Getting to Know You Question
What makes you feel guilty?
I always feel guilty when I close my bedroom door to write. My son almost always ends up crying because he's not with me (he's with my husband, though). I feel like I should be playing with him all day long. I also feel guilty when he wants to play and I'm either busy cleaning up, or trying to do something on the computer.
I always feel guilty when I close my bedroom door to write. My son almost always ends up crying because he's not with me (he's with my husband, though). I feel like I should be playing with him all day long. I also feel guilty when he wants to play and I'm either busy cleaning up, or trying to do something on the computer.
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Taking that writing time for myself is definitely a source of guilt. I try to remind myself that time for me is not a bad thing. It keeps me sane.
but, what are we offering our children if we don't fulfill our own dreams? I believe, when we take time for ourselves, we teach them that moms are people with real hopes and aspirations and wants.
that is a good thing.
It always seemed to get in the way.
How's that for rationalization?
DL, I like you're thinking!
But I make sure I have time for her everyday. Not all day, mind you. But a large portion of every day is devoted to her.
But I've talked with my friend, Jenni, who is a major, I mean MAJOR go getter. She is pregnant and has six kids underfoot and she told me she finished editing a book in 12 days.
Can you believe that? I asked her how she did that. She told me that she edited during the day and wrote fresh at night when they were all abed.
I'm trying to follow her example cuz I know it doesn't require much brain power to edit.
But, to answer your question, I do feel guilty when I put my writing first cuz I feel that family is and should always come first. ;)
Sometimes, I even listen to me. Not all the time, but sometimes. :)