What is a Marriage Sabbatical?
A marriage sabbatical is a “personal time-out from daily routines for creative, professional or spiritual growth, reflection or renewal.” A sabbatical allows women to get away from the noises of caretaking and judgment. In the stillness, you can find your own voice by going deeper within yourself. How to Get Over the Guilt of Leaving A marriage sabbatical is not a separation from family. It’s a move toward rewards for your family and yourself. A sabbatical can be a week, a month, a year, or even one day. • You deserve to do this. Tell yourself, “I deserve to do this for myself and I’m going to come back so much better for my family.” Daily tasks around the house will become acts of generosity and not obligation-you will appreciate and enjoy your role as caretaker with a greater sense of peace and love. • Make Plans for Your Sabbatical. Put your children in the care of someone you trust. This will alleviate a lot of the guilt you may have worrying about your children’s activities and da
