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Let's be real, parenting is way harder and way less fun than any of us were expecting.Gentle parenting is a work in progress, a practice, similar to meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion“The kids are finally asleep. I'm exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed out. The house is a mess. That thing for work is coming up. I didn't think life was going to be like this.”“I lost my temper too many times, I tried so hard to be patient but I was on edge all day. I didn't think life was going to be like this.” Feel familiar? This is parenting burnout and if you can relate, you are not alone...

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Hi! I am Michelle Kennedy and I am an author, a mom of many, a lover of knits and a devoted reader and writer of the essay. The newly renamed Backspace features essays on life, love, parenting and more - a literary experience in the time it takes to wade through the pick up line at school - or get to the store. Join us every week for new essays and new discussions on great writing - and not so great writing.Read the essays at my website: mishkennedy.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/backspace-essays-on-everything-with-michelle-kennedy--6186916/support.

Welcome to ESSAY Conversations - Beyond the Page, where Sexaholics get together to share our experience, strength and hope with our Fellowship’s bimonthly ma