Kids finally down for the night so I can actually play something without someone asking if they can have a turn or wanting to watch. Been playing this RPG for like 3 months and I'm maybe halfway through. No idea when I'll finish but honestly I don't care. Those couple hours after 9pm are sacred. Anyone else game as a way to decompress?
Screen time concerns aside, yeah you need that downtime. Just make sure you're not staying up so late that you're exhausted the next day with the kids. Balance is key but you absolutely deserve some decompression time.
This is real self-care and you shouldn't feel bad about it. Your kids are down, your responsibilities are handled, and you need time to recharge. I do the same thing with a book or just music. Mental health matters.
I get it completely. My therapy time is basically my alone time too. You need that mental space to reset. As long as you're not neglecting anything else, gaming after bedtime is totally fair. You earned some peace and quiet.
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Gaming after bedtime is legit the only time I get to decompress. I'm not even that into games but just having an hour to myself where nobody needs anything from me is everything. Don't let anyone guilt you about it.