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[quote=Anonymous]Dear OP,

I can certainly see why you’re overwhelmed. Let’s look at it another way.  The volunteer commitment can be broken down over 10 months most likely. That equates to about 10 hours a month. Yes that’s a pain but not insurmountable. I have volunteered at many schools over the years and found that there are always lots of jobs that can be done from home. So you likely can avoid face time or at least minimize it. Also, you can do those hours around your schedule. So maybe find 2.5 hrs a week in the evenings or on a weekend. It’s not perfect but if you look at it that way, it might seem more palatable. And I bet you can keep working. The working parents around me who telework all manage to drive their kids to and from school when that is their only choice. Even the most important people sometimes have to return a phone call or delay an email response for 30 minutes. Plus once you’re there you might find a family to carpool with.

You can’t change the location of the base. I can understand why it is upsetting to be so isolated. However, there will be other spouses who are in a similar boat. I know you’re shy and anxious but all you need to do is make 1 or 2 good friends. Look for any type of group, club or class that interests you. I find military families among the most friendly and accepting because they move so much. Fortunately, we live in a time when it is also easy to keep in touch with far flung family and friends via email, text, FaceTime, etc.

Most importantly, seek out some mental health care as soon as you arrive. It needs to be your priority and your husband needs to understand that your mental health is vital to your children and your marriage.

Best of luck to you! [/quote]

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