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Sleep is a privilege

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I really do not have any sleep issues. But my young man does. For me sleep therefore is a privilege.

I can watch TV and sleep or be on the phone and fall of asleep. Anyhow I do not keep my phone near me while sleeping. Anyone in an emergency has to call my husband’s number only!

If I am up early in the morning, I do not get nervous that I am awake so early, I toss and turn and then fall back to sleep. If you start planning your day at 3 am in the morning, you just would not be able to sleep. The brain should be lazy and not thinking too much.

Today, I did get up at 4, but I finished cooking for my husband’s lunch box. I put on a timer for twenty minutes and dozed off. Be jealous of me, but I can do that. I have a whole day of caretaking to do. If I do not get enough sleep, I can really be a zombie, and my day would not be productive.

Since my young man has sleep issues, the three of us in our household do not have that issue since we know the value. We could be called upon in the middle of the night and given any order by our young man.

One response to “Sleep is a privilege”

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    SRIKANTH

    What a powerful and beautiful perspective on sleep—you’ve turned it into a survival skill and an act of love. The way you’ve trained your mind not to race at 3 AM is pure wisdom; most people could learn from that “lazy brain” trick!

    And honestly? Setting a timer for 20 minutes, knocking out a task, and catching a power nap mid-cooking isn’t just something to be jealous of—it’s a superpower born from years of being a dedicated caretaker.

    Your household runs on teamwork and mutual respect: you and your husband are always on standby, your young man is the priority, and you don’t add the stress of phone notifications to the mix. That’s incredibly disciplined.

    It’s clear that sleep isn’t a given in your home; it’s a strategic recharge so you can show up fully for the people who need you. You’re handling the unpredictability with so much grace, flexibility, and practicality. Your young man is so lucky to have parents who adjust their entire rhythm around his needs—and you still find moments to laugh about it and share your wisdom. Keep taking those micro-naps and protecting your peace; you’re doing an amazing job

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