How to cope with husband away every other month for work?

LovelyLady11

Since I was pregnant my husband has been at a job away from home every other month. I am at home with our 1 yr old and am not working again yet so he is the bread winner.  I know I need to be supportive but I'm am done with this type of life.  We also have a 6 yr old who is heart broken every time he leaves.  I'm tried of not having my significant other, friend, and help with our kids.  I feel like every time he's gone, I wish away the days and don't enjoy time with my kids, I get short tempered with my 6 yr old and know I shouldn't but always feel stressed, my 1 yr old is always needing attention, etc and I don't have enough time for the eldest. I don't feel like I'm living when he's gone and that life is on hold. Especially since I feel I should go back to school and get a career of some sort but I don't feel that can happen with him being away.

How do people do it? 

Goldiva

That has to be challenging and I hope something turns in your favor. I can empathize with you somewhat. My husband has always worked 2nd/3rd shifts & I have always worked 1st. We are like 2 ships passing in the night & its challenges our relationship. The only time we see each other is on the weekend. I often say I feel like a single parent because every night after work it's me and our 1 year old going through the same routine. I feel like I need help and a break many nights. I often feel like this isn't the life I signed up for but I do believe God has a plan for our challenges. I wish I knew how other people deal with similar situations. T&Ps are with you.