Single mom, grad student looking for friends!

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  • NeshyWeshy
    NeshyWeshy Posts: 2
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    Add me! I'm trying this again...also a single mom to a 9 yr old feisty lil girl. Working two "jobs" focused in a career of Social Services (adults whom have been dually diagnosed with devolopment disabilities), just trying to stay afloat. Good Luck!!
  • rachelthefinn
    rachelthefinn Posts: 28
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    Wow, who knew there were so many single parents/students/Midwesterners on here! Thanks for the support everyone! I'm glad other people understand what I'm going through here. :)
  • rachelthefinn
    rachelthefinn Posts: 28
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    Lol, same as yours. Clinical psychology. Licensed for about 2.5 years now :).

    Nice! :)
  • mjoekidd
    mjoekidd Posts: 45
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    Hi Rachel, my name is Joe. I am also a graduate student so I understand how demanding it can be at times. I would be happy to join your support group on MFP. I will send you a request.

    Joe
  • litatura
    litatura Posts: 569 Member
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    I also know what it's like to try to balance it all. I work full-time, have a 10 year old, and just finished my M.Ed (my graduation ceremony is a week from tomorrow - whee!!). Squeezing in working out too was a challenge when there are only so many hours in the day, but I made it a priority and have stuck with it for almost a year.
  • HEK81
    HEK81 Posts: 50 Member
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    Rachel I am headed back to grad school. I took a break after baby #2. Now I'm working on losing that weight too. I am a little concerned about balancing life while going back to school. I know that being healthy will make life so much easier. Feel free to add me I'm building support as well.
  • rachelthefinn
    rachelthefinn Posts: 28
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    Yeah, as far as balance goes, I am taking an extra year now just so I can build some healthy habits and actually spend time away from school before going off to a busy internship. It's definitely hard to find balance, and I keep reminding myself of the quote by Jackie O., something like, "If you don't raise your kids well, I don't think anything else you do really matters." I try to keep that in mind!
  • charelg
    charelg Posts: 599 Member
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    Interesting. My sons school is telling me he may have add, and he's five. Very stressed out, came across this post. Friend request sent. I'm 32 divorced mom in new Orleans.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
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    <-- Doing my Ph.D. now. Just finished my second round of quals and studying for rounds 3 and 4. Round 5 in August, then I'll be in the home stretch!

    I can't imagine doing this with a child, so my hat is off to you girl!
  • jahall76
    jahall76 Posts: 328 Member
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    HI ! Busy working mom of 2 kids so I know the feeling. MFP has been awesome. I love it. Feel free to add me. I'm on here a lot. Good luck in your journey!
  • LaviMc
    LaviMc Posts: 355 Member
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    Hey Rachel! I'm about to become a grad student in the fall but I just graduated in December, so I know how busy student life can be. In fact, that's how I gained my weight! lol Please feel free to add me. I'm an MFP regular and I'm always happy to be and/or have new friends! Welcome! :flowerforyou:

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