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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No. [b]I don't need his money as I have my own.[/b] Proud to own my choice- just like I hope WOH moms are. There seems to be a lot of disdain for SAH moms here - and lots of people who want to paint the choice to SAH as "lesser than". I don't care, so yes, im proud of my decision to do what we feel is best for our (and only our) family.

I certainly would hope that you don't tell women who wish they could SAH but can't that they "picked the wrong husband". So cringeworthy.[/quote]

You post a lot in these threads. I think I recognize your story and your posting style. I think it's great you have a good situation, but can't you see how unusual your situation is? This is a thread in Money & Finance; presumably OP is worried about that. It is unusual to be a SAHM who is financially independent on her own. Why do you think posting repeatedly about your rare situation is helpful to OP, who is probably worried about her own finances and probably doesn't have her own trust fund? I am glad you have a great set-up for your family, but try to have some empathy for somebody who is worrying and possibly struggling.

OP, the anti-SAHM, anti-WOHM vitriol in these threads is ridiculous. Nearly all women are just trying to get through the day and do their best and that's going to vary per family. Some women won't regret SAH, some will. Some breadwinner partners will regret having a SAHP, some won't. If you are stressed about money, SAH will be harder. But so will WOH. I stayed home when my kids were younger and I don't regret it at all, but I had a straightforward path back that I took at the right time. It's not an easy decision and there are pros and cons across the board. The only thing I can say to put your mind at ease is that my kids are a lot older now and I don't see much difference in the kids from various family structures. It will be okay once you decide on your path and if you find it's not, you can change course. [/quote]

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