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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I say good for you.  Any vitriol comes from women who so clearly wish they had the option.  Otherwise, why would they try to be so mean?  Once a bully, always a bully.  Alas, bullies tend to die alone.  So be it.  Enjoy your years at home :) [/quote]

This is a laughable generalization.

First of all, some of us do have choices. I SAH for two years and almost blew my brains out.  This was NOT by choice but b/c of necessity, as I had a sick parent to care for.  I returned to work and have loved every minute.

As far as emotional support, I give it and receive it.  I have a supportive husband, a fantastic nanny, and a great mother who fills in when needed.  For that I am grateful.

I do get the "bitter" comments, however, as it does become tiring hearing the same trite statements:  "I just don't know HOW you do it!"  "Was it hard leaving your babies when they were young?"  "How long have you known your nanny?"  The list could go on and on.

I have a great network that unfortunately includes one SAHM who probably "works" more hours than I do as a volunteer at her daughter's Title One school!

So I AM quite content.  So don't refer to us all as bullies.  Some of us have reasons for being bitter that may not stem from HAVING to work - but from perceptions others have of us BECAUSE we work.[/quote]

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