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Originally Posted by Lemoncake
Does your family know you're in therapy? Would it be possible to tell the kids when you get home on X day you need some time to yourself and that you'll be free by X time. One of my favorite interviews with Jada Smith was when she told her daughter that she needed to also put herself first and make sure she took care of herself before trying to help everyone else.
I hope your dish comes out well.
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Aw, thanks Lemon. The chicken was fabulous. 
The boys know I see a therapist. It’s just so different now that they are teens...they are so busy, and they have their friends and each other to hang out with and talk to, so I try to be available (within reasonable limits) when they want to talk with me. They’ve got such a great energy that it helps to connect with them anyway. 
And you’re so right that modeling good self care is important. T and I talked about that a couple weeks ago.
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