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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP.
51 mom of 3, so so career, feeling similar to you. Just kind of the opposite-unfulfilled professionally. 
I have a masters in a helping profession, started working, then by the time my 2nd kid was born, stayed home for a while, had a third kid. Went back to work when she turned 5 but in a related, fun but not high powered/not high paying job. Now I am back to my profession (it is a do good kind of position working with children so that is good) but feel like I should be much further along, should be making more $$ etc.

So my kids are great, and I did put in a lot of effort to help them be who they are. They are late teens now and busy, mostly self sufficient for day to day life (get to/from school, can make themselves a meal, babysit, do well in school on their own, etc) and I am left thinking what my purpose is now. They don't need me as much but I don't have a great career to focus on.

I know I shouldn't complain but I look around and see moms with similar age kids with big jobs, prestigious positions, awards, big paychecks etc. and I can't help but think I was lazy or did something wrong.

Next time I get a physical, I think I will ask about depression.

Anyway, OP, life is long, sometimes tough, be kind to yourself. Find what makes you happy and makes you feel like you are doing something good for the world.

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