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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The women who criticize are probably projecting some jealousy. I'm a working mom with no time for myself - it's work, kids, and running a house.  I used to think less of women who stayed home when I was young and didn't have kids yet, because my parents had a super traditional marriage, and my mom had no power or access to money.  I no longer think that life with kids is chaos and whatever you can do to mitigate the chaos that is good for you, your marriage, and your kids is the right choice for you.  And again, anyone criticizing is probably projecting. [/quote]

100%. I have always been a strong feminist. It was so important to me that I could independently finance our household if needed (and DH could as well). Worked my ass off. Two kids, busy husband, total chaos. I recently lost my job. After the initial sadness, I am surprisingly content. Our house is so much more peaceful. US society is generally not set up for two people working (not enough time) or one person working (not enough money). It’s really sad. Ignore your relatives. Do whatever works for your family. [/quote]
This was my exact experience after circumstances had me SAH. Our life was SO CALM and orderly. The thing is, you have to be the right type of person who is married to the right type of husband to make this work. I think some women know their limitations, or accept their husband’s wouldn’t be supportive, but that DOES NOT give them the right to judge someone else. [/quote]

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