Hey there, Sylvia! Your story is very compelling and looks at all angles. But that’s the flaw. Perhaps you should just stop overanalysing it and enjoy it. You don’t need to explain to the world your choices unless you really need an explanation for yourself. When it doesn’t feel right anymore (the SAHM) then you can have a talk with your caring husband and you’ll resume your professional life. Life is (should be) that simple.

But this story (and it’s not your first one on the topic) reads to me like a plea. Like you are doing a pro/con list to convince yourself about your choice. Baby, it’s a good choice. It’s the best for you at this moment. I know it’s scary as shit but it’s your choice and you should own it.

Don’t be afraid of the future. If you ever want to resume professional life because SAHM doesn’t feel good anymore (and you have the right to feel that) you’ll still have the brains and the attitude for it. Intelligence doesn’t ware off and you present like a damn intelligent one, Sylvia.

The struggle between motherhood and feminism is real and I’m with you on this. But just get out of your head for a second and enjoy your choices. You deserve it!

Love, 🍇