area rather than feel like a failure in lots of areas

[@savannaurban324]

Thank you! I needed this reminder 😅

[@kristyhodges5442]

#ownyourera !! LOVE IT!! ❤️

[@sharonwalton2852]

Please could you advise what to do with TOMM when you’re unwell. I’ve been taken down by the lurgy this week and I’ve fallen behind completely with my cleaning. Do I just start again when I’m better or try and do some over the weekend?

[@lynseymoffett9656]

Advice from a mum of two here. See if any family members or friends can help you pick up the slack in exchange for u minding their kids next week or baking them a wheaten etc and just you start again when u r better xx

[@sharonwalton2852]

@@lynseymoffett9656 great advice. Thank you xxx

[@umerahshuaib9935]

I would say just do the level 1s on the weekend and start again when you're better. X

[@theorganisedmum]

I would say just keep up with the priority jobs but only if you feel well enough. Have a complete break if needs be and jump straight back in x