This topic is something that I have been wanting to talk about for some time. It can be controversial, so I wanted to make sure that I was properly getting my point across. Are you intrigued yet? Well here goes nothing...
Making the decision to be a Stay At Home Mother (SAHM) or a Working Mom (WM). Let me start off by saying that the purpose of this post is not to show bias to one group or another or to judge anyone. In fact I was more interested in writing this post to express my disappointment. I am disappointed in us women in how we treat one another because of the decision we made. We are supposed to be empowering and providing encouragement to one another instead of knocking each other down. Women have worked too hard for so long to earn the respect of our counterparts, so lets not set us back for nonsense like this. Why are we judging each other when we have no clue about what each other's situations are?
Yes, we are all entitled to our own opinion BUT we should be sensitive to who our audience is. Why? Because it is the right thing to do, dang it! I am sick and tired of being belittled (whether intentional or not) by other people because I didn't follow the path they were able to choose. I am so damn happy you were able to do that, and I am glad it worked out in your favor but your life is NOT my life (Thank GOD!).
We all chose to be either a SAHM or WM based on what we knew was best for our family but like many things in life, there isn't a cookie cutter solution that works for all. The family dynamics of the past have changed and as humans we have to adjust in order to survive in this world. For instance, those of you that don't know me personally or my situation, I have a live-in disabled FIL. This addition to our family made us make many sacrifices (and continuing to do so, unfortunately). As a result, us having a 2-person income was a must, so I had to sacrifice the idea of being a SAHM. Do I regret it? Heck no! I know what I had to do in order to make sure my family would stay afloat. As long as I can help to provide food, clothing and shelter for my family one way or another, I'm golden!
So please, please, please... STOP THE HATE!
In fact, the next time you see a family member or friend who is a SAHM, WM or even a SAHWife, go ahead and give them a great, big hug! OK... don't do that as that can be a bit creepy BUT be sure to show them your appreciation for what they do. Something as little as this can make someone's day a little brighter.
No matter what your job title is, we are all hard working women! We work 24/7 until our children are adults themselves and even then we always get to play Mama. So a big KUDOS to all my beautiful SAHMs and WMs! Keep doing what you're doing! One thing is for sure, a mother's work is NEVER done!
xoxo
*Getting off my soapbox now*
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