Hi Trinity. Like you, I have E and I'm a special ed. teacher. I've been really lucky in that I have a string of fantastic classroom aides. In fact, my current one also has E. What I found is that I had to learn to leave work at work and not bring it home with me. You can't help anyone if you're not taking care of yourself. So if certain chores don't get done, oh well. My hubby knows how to cook, clean, and wash his own clothes. He was doing that before he met me, and he knows that when I'm stressed, or have a lot to do, that he needs to pitch in and help me. From your previous post it sounds like you're trying to be everything to everyone. And I'll tell you, you can't. When I'm at school, my kids get me attention. When I'm at home, my family gets my attention. But even they know that I need my own "me" time, and they love me enough to give that to me. Sweetie, you have to learn to take care of yourself and to prioritize. Also, I try to organize all my IEP's a month in advance, and then write down specific days on my calendar when I work on them during my prep time. Trust me, I know what it's like to try to juggle meetings, IEP's , family, checking homework, and all the other everyday things that people do. What I'm suggesting is not that you work harder, but that you work smarter. For example, I teach Algebra 1. Now I would be swamped if I checked every single problem on every paper. Instead, I have an aide that picks 10 random problems on each paper and checks them. Then all I have to do is enter the grades in my gradebook. I don't know what level you teach, or where. But you might also want to check with your union rep. What is the principal's reason for putting you on light duty? I've had grand mals in class, and my principals have never even thought of putting me on light duty. Anyway, check with your union rep and see if they'll help you. Maybe it's just the principal being scared of epilepsy. But whatever the case, remember, you need to prioritize and organize. I hope that all goes well.