Jade Walker is proving to be more than a muse to me. To borrow a term often used by one of my favorite literary characters, Anne Shirley, she’s proving to be a kindred spirit. And somewhat of a healer.
I’m Not Alone
Shortly before my mom died, Jade sent me a link to a new blog about caring for elderly parents with a note that said, “Remember: You are not alone.” She thought I might find it useful since I was in the midst of caring for my mom.
It was easy to feel alone back then, but notes like that helped. And reading about other people living the same thing helped.
Well, Jade did it again. For a long time now I’ve felt alone, not to mention guilty, for a whole different reason. I’ve never spoken about it to anyone really, but in that way kindred spirits do, they know how to deliver balms that can heal. Even when you don’t ask for one.
That’s what Jade did when she sent me a link to an article on CNN.com called “No kids, no jobs for growing number of wives” by Sarah Jio. Once again I realized I’m not alone.
The Confession
For years now I’ve felt out of touch with reality because I don’t have kids (not the traditional kind at any rate) yet I stay-at-home. I don’t know many others like me.
I write, sure, but, as Wayne often points out, it’s more of a hobby since I have yet to earn enough to support myself in the manner to which I’m currently accustomed.
Still, I always tell people I’m a writer, because I am. That is what I do most every day and I have the publishing credits to prove it. If I’m not submitting blogs, I’m working on one of my many books-in-progress, a short story, essay or article.
Except, when you get right down to it, I’m a housewife. That’s what Wayne puts on our taxes for my occupation. And it is what occupies me the rest of the time when I’m not writing.
So there it is. I admitted it. I’m claiming it. I can’t avoid the truth anymore.
I confess, I’m a stay-at-home wife.
And you know what? It feels so much better to get that off my chest. (Thanks Jade.)
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