I was a stay at home mom for about nine months while our family relocated( military). I was always working full time, going to school and raising two kids. When all of that stopped and i was forced to stay at home i was really depressed and under stimulated. You can only clean the house so many times. I found wonderful places to go in my community that i never would of had time to see with my old schedule. I visited museums, parks, actually got to go shopping by myself! I don't mind grocery shopping minus two children and a husband. I also found wonderful friends online. One thing i always missed was my freedom and the ability to sit and read a good book or to exercise when it felt good, instead of when i could fit it into my schedule. Walking is sometimes the best medicine in the world i have found.