A huge part of resentment is feeling like everything is on you and your spouse is not there to share the burden. As a working mom myself, I often wake up alone with my boys, get us all ready for school, take us to school and work, pick them up from school, and maybe, if we are lucky, we will see Rick before bedtime. Some days and even weekends we don’t see him at all. However, some weekdays Rick gets to be there to see our boys’ performances or sports even in the middle of the day due to his shift work schedule. There’s pros and cons to everything. Choose to look at the pros.
I realized that, because so much of the childcare responsibility was on me, I needed help as a working mom. In my police wife devotional book, I shared how we waited a full year to get any daycare for Maverick, our first son, and it was so tough. I know it can be tough to ask for help, but read this for ideas on how to ask for help even if you feel uncomfortable. Once we finally did, I felt like it created a much better balance in my life.
During very chaotic times, I have paid for professional home cleaning services as well as ordered grocery delivery. I even schedule in “take out dinner” nights during my weekly meal planning so that I can ensure I get a break from cooking. I plan easy meals to make on Rick’s days on. Adjust your routines so that you do not feel overwhelmed. Find a balance and your resentment will wash away.
I can help you with getting rid of resentment in my new police wife coaching program (open to girlfriends too!). It includes 6 weeks of weekly pre-recorded videos, printable handouts to reflect on what you learned in the videos, and group live coaching sessions to address your unique needs together.