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[quote=Anonymous]I haven't read most of the replies, but I relate somewhat, including the part about feeling awkward about attending college reunions. I don't regret the decisions we made. I stopped working when my third was born. I worked more hours than my husband but he made a lot more money, plus one of our kids had some serious medical issues - it made sense for one of us to stop working and for that person to be me. Fast forward... I actually volunteer a lot of hours and am fulfilled by that and very grateful that we are well off enough that we could make the best decision for our particular situation. But when someone says , "So, what do you do?" I sometimes freeze and can't think of a single thing to say. It's like my identity is still wrapped up in a career that I left. Anyway, again, I know this was the best decision for our circumstance but, since I would not choose it in a different circumstance, I don't look back on it with great satisfaction.

All that said, I don't talk about this ever or even think about it much. It feels like a first world problem. I'd love to talk to someone in the same position but no one I went to college or grad school or even high school with is a stay-at-home mom. [/quote]

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