I know. I've been known to beat some poor innocent object to smithereens, because if I did that to who I was really mad at, I'd be arrested. Mars Retrograde is also a time to go back in your mind, see if you can make different choices, see if you can do something to change what's making you so angry. (I realize not having kids may not be an option at this point ... but there may be other things you can adjust.)

See if there are ways to intervene in the escalating irritation earlier. See if "more time out" for you might help. See if negotiating some different arrangements with a partner about who watches the kids or who keeps them occupied while you cook, etc., would give you more room to operate calmly.

Sometimes there's no option except a different perspective. And sometimes you just need to break the spoon.

I know that feeling too, though. I remember one time in particular when I was just out for a drive for a few hours. I didn't need to feed anybody. I didn't need to medicate anybody. I didn't have to referee any fights. I didn't have to listen to complaints. I didn't have to pick up trash. I didn't have to clean litterboxes. I didn't have to let the dogs out -- and then let the dogs in.

I could just be alone for a while. It was heaven. See if there's a way to give yourself a gift like that.

Meanwhile ... hugs and sympathy. Those, too, can help.