Can't count how many times lately I have wished for a completely BORING life. I am a single parent to three girls, my oldest has her head on pretty straight and has reached out to be a huge help lately while I deal with my AD, then we have my youngest who is 17 and very emotional....all this has had huge impact on her....so I've tried to be understanding of her teen angst and outbursts....
But, yes...you need to take time for yourself, tell everyone to **** off for a week or so....do something nice for yourself (said she who should take her own advice)....your kids will never learn to deal with stuff on their own if you keep stepping in to help.
Once things calm down over the next couple weeks in my life, I'm going to try to plan at least one night that is MINE....no drama, no kids, no b.s....just a night for me to relax and breathe, maybe even read a book....a girl can dream right?