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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks guys, I know you’re all right! I only work part time and don’t make much - so theoretically her post should make me feel validated!- but it just annoyed me instead. Like she’s saying basically “yes you SHOULD step back and spend more time with your kids- it will all work out, see my awesome life? It worked out!” Sort of similar to someone saying “just get more sleep each night and you’ll feel better!” to a bunch of people who work 12 hour night shifts. Like yeah thanks no kidding- being rich AND not having to work really IS better![/quote]

NP.  I was that SAHM mom who had the flexibility to be there for all manner of kid stuff (although not freaking oblivious and posting stupid platitudes on social media) and then my high earner spouse dumped me and I had to pivot quickly and get myself back to work and now I am a broke, frazzled mess and the previously outsourced stuff – like cleaners and mowers – is long gone so I sure am glad I never patted myself on the back for having an awesome life.  Sometimes everything doesn't work out.  I'm sure such a thing will never happen to her, though, because it's never the people who need a swift kick that actually get one.  [/quote]

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