Comments on: The Many Ways in Which I Suck

By: Denise Duffield-Thomas

Denise Duffield-Thomas — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:09:50 +0000

* If my husband is away, I forget to bath or feed myself
* Sometimes the only time I eat is in my car, on the way to an appointment – then it's all sorts of crap, anything that I can hold between my knees
* I get so scared sometimes of doing my work that I watch cat videos…. all day long

and more…. love this post – thanks!

By: ElizabethPW

ElizabethPW — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:59:47 +0000

Naomi – I totally agree about the alimony, taking care of my daughter is my

full-time day job, and as such, it totally makes sense that I get paid for

it – since a full-time nanny here in San Francisco would cost $60K plus

benefits etc. The “suck” here is more of an illogical feeling like I

suck, not really what's objective.

By: Naomi

Naomi — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:59:40 +0000

My favorite line from this: “There is no Plan B – I have to make it work.”
I relate to that most.
On the other hand, what's wrong with accepting alimony if you need it? Is it normal for anyone (man or woman) to be able care for and financially support a young child single-handedly? Let your ex fulfill his rightful place as a father by contributing to his child's support. It's good for her to know that her father does that for her.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:42:33 +0000

I really really love this post. (Kinda describes my life.) Gah! Love your integrity, honesty, clarity, humor.

By: Karmen Reed

Karmen Reed — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:15:48 +0000

Courageous and very inspiring! I write letters to people that bother me, or that have done things that hurt me with the intention of never sending them out… and I never do… Writing a letter to self is on my list now… Truth be told from me to me… Thank you for the inspiration EPW (even though it took me almost a whole year to get to your post – thanking Facebook friend Darcie Newton that just posted it on her wall)!