probably sleep walking at this point

 

Natalie,

You are right, it can be done but think back to when you started and how much you have learned.  First she is new to this and second, she is working two jobs and is a single parent.  That means she cannot devote all day to this every day.  Heck, she is probably sleep walking at this point with her head spinning with all the new information she's trying to absorb.  She may not have the means to garden and grow food and even if she does, on top of two jobs and being a single parent, that is a lot to ask.  We really need to meet people where they are here. 

You have one of the biggest hearts I've ever encountered, and you mean well and we all know that.  We've had a lot more time than those who are just starting out.  It is a lot to learn and even more to do and working two jobs and parenting just makes me worn out reading it.  So saying someone just has to "be willing to put the work into it" is a bit of glossing over the points that they have a lot going on and a steep learning curve.

I'm tired just thinking about what all the working parents on here do.....  It's all I can do to take care of me and a cat....

Karen Tressler

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