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Working Mom & Mental Health

I want to start this by first saying that no matter what your decision, you’re right. I’ve seen so many moms battle with this decision. Do I go back to work and let someone else watch my child? Or do I just stay home full time? Either way is just fine. I know stay at home moms, and I know moms who work full time. Either way it’s hard. Being a mom is a full time job in itself, except there’s no PTO, no vacation days, no days off period. So to add another job on top of that can be even more stressful for some. For others, that other job is a break from the 24/7 role of motherhood. 8 hours of engaging with someone and something other than mom life. Yet, there’s the other side, where some moms can’t imagine being away from their babes. Cannot imagine anyone else caring for them. It’s a real fear. I know, i’ve had it myself. I see both sides of this. I’ve been that mom who was afraid and sad to leave the baby in very capable hands for work. But I also relish in having time away to focus my ...