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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't really think about it as a concept?

I know a few SAHMs who are the [b]"I'm so busy I'm so busy listen to ALL THE THINGS I have to do!" type[/b] which is kind of in insufferable when it's a huge part of their personality. Not that I am judging, but it's an odd schtick and hard to be on the receiving end of because I never know how to respond. Am I supposed to share my work tasks? List my mom tasks? Tell them they are the #1 busiest? Steer the conversation to something else? When I used to SAH I did not do this, largely because I felt self-conscious.

I feel lucky to have a flexible yet fulfilling career that I am good at and recognized for, but it's not my whole personality and a career isn't necessary to be a whole person. People should be free to do what they want, but I do think it's healthy for their identities to expand beyond the boundaries of WOH or SAH.[/quote]
I feel like this stems from insecurity, perhaps theyve been judged as lazy before and now make such a big fluff about how much they actually do. [/quote]

I disagree because I know plenty of SAHM *and* WOHM moms that do this.  I think some women bond over venting about the busyness of their lives, while recognizing that whether it’s their kids or their career, they wouldn’t change a thing.  A SAHM going on and on about the chaos of travel soccer isn’t looking for you to feel bad for her, it’s more like an invitation for you to respond “ugh I totally get it!  I am closing on two real estate deals tomorrow and the clients are being so difficult…let’s go grab a cocktail and forget about it all for an hour.”  [/quote]

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