My fiancé is a FIFO worker (fly in fly out) on a mine. He’s gone for 8 days then home for 6 days, repeat.
I’m home taking care of our small children, the house, the school stuff, laundry, meals, as well as responsible for running our business which means hours of packing orders and all the admin.
I never get to shower alone, go to the toilet alone, even have a little cry alone when things get a bit much. I am forever chasing my tail.
He told me we have to stick this out for 12 months.
A lot went wrong this morning and the wheels fell off, I had a little vent about how I’m struggling and I’ve told him my mental health is taking a hit.
He said he gets that, but him changing jobs causes him anxiety because it’s been his career for 10 years and I need to be more mindful of that. I apologised (couldn’t be bothered arguing, it would’ve made me feel worse and him feel crappy) and he said thank you.
For the mums out there doing it all, I see you! ✌🏼❤️