Leaving my son everyday is definitely one thing that triggers my depression. But the fact that he is sick and I had to leave him makes me feel so awful - I have a pit in the bottom of my stomach! I really hate the fact that I have to work!
It is hard, especially when they are sick. But I know in my case, overall working is what is best for me and our family (I carry the benefits, etc). It helps to make those hard days a tiny bit more bearable.
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