So much of this resonates. I was a SAHM for 20 years, convinced that staying married and staying at home was The Way to live and to raise my kids. Those beliefs kept me stuck and "working" on my marriage for years, if not decades. Like you, there were good times and a good life; but so much was missing -for me, anyway. 5 years post separation; divorce pending. Thank you for sharing this-it helps me feel less alone in my story.
This resonates so much with me. Thank you for sharing. It feels like mothering has taken on a role of having to be responsible for the whole life of another human being. And if we are all here to have an experience then the best we can do is protect them until they can protect themselves, but get out of the way and let them grow.
So much of this resonates. I was a SAHM for 20 years, convinced that staying married and staying at home was The Way to live and to raise my kids. Those beliefs kept me stuck and "working" on my marriage for years, if not decades. Like you, there were good times and a good life; but so much was missing -for me, anyway. 5 years post separation; divorce pending. Thank you for sharing this-it helps me feel less alone in my story.
I'm so glad it made you feel less alone - that is the greatest compliment. I'm looking forward to following your story!
😊Thank you!
This resonates so much with me. Thank you for sharing. It feels like mothering has taken on a role of having to be responsible for the whole life of another human being. And if we are all here to have an experience then the best we can do is protect them until they can protect themselves, but get out of the way and let them grow.
Thanks, Jill. You're so right on this one. Get out of the way and let them grow! ❤️