Can I get a writing retreat? My hardest struggle at this point in the PhD is having to constantly drop the writing for other life essentials like taking care of the kids, chores, etc. I remember a mentor telling me early on how she spent days and nights at the library and I knew I could never do that. I know its also good for my mental health and I took breaks before but for this last stretch I feel the time to work uninterrupted would be a blessing. academicthreads