[Anonymous]

I’ve visited this forum everyday for the past 6 months, dipped my toes into studying, got close to testing, and then fell apart. I feel like this journey will never begin let alone end. I know there are a bunch of people in my same position….married, working full-time, kids, which mine include almost 3 year old twins and an almost 7 year old. I have no idea where to pick up! To make matters worse, the education requirements expire for me 12/31 of this year IF I don’t pass ONE part….

In the middle of attempting to study and then falling apart, I decided the EA would be a good “filler” so I did that instead. However, each day I read stories on here and realize the potential of the CPA, I come to find that my “falling apart” is not going to be acceptable for much longer if I want to make this happen. I work at a small public firm and my boss is rooting for me to get it done in hopes that within 10 years I can take his place. Let’s just say he’s laid out my future for me, but yet, I can’t seem to get it together 🙁

I’m stressed to the max with being a good Mom, wife, employee and settling into a new house, not to mention the slightly bigger mortgage we took on, which can only mean one thing…working more! I know we are all in this same exact spot, I just can’t seem to find a way out. I think about MCQ’s and lectures, which by the way weren’t that bad for me since I am using Roger. My focus is gone the minute I get a question wrong and frustration kicks in.

I applaud all those Mommies out there (sorry Dads, I know it’s tough on you too, but there is something about being the Mom that stings a little more) and I would love some tips and pointers. I know that it is ultimately up to me and I am the only one who can make myself do it…I guess I’m just looking for some hope.

I’m not sure where to start at this point….