Heading back to work full-time in the field as a hospice social worker after staying home for the last 7 years to raise my kids...
And I am both super excited to get back to doing what I love and scared about the big change this will be. Mostly worried about the emotional weight of the work and if I'll be able to still show up like I want to and be present when I'm with my kids. I'd love any words of encouragement, advice, or wisdom from other social workers who prioritized family life and then went back to work after a long stretch.
Posted Feb 23, 2026, 6:09 AM UTC
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