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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]SAHM of 3.5 and 1.5 year-old boys. My husband works extremely long hours so during the week is often just the boys and I from wake up to bedtime.  And the [b]stress of this responsibility [/b]is really beginning to really wear on me. Going back to work isn’t an option right now. Please tell me what helped you overcome this horrible anxiety. [/quote]

[b]Are your kids special needs?[/b] You keep them alive, do some chores, and are accountable to no one. What is stress, is your DH a ‘dinner and martinis’ at door and wants hgtv house?

I would minimize stuff ( less to clean), makes meals simple, and take liberal walks and naps. [/quote]

?? I wouldn't define any kid as special needs. Weird/offensive way to word it[/quote]

My understanding is that it is a pretty typical way to describe anyone with developmental delays, ADHD, learning disabilities, on the spectrum, etc. I do not have a child with special needs at this point, but as a teacher, I did not find this part offensive. I did find the idea that one’s children have to be special needs to be considered challenging, or else you are a failure, a bit tone deaf.  My kids are not difficult by any means in the classroom and appear not to have any delay, but I still find myself feeling highly challenged at certain points.[/quote]

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