Guilt Free Zone for Working Moms
A couple of weeks ago, I was in my home office, on a call, late in the evening. In the background, I could hear my daughter protesting bedtime, insisting that only Mommy can sing her good night song. She eventually went along to bed but, the minute she heard the door to my office open, she called out–”Mommy, can you come sing to me?” Of course, I did.
Since then, I’ve been thinking about the guilt that all working moms must deal with on a regular basis. I almost let myself feel down in the dumps about it but I quickly rebounded as I started to think about the benefits to being a working mom.
First, there are the “selfish” advantages. Having a career gives me something that is all mine–something to which I can devote myself for no reason other than the fact that it brings me satisfaction (when almost everything else I do on a daily basis is for someone else’s benefit). In addition, I take great pride in contributing to our family income. There are many things that are made possible by my income and 99% of them are for the benefit of my kids.
Second, there are the benefits to the most important people in my life–my kids. I have the privilege of knowing that in me, they have a role model. As they grow and start to make their own touch choices in life, they will see that it is possible to achieve all of their goals–whatever they may be. Finally, because my husband and I both work, EVERYTHING in our home is the result of a team effort and our kids know that we are both able to meet their needs. (Even though only I have the power to sing them to sleep!)
There are many challenges that come with being a working mom and the accompanying guilt can be overwhelming. But, there is so much to be admired about women who choose to have a family and a career. Thus, anytime the guilt starts to creep in, it’s imperative that we take a minute to reflect on the benefits to all involved and to feel pride in the great sacrifice that we make for our families.
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