Is OTHER wrong in the post ? POST : I’m a single mom. I usually don’t call myself that. I’ve worked really hard to get my son and I ahead. Most, if not all, the help we’ve received has been paid for in one way or another.

An acquaintance, the mom of my son’s classmate, is going through a divorce. She says they’re just separated for now but it’s clear he’s checked out. She asked me if I can help watch her daughter one day a week while he works out of town. I asked for how long, and she said 3-6 months, but I have a feeling this is just his way out.

On one hand, I want to help because they’re sweethearts and it’s not their fault this asshole isn’t taking care of his daughter. Also, when I was fired from my job she offered me a part time job right away. (I ended up turning it down because it didn’t pay enough.) 

On the other hand, I already have a lot of my plate. She has her own business (ie schedule) and our kids are at school for nine hours; I don’t know why she needs to work 12 hrs on one day. I’m an introvert, I’m going back to school at the same time, and I’m just not looking forward to it.

Am I an asshole for not helping another mom when she needs it?