Michelle,
Thank you for sharing your story as well. I think the thing that binds us word nerds together is that urge to write. No matter how turbulent the seas of life, hold on to that passion for writing. Remember also, that you are not alone in feeling like this. I think many readers on this website can relate to your experience (I know I can!). Know that I’m pulling for you all the way!

I really needed to hear this today. So thank you again for sharing.

One of the best tools I’ve found for managing time and cutting down the multitasking is something called the Pomodoro technique (an efficiency/productivity technique developed in the 1980s). You can find lots of websites and articles about it online, plus there are some cool apps you can download to your computer, tablet or phone. Basically the idea is you focus your work for short spurts and only do one task until you get that task done. Then you take breaks at prescribed times too, so you can avoid burnout. This technique forces you to focus on one task at a time, which makes it easier to actually complete the tasks and make progress toward your goal. I use a Pomodor-style schedule in my work (making me more efficient and therefore able to squeeze in more writing) plus I also use this technique for actual writing spurts to make the most of my precious writing time.

Also, remember that you are not alone in struggling to find time for writing. A LOT of writers face this exact same challenge. In fact, when I ask writers what their biggest struggle is, they usually answer one of two things: 1) finding time to write, and 2) having the discipline to get down to writing when they do find time. You can do it! Just take it one poem, one phrase, one word at a time.