Rachel and Sue felt disappointed and worried that Lisa would never get involved in the Group as a Leader. One way to handle this situation would be for the three Leaders to meet and review their Group responsibilities to discuss what Lisa can handle and their feelings about their workload so that no one becomes resentful. Jim comes home from work looking depressed and announces that he's been laid off at work. With their third baby due in another month, both of them are panicked. They need time to work out the details of their lives during this period of transition.
Life contains many periods of transition.
New babies arrive, families move, loved ones become ill or die. All require time and energy as family members learn to adjust and cope with the changes involved. We as mothers often have primary responsibility for managing these transitions and for seeing that all family members get their needs met. These periods contain an opportunity for growth if managed with a watchful eye and an open mind, and being a member of La Leche League can be a source of support for a mother when she is experiencing a major life change. A Leader going through a major transition will need to evaluate her time and energy.