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[quote=Anonymous]I am currently a SAHM of 3 kids. My mom and dad are dying out of state (NY). I visit them as much as possible but I feel so guilty. I am part of the sandwich generation because I have to take care of my kids as well as my parents. I want to go back to work desperately but I already feel stretched. I don’t know how I will be able to juggle the kids and parents PLUS a job. Dh does earn a high income so I do not have to work. I just feel so lost.

My oldest is in middle school. I stumbled upon some high schools and college admissions. I remembered how ambitious I was. I am just a skeleton of my former self and it makes me feel so disappointed in myself. Recently I have others praise moms who have a great career while juggling kids and it made me feel bad.

My children are all thriving and they bring me joy and satisfaction. At the same time, I feel like I am just wasting my life. Dh says there is nothing more important than raising our kids and how I’m doing an amazing job.

I would appreciate any tips on how to get through this phase. I wonder if I will get my life back once my kids are a little older and my parents eventually pass.[/quote]

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