Maybe life sucks cause you're doing it right
Briefly

The author expresses a sense of emotional exhaustion from trying to juggle work, school, and family life, resulting in a strained relationship with their children. Despite their efforts, they feel more like a bystander in their own family, experiencing a disconnect that leaves them worried about the future. The anticipated week off becomes a source of recovery rather than a joyful family experience, evoking feelings of lost time. The author reflects on their personal flaws and the burdens they've carried, culminating in a feeling of resignation about their current state of life.
Looking forward for to a measly week off, where I spend most the week recovering from work and the rest of it being ignored.
That's the trick though. Keep pushing well beyond any belief that things will work out.
Read at Portland Mercury
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