WRITING PROMPT # 13

My Middle Name Is Stress

Write down everything that is causing you stress. Cross out the things you can’t control. Circle the ones you can.

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Stress is what keeps me going. Currently, my biggest stress is there’s not enough time to do the things I enjoy. I have let my language classes slip, I haven’t been to coffee with the girls for weeks, and I haven’t been on a date since last September.

There’s a simple reason — my darling grandson. He loves to sleep on me and I can’t say no.

The other thing that’s causing me stress and anxiety is I have to get my knee replaced. I’ve been postponing for 7 months so I can help with my grandson, but I can’t do it much longer. My daughter has had her surgery so as soon as she recovers, I’m booking mine!