For too many of us, we now squarely have the responsibility of homeschooling our children while we try to keep businesses running and employees employed without the respite and relief of the help of those we depend on. This pales in comparison to the plight of our heroes on the literal frontlines. We are beyond grateful for you—thank you.
And frankly, it sucks. To quote my oldest, I hate the coronavirus. It is the worst.
Read MoreYou know her. She not only does her job but yours too. She keeps the office running, the clients happy, the coffee brewing. She brings in the business, balances budgets, comforts children. She is synonymous with success and both hers and yours are dependent upon her performance.
But is she so indispensable in her current capacity that she is overlooked, underestimated, passed over for fear that she won't be there to do all the things, keep all the trains running, keep you functioning?
Read MoreMy all is my all. It isn’t for you, just like yours isn’t for me. I cannot get caught up in a comparison game and I certainly refuse to shame other women whose priorities line up differently than mine.
Read MoreToday, I cleaned the playroom. And absolutely no one knows. It didn’t change the world, it won’t put me up for Time Person of the Year. But you know what? It improved my quality of life, the quality of life for my family. And that means something.
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