Solo ep - How we manage work travel & resentment

About this episode

This episode discusses the feelings of resentment that can arise when one partner travels for work while the other manages family responsibilities alone.

This week’s solo ep is about arguing with your parter when you feel unseen. You know that feeling when your partner walks back in from a work trip and says:   “Missed you guys! So nice to be home.”   And you’re thinking…   Must be nice.   Because while they were: • At dinners • In meetings • Sleeping uninterrupted   You were: • Managing bedtime solo • Packing school bags • Working • Breaking up sibling wars • And answering 74 “Muuuuum” calls before 8am   And you feel resentful.   Let’s talk about that.   Instagram Follow Parenthood on Instagram @parenthoodpod   Share We’d love it if you could share this episode with a friend!   Parenthood Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Leonie Akhidenor

Topics covered

• work travel
• resentment
• parenting challenges
• communication
• family dynamics

Keywords

• work travel
• resentment
• parenting
• family
• communication

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