sharonjemerson

Hello Everyone,
I rarely post here, but I get a lot out of reading. I know this is not a "support" group so please redirect if you have another suggestion.
We just returned from the NEUC on Sun. nite. This was our 5th conference in 2 years. Usually I return feeling exhausted but rejuvenated with my parenting skills. This time I returned feeling exhausted, restless, angry, and all stirred up inside. It feels like my inner teenager is all pissed off about something.
Just curious if any of you other conference goers experienced this type of reaction. The past few days have been hard to parent when I am in angry teenager mode. Just trying to be gentle with myself and trust the process. It could just be lack of sleep and not eating my regular mostly raw organic foods.
Sharon Emerson
mother to Abigail 10, Ethan 7, and wife to John Harder

plaidpanties666

--- In [email protected], "sharonjemerson" <1drflmthr@...> wrote:
>It could just be lack of sleep and not eating my regular mostly raw organic foods.
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That could be. I was out-of-sorts after getting back from my recent trip to visit family. It was a good trip, but I think the steady diet of pasta (vegetarians visiting non-vegetarians) had me ready for some more solid nutrition.

---Meredith (Mo 8, Ray 15)

gruvystarchild

> We just returned from the NEUC on Sun. nite. This was our 5th conference in 2 years. Usually I return feeling exhausted but rejuvenated with my parenting skills. This time I returned feeling exhausted, restless, angry, and all stirred up inside. It feels like my inner teenager is all pissed off about something. ~~

I wonder if the conferencing is needing to slow down? I came to a point where conferences are mostly overwhelming for me so I only went to one last year and will most likely go to zero next year. Only small, localish stuff. Needs change. Maybe this is a chance to re-direct?

I could be totally off-base, but I think there are different times in our lives where going outward feels really good and then times when we need to go inward more. I've felt less and less invigorated by conferences and more overwhelmed and exhausted. I think part of that may stem from having an amazing group of local friends and lots of opportunities for smaller get-togethers.

Ren
radicalunschooling.blogspot.com

sharonjemerson

Meredith and Ren,
Thank you for your feedback. I am feeling much better today. It's amazing what a lot of sleep, sunshine, and raw food can do.
I am definitely going to rethink the conference going. Ren, I appreciate hearing how they have affected you. It helps to validate how I have been feeling. I think they are also too overwhelming for my youngest who is 7. He loves being home. He got pretty melty toward the end and I was having a hard time dealing with it because of my own meltiness.
Kindest regards,
Sharon Emerson

sharonjemerson

BTW Ren, my family and I missed seeing you this year. Even my 10 y/o dtr commented about you not being there.
Best,
Sharon Emerson

gruvystarchild

--- In [email protected], "sharonjemerson" <1drflmthr@...> wrote:
>
> BTW Ren, my family and I missed seeing you this year. Even my 10 y/o dtr commented about you not being there.
> Best,
> Sharon Emerson


OMG!! That is so incredibly sweet.:) I missed everyone too....it's hard to miss out even though I know that's what's best for us right now. :)

Ren
radicalunschooling.blogspot.com