I've been struggling.
It turns out that parenting is hard. Getting sick is easier in the colder months. The toxic people in my life continue to be toxic. And there's barely time to center myself to make art, let alone do laundry.
I feel like I'm failing in so many things. I hope it gets better.
It turns out that parenting is hard. Getting sick is easier in the colder months. The toxic people in my life continue to be toxic. And there's barely time to center myself to make art, let alone do laundry.
I feel like I'm failing in so many things. I hope it gets better.
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The furthest thing from a failure.
You'll find time eventually, I know it
One day I hope. But not now.
Toxic people are draining.
You have my sympathy - and I hope you manage to find your muse again and steer a way through OK! 🙏
Parenting sometimes feels sisyphean, and to some extent, it is. But seeing their faces, seeing their successes makes me think the sacrifices might just pay off.🫂
The most important thing to tell yourself a million times a day… I AM ENOUGH!
Quick read: “Love yourself like your life depends on it” Kamal Ravikant. Life altering
Pre-workout, B12, & magnesium are amazing, may you always be healthy & feel loved.
🤍 Raised my siblings
However, even thought this is run number 3, babies aren't easy, laundry and other jobs will build up and I constantly feel like there isn't enough time.
It's hard, but normal, your doing amazing!
It does get easier over time, just like any other job! Hang in there!
It relates to an artist who through trying times would make an effort to make one line a day so he wouldn't lose touch with the artist in him.
It also relates to the fact that life gets in the way but progress is progress.
In some ways my erratic irregular do it only when inspired or have to self has managed to do all things at least half assed if not whole assed at times.
Time with friends and other adults is key, even if it's playdates.
I don't have a lot to offer except I'm really good at listening, tell pretty bad jokes, & can recommend good media. Oh and I make sick playlists. Let me know if any of these may spark joy
If you ever want to vent with a fellow parent going through…well this, happy to be that person
Hope you feel better.
I read this while coughing and walking to go fold clothes of my 3 kids, after doodling a cartoon coffee mug as my art today.
IMO:
-It gets easier as kids age
-Don’t wait. Care for yourself now to be the best you
-Every day without injury is a win. You are winning, even when it feels like failure
(*currently, that's basically cosplay stuff)
Ask for help for a minute to catch a breath - someone will step up.
& Spring will come.
I adore when you share heartfelt moments with Rapscallion, and I'm a fan of your art (you really have produced some lovely pieces on various forms, from pottery to paintings to @quivertime.com adornment).
I hope you get a chance to come up for air and get some relief.