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[quote=Anonymous]Guilt? Guilt shouldn't be part of this. The family will adjust. It won't be the same, but that doesn't mean it won't be ok (this coming from a SAHM for all of my kid's lives ... but my parents and my growing-up sound more like what you describe)

Your kids will be proud of you for your important role at work. It's not that career success is perceived as more important than being at home, it's just different. You need to give it way longer than 3 months. I think two years. Since you sought this job, there was a reason.

Guard against this ~ too often the mind uses "but I feel guilty" to draw sympathy. Own your decisions. You don't get brownie points for feeling guilty - because then you actually increase the burden on others, especially your family - because now, they also, have to nurture you and reassure you. Don't do that. You're taking-up too much oxygen in the room, far more than your share.

Your kids will be proud of you for your important role at work. It's not that career success is perceived as more important than being at home, it's just different. [/quote]

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