I understand you work a full time job and I understand that you take care of our girl when I’m not at home. And you say you’re in pain because of the physical labor at work and that you’re busy and exhausted. So I let you sleep in when I can and I let you play your video games and I let you drink and go to your friend’s house.

I have RA, I’m in pain. I have practicum and assistantships that act as a part time job for graduate school, I’m busy. I care for our little girl putting her to sleep every night, do my homework until 2 in the morning, and then wake up bright and early for her. I’m exhausted.

So how come when I express that I feel these things the only answer I get is “yeah me too.”

When I say I’m tired, I’m not trying to compete with who’s more tired! All I’m asking is for some equality here. If I give you a couple hours to play video games, can’t I get some time to do what I enjoy too? Can I have a day to sleep in for once? Can I get a little sympathy instead of you turning yourself into the victim every single time?!