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So, I’m still trying to figure the “working mom” thing out. My daughter, Scarlett is 2, and I was lucky enough to take the first year of her life off. I did a re-occuring role on “Till Death” and a film,“Dough Boys”, and that was it. But after TI’s “Whatever You Like Video’, the phone kept ringing. Luckily, my new job as the voice of “Roberta” on The Family Guy spin off, The Cleveland Show(airing September on Fox) is the perfect job for a mom. I’ve also been lucky enough to be able to take her on location for two films I did in Texas.

I feel guilty as hell when she’s not with me. I miss her like crazy.

So this has me thinking. Do working moms, feel, more guilt, than working dads? Don’t jump on me dads, I know you miss your families too. I’m only asking, because Men have been working forever! They’re taught, GO OUT AND WORK, LONG BUSINESS TRIPS, LONGS HOURS AT WORK. It’s all part of being a man. But historically, men were at ease, knowing that their children were at home with the wife. But what if, THE WIFE, works, just as much? That’s a reality for most families out there, not to mention single mothers. And single dads, I give you guys credit as well. Think about it, working women, have only been the “NORM” for what, the last 50 to 60 years? We’re still trying to figure out how to balance it all.

Being all things to everyone. Amazing at work, attentive mother, great cook, keeping a clean house, and don’t forget about your husband. This is the world we live in.  How the hell does the “Guilt” go away. If you HAVE to go to a business meeting, and your little one is crying her eyes out, holding your leg, not letting go, what do you do? This is what you do. You feel like the worst mom in the world. Like, WHY THE F*CK am I doing this. I should just stay home! Am I the only one going through this??? I hope not. And if you travel a lot, it’s absolute torture. And I have to say, WOMEN CAN BE THE WORST ON OTHER WOMEN. “Girl, I could never leave my baby with a nanny, Girl how can you leave your kids that much, I hope you cook for them,” And my favorite, “You’re husband is a good man, how can you leave him alone so much?” Funny, I never hear men say that to other men.

Truth is, I LOVE being home with Scarlett. But I love working too. And it’s been a challenge. MY FAMILY COMES FIRST. I’m preparing myself for the day, I have too go on location, for work, andScarlett can’t come with me. Because of school, or something. Not looking forward to it. The struggles of a working mom. But we’re up for it, right ladies. And if you have a supportive partner, like I do, there’s nothing better. God bless all of the single moms! I can’t even image. Ladies, we’re still figuring this, “2009, I can do everything” woman out. But maybe, SHE already is US. If you choose to stay home, or go to work, we have the choice that our mothers, grandmothers didn’t have. Because if mommy is fulfilled, she’s a better mom, and wife.

Happy Wife, Happy Life.

Ain’t that the truth!

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