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[quote=Anonymous]I know myself better and am much better at advocating for myself and taking time for myself. I've always tried at "self-care" but it wasn't until I became a parent that I really understood that taking care of myself was essential for being able to take care of someone else. And it's true on every level. I have to take care of my stress and anxiety so that I can be emotionally present and make smart choices for my child. But I also have to take care of my health so that I can physically keep up, and because I want to make sure I'm around as long as possible to see my kid grow up and to support her however I can.

I agree with OP that becoming a parent has shifted my feelings about material goods and made me realize what really matters. I still envy others sometimes, but I find that when I compare other people to my own family, I am happy with our choices and where we've wound up. I do sometimes wish we had more financial resources or family resources, but not at the expense of the stuff we think is most important -- time, love, togetherness, lower stress. So becoming a parent has made me feel more confident in my life choices because I can see how well they serve my family.[/quote]

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