When we become parents, we take on several obligations. One of those obligations is to love, care for and provide for our children until they reach adulthood and they can care for themselves. And that’s a long journey, even if we only have one child. It’s a lot to ask, and there can be a fear of discomfort that we sometimes bring into our roles as parents. Because the parenting journey is so long, and when we don’t have healthy ways to provide breaks for our spouses or ourselves, there can be a tendency to seek comfort in other life activities that are more comfortable at the time. Parenting is sometimes uncomfortable, but we can’t fear that. We must embrace it.
Work Stress and Underlying Fears