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A young woman asked to talk to me a few weeks ago about my decision-making process when it comes to prioritizing being a wife, mother, and professional.
We talked for a while. Ultimately, I told her I reject the notion that I can’t have it all, and I make plans accordingly.
We talked for a while. Ultimately, I told her I reject the notion that I can’t have it all, and I make plans accordingly.
Some days one area gets more attention than another, but I’ll never let anybody tell me what I “can’t” have or do.
Only I can decide that for me, and baby, I’m getting ALL OF IT.
Only I can decide that for me, and baby, I’m getting ALL OF IT.
She asked, “Are there things you wanted to do before you had kids that you gave up when you had them?”
I told her, “No. I simply adjusted my plan to account for the children. I still did and do everything I want/plan. I don’t sacrifice my dreams for children bc I don’t have to.”
I told her, “No. I simply adjusted my plan to account for the children. I still did and do everything I want/plan. I don’t sacrifice my dreams for children bc I don’t have to.”
She asked, “What about your husband?”
I said, “What about him? If he didn’t get it and wasn’t supportive, I wouldn’t be married to him. I let him go first professionally. He’s making good on reciprocating for me right now.”
I said, “What about him? If he didn’t get it and wasn’t supportive, I wouldn’t be married to him. I let him go first professionally. He’s making good on reciprocating for me right now.”
I made my expectations known from the beginning. I learned what happens when you give up everything for children and/or spouse from watching other women. I said it wouldn’t be me, and I meant that shit. I took their words and warnings to heart.
