A New Phase
April 26, 2006 by kate baggott
Filed under Mental Health
Just a short post today. Two events have conspired to make me realise I need a break.
Yesterday, I woke up without any feeling of restoration. I slept, but I did not rest. As a result, I had no patience all day long which was really unfair to my 3 year-old.
Today, I return to my part time teaching gig. Most writers I know in the middle of their careers still have to teach to pay the bills. It’s the reality of our semi-bohemian profession.
Still, two jobs and two kids, one of whom needs me so much, is a challenge. It isn’t about time or childcare worry, but about so many mental and intellectual spaces I have to inhabit. It’s like becoming an entirely different person every hour. Strangely, I feel no sense of conflict. I just accept this as my reality.
That’s amazing, Kate. I’m finding it extremely difficult and have to do less than half of what you do.
Take care of yourse!!
Give me six months and see if I’m still sane.